December 2001

Where Did Jesus Get His Doctrine?

Tom: We are continuing with our travels through the gospel of John and again, we have selected this to take—really a lot of time on, Dave, we’ve been on this for months because it is the one place in the scriptures that the gospel of salvation appears over and over...Read more

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What Is Our Top Concern About Today's Church?

In this regular feature, Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here’s this week’s question: “Dear Tom and Dave, I know you guys deal with a lot of issues and have for many years as I have read and followed your ministry, but...Read more

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The Bible is a Dangerous Book!

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from the Winnipeg Free Press , August 2001, with a headline: “Applied Literally, Bible is Dangerous Book,” article by Karen Tool. “My roots with this book we name Bible are, I think,...Read more

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Should We Be Celebrating 'Good Thursday?'

Tom: You’re listening to Search the Scriptures Daily , a program in which we encourage everyone who desires to know God’s truth to look to God’s Word for all that is essential for salvation and living one’s life in a way that is pleasing to him. Today in this segment,...Read more

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Does the World Hate Jesus?

Tom: In this part of the program we’ve been going through, line by line, verse by verse, the Gospel of John. And our heart here is to read and try to better understand what God’s Word says. And, we have been encouraging people week after week to read the Bible,...Read more

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Is the Apostle's Creed Something We Really Need?

In this regular feature Dave and Tom address questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here is this week’s question: “Dear Dave and T. A., I recently read an article by D. James Kennedy entitled, ‘Reasons to Believe in the Holy Catholic Church.’ In the article he explained...Read more

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Islamic Women Athletes

A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from the Associated Press, October 2001, with a headline: “Islamic Women Games Open in Iran,” dateline, Tehran. The Third Muslim Women Games, which draws female athletes from twenty-seven countries opened Wednesday with...Read more

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Is Your Faith As A Grain of Mustard Seed?

Tom: Thanks, Gary. You’re listening to Search the Scriptures Daily , a program in which we encourage everyone who desires to know God’s truth to look to God’s Word for all that is essential for salvation and living one’s life in a way that is pleasing to Him. Our topic...Read more

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Is the New Testament Anti-Semitic?

Tom: This segment is called “Understanding the Scriptures,” and we’re continuing with the Gospel of John, and in particular we’re looking at salvation verses from the Gospel of John. Dave, we’re beginning with chapter 7. I know a lot of people thought, are they ever going to get there? Dave:...Read more

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Should Christians Object to Harry Potter?

In this regular feature Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here’s this week’s question: “Dear Dave and Tom: I have a specific concern about the Harry Potter books and movie. They seem to be a battleground for the church. While there’s a...Read more

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