February 2004

Did Jesus Come to Save Us, Condemn Us, Or Help Us?

11/17/2012

Tom: We’re continuing with the gospel. We’re in the Gospel of John 17. And, Dave, from time to time we encourage our listeners, and I think it’s probably that time again, if you have not read the Scriptures—and the program is called Search the Scriptures Daily , that’s our exhortation...Read more

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Did "The Seduction of Christianity" Change Any Minds?

11/17/2012

Now, Contending for the Faith. 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 read The Seduction of Christianity for the second time recently. I read it the first time about...Read more

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Arab Americans Flex Political Muscle

11/17/2012

Now Religion in the News—a report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is a composite of excerpts from The Jerusalem Times , an independent Palestinian weekly, January 15, 2004, with the headline, “Arab Americans Enter the 2004 Election Prepared—Arab Americans entered...Read more

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Will the Roman Empire Be Revived?

11/17/2012

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. In this...Read more

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Who’s in control?

February 26, 2004

Unfortunately, Christians who have tasted genuine miracles often succumb to the tempation to be able to control the occurrence and increase of God’s power through methods, principles, and laws. Perhaps many are not aware that they have thereby denied the true miraculous and have locked God in a box where...Read more

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Sow what?

February 26, 2004

Sow the Word of God, and everyone who listens will get to God. If you sow vows, resolutions, aspirations, emotions, you will reap nothing but exhaustion, “...and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it” ( Leviticus:26:16 I also will do this unto you; I...Read more

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Heresy is better than Schism?

February 26, 2004

"If you must make a choice between heresy and schism, always choose heresy. For as a heretic, you are only guilty of a wrong opinion. As a schismatic, you have torn and divided the body of Christ. Choose heresy every time." said the Rt. Rev. Peter J. Lee to 500...Read more

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Other Sources

February 26, 2004

Some wonder if the stories of the Bible have been verified by secular sources. Consider the following observances of Dr. Paul Meier, professor of Ancient History and chaplain at Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI: The existence of Nazareth in Jesus’ day had been doubted by critics—until its name showed up in...Read more

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The Wall 1

February 26, 2004

Oslo is a four-letter word for suicide. The Oslo “peace” is a “peace” that kills. The “peace” between Israel and the PLO that was birthed in Norway was conceived in sin and brought forth in iniquity. The Oslo Accords were the product of “fools” whose world views do not rise...Read more

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Why Didn't Jesus Bring Peace to Israel?

11/10/2012

Tom: We’re continuing with the gospel. We are in the Gospel of John. If you’ve followed the program for sometime you know we’ve been in the Gospel of John for some time, but I think it’s a good trip, Dave. Dave: Quite a few years. Tom: Quite a few years...Read more

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