June 2004

Why Did the Soldiers Pierce Jesus' Side?

03/16/2013

Tom: We’re continuing with the gospel. We’re in the Gospel of John. We’re in John:19:34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. See All... , “But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith...Read more

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How Could David Be a Man after God's Own Heart?

03/16/2013

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, How can the Bible be believed when it says that King David was a man after God’s heart?...Read more

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The Hindus and Our Lady of Fatima

03/16/2013

Now, Religion in the News, a report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from the Portugal News , May 22, 2004, with the headline, “Hindus Worship at Fatima—Arriving in Fatima, the pilgrims made their way to the Chapel of the...Read more

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Could Aliens Be a Part of God's Plan?

03/16/2013

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. We’re currently...Read more

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Why Didn't the Roman Soldiers Break Jesus' Legs?

03/09/2013

Tom: We’re continuing with the gospel. We’re in the Gospel of John; we’re in John:19:31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might...Read more

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Are Dave and Tom Just Too Judgmental?

03/09/2013

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 T.A.: Don’t you guys realize that you are trashing many good brothers in the Lord by your attacks on...Read more

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Mr. Spock's Feminine Judaism

03/09/2013

Now, Religion in the News, a report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This week’s item is from the Associated Press, May 11, 2004, with the headline, “Mr. Spock’s Feminine Judaism [Dateline: North Hampton, MA]—The women appear aglow, black and white images bathed in...Read more

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Is Jesus the 12th Imam?

03/09/2013

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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Mennonite mysticism

June 18, 2004

Excerpts from “Labyrinths - A new and ancient way to pray” The Mennonite 6/1/2004 Marlene Kropf, who teaches Christian spirituality and serves as spiritual director at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Ind., is probably responsible for introducing more Mennonites to [ Catholic mystical prayer] labyrinths than any one person...Read more

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Joseph the Magician

June 18, 2004

Joseph Smith, Jr., the acknowledged founder of Mormonism , engaged in many unbiblical practices, something many Mormon apologists would deny. Mormon historian D. Michael Quinn’s 1987 book, “ Early Mormonism and the Magic World View ,” convincingly demonstrated that Smith’s involvement with the occult was undeniable. Quinn is now a...Read more

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