December 2006

The Day Christ Was Born (original)

December 1, 2006

We are not referring to December 25. That may or may not be when Christ was born. There are conflicting theories: 1) that December 25 was set by Christians to counter the Roman Saturnalia celebration each December 17-23, which “led to widespread drinking and debauchery, so that among Christians...‘saturnalia’ came...Read more

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December 2006 PDF Newsletter

December 1, 2006

This is the pdf version of the December 2006 The Berean Call .Read more

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Question: A friend belongs to the United Pentecostal Church and believes in "Jesus only," rejecting the Trinity. Isn't that blasphemy [of the Holy Spirit]? Could United Pentecostals be Christians? How could they even believe in the true God?

December 1, 2006

Question: A friend belongs to the United Pentecostal Church and believes in "Jesus only," rejecting the Trinity. Jesus says that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. These people don't believe in the Holy Spirit at all. Isn't that blasphemy? Could United Pentecostals be Christians? How could they...Read more

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Question: [Re Proverbs 1:20-30]: How does wisdom "cry aloud" in everyone's ears and finally mock those who won't listen? How can all mankind hear her voice and be held accountable for not heeding her counsel?

December 1, 2006

Question : Solomon declared: "Wisdom crieth without....Turn you at my reproof:...Because...ye have set at nought all my counsel...I will mock when your fear cometh...and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind....Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer..." ( Proverbs:1:20-30 [20] Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice...Read more

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"I Know..."

December 1, 2006

I know your...tribulation, and poverty. - Revelation:2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. See All... Seven times in His letters to the churches...Read more

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TBC Notes - Here, or in the air!

December 1, 2006

Here, or in the air! We thank the Lord for His blessing mightily our first TBC conference here in Bend, Oregon. We had to limit the size, since the new convention center we had originally booked was not ready for occupancy. Nevertheless, the 450-plus attendees didn't mind being squeezed into...Read more

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Letters

December 1, 2006

Mr McMahon, Why are you two so reluctant to call a spade a spade when it comes to Rick Warren ? His misuse of the Word proves he and his movement are leading many away from the truth. RW (CA) Dear TBC, A friend briefly looked over my May issue...Read more

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News Alert

December 1, 2006

The People, UK , 11/12/06 [Excerpts]: Under an astonishing loophole in British law, Muslims who settle here with up to four wives are entitled to a raft of benefits. If the wives married in a country where polygamy is legal, they can all hit the UK taxpayer for jobseeker's allowance,...Read more

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Question: Was Israel's response to Hizballah "disproportionate," as the critics say?

December 1, 2006

Question : Was Israel 's response to Hizballah "disproportionate," as the critics say? Response : This issue already seems to be ancient history, which shows how fast time passes and how quickly one forgets. Let me ask you a question: "What should the United States do if Canadians or Mexicans...Read more

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Question: Why should Christians care about the Middle East in general, and specifically about Israel?

December 1, 2006

Question: Why should Christians care about the Middle East in general, and specifically about Israel ? Response: As stated above, this is the key issue upon which the future of earth and heaven—indeed, the entire universe—depends. God has tied His name and integrity to Israel . He is called the...Read more

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