April 2008

Transformed by People

April 30, 2008

Religion today is not transforming people; rather it is being transformed by the people. It is not raising the moral level of society; it is descending to society's own level, and congratulating itself that it has scored a victory because society is smilingly accepting its surrender. --A. W. Tozer (1897-1963)Read more

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Darwin's Beaks

April 29, 2008

When Darwin went to the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, he noticed that island finches had developed a variety of beak sizes, and he speculated on how that happened. His observations influenced his later development of evolutionary theory, including the teaching that one animal evolves into another. In...Read more

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New Age Adam

April 28, 2008

[TBC: Neale Donald Walsch, like many false teachers, is not fearful of putting words in God’s mouth, even if it is necessary to trample the Scriptures. His thoughts concerning the sin of Adam and Eve have a parallel to Mormon teaching.] Condemn Adam and Eve? "For centuries people have been...Read more

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Who Was John The Baptist?

In this, our Understanding the Scriptures segment, we are in the gospel of Matthew, Matthew:3:1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, See All... , Dave. We mentioned last week that we’re going to talk a little bit about John the Baptist. “In those...Read more

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What Is The Atheist's Wager?

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, You have made a reference to Pascal’s Wager suggesting that it is a better gamble to believe in God and live by his rules,...Read more

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The Graphic Bible

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 New York Times, February 10, 2008, with a headline: The Bible As a Graphic Novel With A Samurai Stranger Called Christ. The following are excerpts: Ajinbayo...Read more

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Seeking & Finding God-Part 3...Is Man Eternal?

Tom and Dave continue their series of programs based on Dave’s book, Seeking and Finding God . This week we address the question, “Is Man Eternal?” Along with Dave Hunt, here’s T. A. McMahon. Tom: Thanks, Gary. You’re listening to Search the Scriptures Daily, a program in which we encourage...Read more

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Dave Hunt Addresses the 'Fire of Hell' Controversy

April 25, 2008

My April article has evoked an amazing response. A number of our readers and supporters are suggesting that I do not believe in a real hell with real fire because I say the fire is not physical. Surely "physical" cannot be the only criterion of "real," or one would likewise...Read more

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Open Theology Meeting

April 25, 2008

Open Theologians and Scientists Converge on Azusa Pacific University [Excerpts] Some of the world's most respected scientists and theologians will come together for the opportunity to create a new direction of research in science -and-religion at the Open and Relational Theology Seminar. Events will be held Thursday, April 10 through...Read more

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Clinton Promises to Expand Homosexual Rights

April 24, 2008

Clinton promises to expand homosexual rights [Excerpts] Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said she would defend and expand homosexual rights as president. Clinton said states such as New Jersey and Massachusetts are extending rights to homosexual couples "and the federal government should recognize that and should extend the same access...Read more

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