October 2008

Defending God's Sheep

October 31, 2008

When God's sheep are in danger, the shepherd must not gaze at the stars and meditate on "inspirational" themes. He is morally obliged to grab his weapon and run to their defense. A.W. TozerRead more

TBC Today

Christianity Today and Richard Foster

October 30, 2008

Christianity Today and Richard Foster In "A Life Formed in the Spirit," [ http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/september/26.41.html ] Christianity Today is once again celebrating Richard Foster's "legacy" -- which is one, unfortunately, of great heresy. Failing to test the spirits, Foster followed his Quaker training in silence and meditation to reach an altered...Read more

TBC Today

Religious Left Voter Guides

October 29, 2008

Religious Left Voter Guides [Excerpts] Allegedly manipulative conservative religious voter guides often get lots of media play. But Religious Left groups publish their own guidance, although for a much smaller potential constituency. The 1.2 million member United Church of Christ (UCC), whose elites are probably the most left-leaning of all...Read more

TBC Today

Islamic Myths About Jerusalem

October 28, 2008

The myth of al-Aqsa [Excerpts] When the Prophet Muhammad established Islam , he introduced a minimum of innovations. He employed the hallowed personages, historic legends and sacred sites of Judaism and Christianity, and even paganism, by Islamizing them. Thus, according to Islam , Abraham was the first Muslim and Jesus...Read more

TBC Today

To Save the Lost

October 27, 2008

Christ's call is to save the lost, not the stiff-necked; He came not to call scoffers but sinners to repentance; not to build and furnish comfortable chapels, churches, and cathedrals at home in which to rock Christian professors to sleep by means of clever essays, stereotyped prayers, and artistic musical...Read more

TBC Today

Occult Invasion (revisit) Part Seven-What's Wrong With Spirit Communication?

Occult Invasion What about Native and Nature Religions? (0649a) from (4308a) Tom: Thanks, Gary. The topic for today is "Native, Indigenous, and Nature Religion," from chapter 8 of Dave Hunt’s book, Occult Invasion : The Subtle Seduction of the World and Church . Dave, now we have mentioned in past...Read more

cover article

Shamanism For Ol' Shep

RELIGION IN THE NEWS A report and comment on religious trends and events being covered by the media. This item is from Dog Fancy Magazine under the headline, “Coyote Medicine into the Spirit World,” by Lisa Hanks. Shamans have been dispensing guidance, healing and wisdom gleaned from the spirit world...Read more

religion in the news

Was Jesus A Teenage Guru?

In this regular feature, Dave and Tom respond to questions from listeners and readers of The Berean Call. Here is this week’s question, “The gospels are silent about the approximately eighteen years between the last time we hear of Jesus in the temple as a boy in Luke:2:41-52 [41] Now...Read more

contending for the faith

The Doctrine of Salvation In The Book Of Isaiah

Tom: The topic that we have been looking at for a number of weeks, and we’re going to continue to look at because it is so foundational to the faith and that’s the Doctrine of Salvation . Last week we started to look at the book of Isaiah, particularly chapter...Read more

understanding the scriptures

Lakeland Revival Dies

October 24, 2008

Lakeland Revival Officially Ends After a major scandal and dwindling crowds, the Lakeland Outpouring concluded [October 12, 2008]. The Lakeland Outpouring’s final meeting was held at Ignited Church—six months after Canadian evangelist Todd Bentley launched daily meetings in the small Lakeland, Fla., community and left without warning Aug. 11 in...Read more

TBC Today