May 2021

In Defense of the Faith

May 1, 2021

Question: There are thousands of religions in the world, each one answering to the needs of a particular culture or individual. To insist that only one (as Christians do) is right and all others wrong is, in my opinion, so narrow-minded and dogmatic as to be unbelievable. Religious exclusivism does...Read more

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NewsWatch

May 1, 2021

Pope Francis Replaces Jesus with Mary ReformationCharlotte.org, 3/25/21, “Pope Francis Replaces Jesus with Mary, Says She Is the ‘Bridge to God’” [Excerpts]: When the Reformers held that the pope of Rome was the anti-Christ, it is becoming increasingly evident that they were right. The office of the pope, according to...Read more

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TBC Notes

May 1, 2021

Is Your Witness a Secret? Many people are of the mindset that there are two things they avoid talking about: politics and religion. I’m personally in favor these days of not discussing politics. I vote and act responsibly regarding my dual citizenship: the US and Heaven. Regarding the former, talking...Read more

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Quotable

May 1, 2021

Second Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” You are not a new and improved version of the old you; you are a new creature in God! God is not an...Read more

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Letters

May 1, 2021

Dear Berean Call Staff, Once again, thank you for another inspiring newsletter. Praise God Almighty for your wonderful ministry—upholding the truth of His precious Word who, in fact, as the divine one-and-only Son of God, became flesh and dwelt among us. Please continue the standard you have been declaring! Every...Read more

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Question: Why did Moses put a brass serpent on the pole?

May 1, 2021

Question: J. C. Ryle once said that sound theological teaching includes “lifting up the Brazen Serpent.” What does that mean? I have always wondered why God would have Moses put a serpent (surely the symbol of Satan) on a pole for the children of Israel to look upon in order...Read more

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Question: Do you have to be a scholar to to teach the Bible?

May 1, 2021

Question: My church seems to believe that one must be a “scholar” or a “theologian” to be a pastor or a credible Christian author or Bible teacher. It even seems to be implied that those without such degrees are not competent to question what those holding theological and even psychological...Read more

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Question: Does the parable of the seed and the sower teach eternal security?

May 1, 2021

Question: I’ve read your Q&A on eternal security , but I’m still left with this nagging question: Can an individual who made a confession of faith in Christ come to a place where he ceases to believe? Don’t we have examples of this in the parable of the sower and...Read more

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TBC’s Mission: Damage Control

May 1, 2021

Originally published June 1, 2016 Within the last six months, I have visited a number of countries and had the privilege of working with missionaries and ministering among their fellowships. I am continually in awe of what Bible-believing missionaries do, as well as what they have accomplished by God’s grace...Read more

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Nuggets from Occult Invasion

May 1, 2021

Any mother or father knows that no child has to be taught to be selfish or envious or unkind. These natural traits manifest themselves before the child is out of diapers and long before society has had any influence upon him. The restraint of discipline in the home (little known...Read more

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