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Christianity and World Religions

The eastern mystic religions are growing in popularity. But are all religions created equal?

Jeremiah and Lamentations

A popular-level commentary of the two prophetic books penned by Jeremiah

So Help Me God

In the opening moments of the senate impeachment trial of President William Jefferson Clinton, ninety-six-year-old Strom Thurman asked the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court to place his hand on the Bible, and swear, before Almighty God, that he would execute faithfully his duties as judge in the legal business in progress.

Are Infants by Nature Children of Wrath?

Does the Bible say that little babies are by nature born in sin?

Disney: The Mouse Betrayed

Disney power-brokers deny "official dealings" with members of the "gay" community, but the evidence is overwhelming.

The Bible and Self-Esteem

Does the Bible contain the secret to a health self-image?

Prince of Egypt -- The Movie

In mid-December the movie, _Prince of Egypt_, opened in theaters across the country. Because it differs so widely from the usual movie fare of sex and violence, this production is receiving high acclaim--even from religious figures like Billy Graham, James Dobson, Robert Schuller, and others.

Contend Earnestly for the Faith

What does "contending for the faith" mean?

Babylon: A Test Case in Prophecy--Part 2

Part two of a two-part series examining the ancient city of Babylon and its role in Bible prophecy

Help My Unbelief!

Once we cease struggling with our faith, and let it slide, we are headed down a slippery slope that may lead to eternal ruin. What a horrible thought to contemplate. Lord, I believe; but help me in my times of unbelief!

O Absalom -- My Son, My Son!

The tragic story of King David's infamous son, Absalom, conveys many valuable lessons.

The Current Perversion of John 8:1-11

"He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone." If there is one verse most folks have memorized, it is this one. But what does it really mean?

Principles of Bible Prophecy

The study of prophecy is one of the truly challenging, yet rewarding, areas of biblical investigation. It is also a theme that is grossly abused. In this article, we propose to examine some of the principles governing Bible prophecy.

Are Vegetarians Holier than Thou?

In recent years we have heard more and more about the so-called "animal rights" movement. This is but one of the by-products of the evolutionary philosophy which suggests that all of earth's biological creatures share a common heritage.

Babylon: A Test Case in Prophecy--Part 1

Part one of a two-part series examining the ancient city of Babylon and its role in Bible prophecy

The Folly of Following Polls

We have become a nation driven by polls. Polls are taken to determine practically everything--from what sort of food Americans prefer, to whether or not the president should be impeached.

The Holy Scriptures--Indestructible

The Bible has survived the vicious attacks throughout its existence and continues to be the best-selling publication in the world.

False Ideas About the Holy Spirit

False teachers do exist (2 Peter 2:1), and the ideas they advocate are dangerous. In this study, we will direct attention to some false teachings relative to the Holy Spirit.

God and the Nation of Israel

What role does the nation of Israel play -- past and present -- in the plan of God? Does their illustrious past have any relevance today or in the future?

Sincere but Wrong--Dead Wrong

John Wayne "Punkin" Brown Jr. was a preacher for a Pentecostal-type church. He's now dead. He still would be alive but for the fact that he believed false doctrine.