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 PDF The Bible: Has It Been Translated Correctly?
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
How do you tell a “good” translation from a “bad” translation? How sure can we be that the Bible we have today is a good representation of what the original writers said? Dr. Geisler answers these questions and more.
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 PDF The Bible: How Should We Interpret It?
AUTHORS:  Geisler, Dr. Norman
It’s one thing to have an accurate translation, but why is there so much disagreement over what the Bible says? Dr. Geisler gives principles you should use to determine what the Bible means by what it says.
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 PDF The Bible—The Most Unique Book in the World - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The Bible is not the product of human invention, nor does it contain a mixture of truth and error. It does not require “enlightenment” to understand it properly. Nor is the Bible an incomplete revelation of God. All those are things the Bible is not. Over the next few months the authors will give seven points that are necessary for understanding what the Bible IS!
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 PDF The Bible—The Most Unique Book in the World - Part 2 (Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon)
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
This month: What does the Bible say about itself? What did Jesus say about the Bible? What did the Apostles say about the Bible? What does God’s character say about the Bible?
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 PDF The Bible—The Most Unique Book in the World - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
We are looking at characteristics that reveal the nature of the Bible. This time, ways in which the Bible is unique, how to interpret the Bible, and what Jesus thought of the Bible.
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 PDF The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Christians and skeptics have different views concerning the credibility of the Gospels and the rest of the New Testament. If the New Testament accounts of Jesus’ words are not accurate, how can we know what He really taught? Can we know, beyond a doubt, that we can trust the New Testament? The authors say a resounding yes. Furthermore, they say, you don’t just have to take their word for it.
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 PDF The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
How does the evidence for the New Testament documents stack up against evidence for other ancient writings? Is there consistency of message within the New Testament documents? If so, what does that show? The authors explain this month.
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 PDF The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Can we know the text of the New Testament is reliable? This month the author’s give five more ways to test the data: the external evidence test; corroboration from non-Christian sources; corroboration from archeology; corroboration from enemies’ silence; and corroboration from eyewitnesses.
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 PDF The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text - Part 4
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon present the final three facts that clearly indicate that the New Testament is reliable: the dates of authorship; corroboration from critical methods; and confirmation from legal testimony and skeptics.
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 PDF The Issues Surrounding Gender Sensitive Translations: Do Gender Sensitive Translations Distort Scripture? Not Necessarily
AUTHORS:  Bock, Dr. Darrell
Dr. Bock says, “I hope to help Bible readers sort through the recent controversies tied to the discussion of gender issues in Bible translations. This discussion is not intended as an endorsement of any version. Rather it serves as an explanation of the issues tied to these recent controversies. The goal is that the reader appreciate the issues involved in producing such a translation.”
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 PDF Questions About Jesus’ Birth
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Each year critics raise questions about the biblical story of Jesus’ birth. Mrs. Claire Pfann is an expert on Jewish culture and birth practices during the time Jesus was born. Dr. Ankerberg asked her to respond to some of the objections that have been raised.
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 PDF Death and the Afterlife: Eternity Decided in Time - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
In contrast to the teaching of some cults, death is not merely an illusion or an inevitable door to heaven, and heaven is not merely a positive experience in life. So what is death, and how can one be sure he or she will go to heaven upon their death?
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 PDF Death and the Afterlife: Eternity Decided in Time - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
What will hell be like? Why is it not unjust for God to allow people to go to hell?
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 PDF Divorce and Remarriage
AUTHORS:  Westcott, Dr. Robert
Bible teacher Robert Westcott examines the Scriptural teaching regarding divorce and remarriage. He explains the principles about divorce found in Romans 7, Deuteronomy 24, Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7.
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 PDF Why is Grace So Amazing?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Grace is an important element in the salvation picture. Dr. Erwin Lutzer explains some of the unique characteristics of God’s marvelous, amazing grace.
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 PDF Why Is It Important to Be Sure Where You Will Spend Eternity?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
(With Dr. Erwin Lutzer) Most Christians would agree that the matter of where you will spend eternity is important. Even many non-Christians wonder about the afterlife, or if there is one. This month Drs. Ankerberg and Lutzer begin an examination of the question of eternal security—can one KNOW FOR SURE where he or she will spend eternity?
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 PDF To Pledge or Not To Pledge....
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Do you think our Founding Fathers believed in God and founded Americas as a Christian nation? The Supreme Court answered this question in 1892 and cited fifty historical examples to prove America was indeed a Christian nation. This article presents just a few....
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 PDF God/The Trinity
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The living God is not some unknowable, impersonal divine essence. Nor does “He” or “It” or “She” manifest through our alleged “higher consciousness.” Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon give a very brief overview of what the Bible teaches about the nature of God and the Trinity.
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 PDF The Personality and Deity of the Holy Spirit
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The most over-looked and perhaps misunderstood member of the Christian Trinity is the subject of this study by Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon.
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
With the Bible coming under increasing attack in the media, movies and even in the Church, this month we begin a lengthy series on the topic of inerrancy. This time: why is the topic important?
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
In part 2, what about those who accept only a limited inerrancy? What problems does this cause? How difficult is it for them to maintain such a position when confronted with the evidence?
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
What is “inerrancy”? What is included, and what is not included in the doctrine?
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy: The Evidence - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
What does the nature of God tell us about what we should expect from any book that purports to be His word?
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy: The Evidence - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
What does the Bible itself teach about its inerrancy? In this article you will read that the Old Testament teaches inerrancy; the New Testament teaches inerrancy; and Jesus Himself vouched for the inerrancy of the Bible!
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy: The Evidence - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Did Jesus ever express any doubts about the inerrancy of Scripture at any time or in any way? Why are the “jot” and the “tittle” such compelling evidence for inerrancy?
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 PDF Biblical Inerrancy: The Evidence - Part 4
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The authors quote from a number of noted scholars who have concluded the inerrancy of Scripture.
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 PDF The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
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We have reprinted here the text of this well-known and carefully thought out statement giving the evangelical view of what inerrancy does and does not include.
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 PDF The Importance of Inerrancy - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Previously we have seen defined inerrancy and seen the evidence for it. Now, we will document why the subject is important and show the weakness of the alternate position. As one scholar notes, “The evidence that those who surrender the doctrine of inerrancy inevitably move away from orthodoxy is indisputable.”
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 PDF The Importance of Inerrancy - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
William Culbertson once said that “The root from which all heresy springs is a faulty view of the inspiration and the inerrancy of the Word of God.” Ankerberg and Weldon explain why he is right.
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 PDF The Importance of Inerrancy - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Those who reject the doctrine of inerrancy (that the Bible is without error) believe there are original errors in certain areas the Bible touches outside doctrine and morality, e.g., in science and history. But, is there any way to know whether or not the original autographs were without error? The authors suggest there is.
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 PDF Jesus Christ: Lord and Savior
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Jesus Christ is not merely a good man. Nor is He an angel, a preexistent spirit, God’s highest creation. He is not one of many special prophets or manifestations of God, or an eastern guru or avatar. He is the incarnate second person of the Trinity, the prophesied Messiah!
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 PDF The Deity of Jesus Christ
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Does Jesus make statements only God would make? Does Jesus have the attributes of deity? Are names, titles and designations of God ascribed to Jesus? Does Jesus do things only God can do? Does the Bible clearly and unequivocally declare that Jesus is God? What did Christian writers in the first four centuries think of Jesus?
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 PDF There is Only One True God
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The biblical doctrine of the Trinity is vital to understand because it concerns who God is, which is essential for having a proper realization of the nature of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. To understand the Trinity is to understand God as He has revealed Himself to be. To misunderstand the Trinity is to fail to understand who God is.
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 PDF The Doctrine of Justification - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
“Justification” is the act of God whereby He forgives the sins of believers and declares them righteous by imputing the obedience and righteousness of Christ to them through faith. This is one issue that is opposed and rejected by all religious groups outside of Christianity. Why does this doctrine continue to divide? What is the Scriptural evidence for it?
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 PDF The Doctrine of Justification - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The authors detail five things that justification is not, then discuss some points that explain what justification is.
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 PDF The Doctrine of Justification--Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The authors offer scriptural proof that God is both just and the justifier of those who place their trust in Jesus.
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 PDF What is Justification?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John
Dr. Erwin Lutzer explains the biblical concept of justification. How good does a person have to be to get into heaven? Since the Bible says we have to be “as perfect as God,” how can anyone ever hope to be that good?
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 PDF Do the Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament Point to Jesus or to Someone Else? - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Kaiser, Dr. Walter/ Lapide, Dr. Pinchas
A Christian scholar and a Jewish theologian discuss Old Testament messianic prophecies.
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 PDF Do the Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament Point to Jesus or to Someone Else? - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Kaiser, Dr. Walter/ Lapide, Dr. Pinchas
How many different “messiahs” were the Jews expecting? Have Christians misunderstood and misapplied certain Old Testament passages to be messianic, when in fact they are not?
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 PDF Do The Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament Point to Jesus or to Someone Else? - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Kaiser, Dr. Walter/ Lapide, Dr. Pinchas
Does Isaiah 9 refer to Jesus, or did it only have an immediate fulfillment in Isaiah’s day?
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 PDF Do The Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament Point to Jesus or to Someone Else? - Part 4
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Kaiser, Dr. Walter/ Lapide, Dr. Pinchas
Were the statements in Isaiah 53 really fulfilled by Jesus during His life, or is that simply Christian wishful thinking? Is everyone’s individual interpretation of what God says equally valid?
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 PDF Do The Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament Point to Jesus or to Someone Else? - Part 5
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Kaiser, Dr. Walter/ Lapide, Dr. Pinchas
Are Gentile Christians wrong in asserting Old Testament prophecies, e.g., in Isaiah 53 refer to Jesus? Was Jesus the Messiah only for Gentiles at His first coming? Will He become the Messiah for Jews at His second coming?
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 PDF Do The Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament Point to Jesus or to Someone Else? - Part 6
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Kaiser, Dr. Walter/ Lapide, Dr. Pinchas
Was Jesus the Jewish Messiah or only the Gentile Messiah? Were Jews responsible for Jesus's death? These and other questions are discussed in this final installment of the debate.
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 PDF Alternate Critical Theories to the Resurrection
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Ever since the time of Jesus critics have been attempting to explain the empty tomb on natural grounds. But not one of these theories have ever met with general acceptance among critics, nor do they deal adequately with the historical records of the events surrounding the Resurrection.
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 PDF Does the Evidence For the Resurrection Offer Proof that Jesus Rose From the Dead? - Part 1
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Jesus made numerous statements about the events surrounding his death. That in itself may not be so remarkable. But when you consider that every single statement came about exactly as he had proclaimed—even events entirely outside his control—then his predictions go way beyond remarkable. They become compelling evidence for the truth of Christianity.
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 PDF Does the Evidence For the Resurrection Offer Proof That Jesus Rose from the Dead? - Part 2
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
First of all, how does the death of Jesus offer evidence for the resurrection? Can we even know for sure that Jesus died on the cross? The authors offer ten details in the story that give convincing evidence Jesus did die.
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 PDF Does the Evidence for the Resurrection Offer Proof that Jesus Rose from the Dead? - Part 3
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
In part three of this series, the authors ask, How does the burial of Christ supply evidence for His Resurrection?
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 PDF Does the Evidence for the Resurrection Offer Proof That Jesus Rose From the Dead? - Part 4
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
The final argument presented by the authors is, “Why is the empty tomb compelling evidence for Jesus’ Resurrection?”
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 PDF The Church as Proof of the Resurrection
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John
Could the Christian Church ever have come into existence as a result of what had become, after Jesus’ crucifixion and death, a group of disheartened, frightened, skeptical apostles? Not a chance! Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain why the growth of the Church is one of the remarkable proofs that the resurrection of Jesus from the dead did in fact take place.
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 PDF The Facts Concerning the Resurrection
AUTHORS:  Habermas, Dr. Gary
Dr. Habermas is considered one of the leading experts in the field of historic evidence for the resurrection. Are there “historical facts” that even skeptics will have to admit to? This article gives 12, and explains the conclusion that can be drawn from them.
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 PDF The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Was it Physical or Spiritual?
AUTHORS:  Ankerberg, Dr. John / Habermas, Gary
Some people claim that the Resurrection of Jesus was not a literal, physical resurrection, but some type of “spiritual” resurrection. Dr. Habermas explains why that explanation doesn’t fit the facts or the language of the Resurrection accounts.
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 PDF The Good News: The Lord God Shed His Blood for Our Salvation
AUTHORS:  Magnani, Duane
Duane Magnani of Witness, Inc., answers your questions about how men are saved. Why do we need to be saved? How are we saved? When are we saved? These and others answers are found in this article.
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