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Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical and Theological Analysis - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Written specifically for Christians, this series will deal with what the Bible teaches on the subject of abortion and life in the womb. This first article lays down the grounds upon which the authors have come to accept the Bible as an accurate and relevant source for information on abortion—or any other topic it covers.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical And Theological Analysis - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John What does the Bible teach about abortion? In this article the authors give scriptures that reveal God views the fetus as a person; scriptures that teach God relates to the unborn in a personal manner; scriptures that indicate some men are called to God’s service or purpose from the womb; and scriptures that indicate human life belongs to God, not to us.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical and Theological Analysis - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The authors look at the Scriptures that show we are defend and protect the weak and defenseless, that God has a plan for the handicapped and deformed, and that “personhood” is present from the moment of conception. Each of these form an argument against abortion.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical and Theological Analysis - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The arguments pursued by the authors in this article is that Scriptures which speak of God giving man a “soul” prohibit abortion.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical and Theological Analysis - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The authors explain why abortion is prohibited on the basis of Exodus 21:22-25.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical and Theological Analysis - Part 6
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Perhaps the strongest scriptural and theological argument against abortion is this: biblically, God Himself is said to create the child in the womb. If that is true, then abortion destroys an actual work of God Himself!
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion: A Biblical and Theological Analysis - Part 7
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The final question the authors answer in this series is: How do the theological implications of man’s “creation in the image of God” relate to abortion?
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Was the Supreme Court Wrong in the Roe v. Wade Decision?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John As recent weeks have demonstrated, the subject of abortion continues to be a major social issue that will be with us well into the 21st century. The media frenzy over John Roberts — and in particular the concern of some that he could vote to overturn Roe v. Wade— is sparking a renewed interest in the topic. But, as the authors point out, Roe v. Wade was not a shining moment for the Supreme Court.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	What Does Science Reveal about When Life Begins?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The scientific authorities on when life begins are biologists. But these are often the last people consulted in seeking an answer to the question. What modern science has concluded is crystal clear: Human life begins at conception. This is a matter of scientific fact, not philosophy, speculation, opinion, conjecture, or theory.
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion - Part 2 - What Has Modern Technology Revealed About When Life Begins?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John How has modern technology shown that human life begins at conception?
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Isn’t the fetus merely part of the mother’s body? How can the embryo-fetus be a person? Isn’t it just a “potential” person?
Abortion
HTML	PDF	Abortion - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In the Old Testament, the Bible uses the same Hebrew words to describe the pre-born child, infants, and children. In the New Testament, the same Greek words also describe the pre-born child, infants and children which indicates a continuity from conception to childhood and on into adulthood.
American History
HTML	PDF	Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John As we begin a new year and a new millennium with a new president, it seems like a good time to review what the Founding Fathers when they were establishing this nation. Quotes from several well-known historical figures help to prove that case.
Angels
HTML	PDF	Who are the “Sons of God: Referred to in Genesis 6:2?
AUTHORS: Staff We’ve received several questions about whether the “sons of God” mentioned in this verse are angels, so we asked several Bible scholars to comment.
Apocrypha
HTML	PDF	The Apocrypha and the Biblical Canon - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John There have always been some who have maintained that the Bible is incomplete because it does not contain various other writings which they believe are equally inspired. What are these books, and why are they not in our Bibles?
Apocrypha
HTML	PDF	The Apocrypha and the Biblical Canon - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Someone who reads only casually on the subject may easily be misled and conclude that the early church accepted the Apocrypha as scripture—and that it is the modern church that is confused on the issue. Ankerberg and Weldon explain why such a conclusion is inaccurate.
Apocrypha
HTML	PDF	The Apocrypha and the Biblical Canon - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John How do the Jews view the Apocrypha? Do they consider these books inspired or as part of their sacred texts? Were the Apocryphal books part of the Septuagint? Do the Apocryphal books pass the “propheticity” test?
Apocrypha
HTML	PDF	The Apocrypha and the Biblical Canon - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Apocryphal books were in existence and well-known at the time when Jesus lived, but they were not accepted as part of the canon recognized by Jesus, by the apostles, or by the Jewish leaders of the time.
Apocrypha
HTML	PDF	The Apocrypha and the Biblical Canon - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Is the apocryphal literature inerrant? What role did the Council of Trent play in canonizing the Apocryphal books? How did the early church classify the Old Testament books? These questions are answered this time by Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon.
Apocrypha
HTML	PDF	The Apocrypha and the Biblical Canon - Part 6
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The authors conclude this discussion of the Apocrypha by examining the arguments Roman Catholics use in support of these books.
Apologetics
HTML	PDF	What is Apologetics?
AUTHORS: Geisler, Dr. Norman Several people wrote to ask “What exactly is apologetics?” In answer to that question, Dr. Geisler gives a brief definition, then explains, from Scripture, why “apologetics” is something that every Christian should be prepared to do.
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Archaeology and the Biblical Record
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The authors list several instances where archaeology has confirmed the accuracy of both the Old and New Testaments.
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Archaeology and the Biblical Record - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Biblical archaeology is fascinating both for what it studies (the Bible and ancient remains) and the results (how these fit together in the belief system of Christians). How does archaeology provide evidence for the reliability of the Bible?
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Archaeology and the Biblical Record - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain that, while it is unfeasible for archaeology to prove everything in the Bible, nevertheless, it is an important step in shedding light on biblical content.
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Archaeology and the Biblical Record - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The authors explain that carelessness and bias on the part of the archaeologist can negatively impact the conclusions drawn from a site. Regardless, they say, even with all the problems that can occur, archaeology has repeatedly confirmed the accuracy of the biblical record!
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Biblical Archaeology—Silencing the Critics - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Even liberal theologians, secular academics and critics generally cannot deny that archaeology has confirmed the biblical record at many points. The authors illustrate with stories of three 20th century archeologists who had their liberal training modified by their own archaeological work.
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Biblical Archaeology—Silencing the Critics - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Critics have a problem: any time archaeology does not directly confirm something the Bible teaches, the tendency is to allege an error in the text. On the other hand, liberal critics frequently tend to avoid the use of archaeology where it confirms the Bible! This type of bias, the authors say, seems evident to everyone—except those doing it.
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Biblical Archaeology—Silencing the Critics - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John What role does politics play in the interpretation of archaeological data? The authors illustrate the problems, as seen in the finds at Ebla.
Archaeology
HTML	PDF	Biblical Archaeology—Silencing the Critics - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John There are a number of striking cases where the Bible has been directly confirmed by archaeology. In this article the authors list 25 examples as they conclude their look at “biblical” archaeology.
Astrology
HTML	PDF	Does the Biblical Account of the Star of Bethlehem Prove That Astrology Is True?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Every Christmas season, astrologers are fond of claiming that the star of Bethlehem proves that the Bible accepts the practice of astrology. But, if the Bible is the inerrant Word of God (as we argue elsewhere), it could never teach error by advocating something that was false.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	What Are the Baha’is Taught About Jesus
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Baha’is deny nearly every the Bible says about Jesus, yet they say one “cannot be a Baha’i unless he believes in Jesus Christ.” So what Jesus do Baha’is believe in?
Bahai
HTML	PDF	Bahai
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Baha’i religion has as its stated purpose “to unite the entire world in one common faith.” Can evangelical Christians embrace the teachings of Baha’i? This is a brief look at what those teachings are.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John I’m sure you’ve seen their ads on television. You may have been drawn to the message of unity and world peace—especially in today’s volatile situation. So what do Baha’is really believe? This month we begin an extended look at their history and theological beliefs. We’ll also be comparing what Baha’is teach with the Bible.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Baha’i history presents some problems for modern day Baha’is. How do they explain the fact that later Manifestations contradicted earlier ones? How can a non-Manifestation of God (‘Abdu’l-Baha) overrule the legally declared wishes of a Manifestation of God (Baha’u’llah)? Has the Baha’i faith become corrupted?
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The authors discuss the Baha’i concept of “one worldism,” and begin to look at the idea of the “manifestations of God” which are so vital to Baha’i theology.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John What is the nature of the Baha’i prophet or Manifestation (such as ‘Abdul-Baha, Baha’u’llah and the Bab)? Is he merely a reflection of God, or is he himself divine? The authors present evidence from Baha’i sources that make these questions difficult to answer.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John As we begin to examine the theology of Baha’i, we’ll look first at their attitude toward Christianity.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 6
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Despite Baha’is claim to accept the Christian faith, the authors quote Baha’i leaders to show that they believe Christians have an antiquated religion, deformed teachings, do not understand the words of Jesus and are spiritually destitute.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 7
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Baha’i faith teaches an absolute monotheism, stressing the unity of their God. In particular ways, however, their God’s nature is unspecified and, as a result, described in very general terms and is an unknowable essence. The authors contrast this idea with the biblical God to show there is a significant difference between the two.
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 8
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In their study of some 40 Baha’i books and periodicals, the authors discovered a significant number of denials of the Gospel teachings and of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Baha’i’ theology denies the Incarnation, the virgin birth, the unique deity, the saving death, the miracles, the resurrection and the ascension of Jesus. Despite this comprehensive denial of Jesus Christ, we are told that “a person cannot be a Baha’i unless he believes in Jesus Christ”! Do Baha’is believe in “another Jesus”?
Bahai
HTML	PDF	The Baha’i Faith - Part 9
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John As we complete our look at the Baha’i faith, the authors give tips on how to talk with members of this group.
Baha'i
HTML	PDF	What Are Baha’i Taught About God?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Baha’i faith teaches an absolute monotheism, stressing the unity of God. In particular ways, however, God’s nature is unspecified and, as a result, described in very general terms and is an unknowable essence.
Bible
HTML	PDF	Finding Out About Jesus
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John How do we find out about who Jesus was and what he did? Are the Gospel writers reliable sources of information? Dr. Ankerberg explains.
Bible
HTML	PDF	Finding Out About Jesus—Can We Trust the Gospel Accounts?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Can we trust what the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell us about Jesus, or are they merely the product of the writers’ imagination? Dr. Ankerberg looks particularly about what the writers themselves said about how and why they wrote their books.
Black Muslims
HTML	PDF	Nation of Islam (a.k.a Black Muslims)
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James How and when did this movement begin? What are its theological distinctives? How can you witness effectively to someone in this movement? Dr. Bjornstad explores these issues and more in this informative article.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	America Smiles on the Buddha - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Buddhism is growing ever stronger roots in America and the West. American entertainers are especially becoming fascinated—including such people as Steven Seagal, Richard Gere, Martin Scorsese, Tina Turner, Oliver Stone and Courtney Love. This month we begin to look at the teachings and practices of this religious movement.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	America Smiles on the Buddha - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John For the Buddha, the essential problem of humanity was not one of sin, but of suffering and misery. But how could suffering be alleviated? His “enlightenment” on the matter led him to formulate the four noble truths and the eightfold path that are the foundation of Buddhism.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	America Smiles on the Buddha - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The discussion in this article gives further illustrations of how Buddhism seeks to eliminate that which Christianity sees as foundational: the glorification of God and Christ, a real permanent existence and personal individual salvation.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	America Smiles on the Buddha - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Buddha is quoted as saying, “analyze as far as possible and see whether what I’m saying makes sense or not. If it doesn’t make sense, discard it….” Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at some of the Buddha’s teachings to see if they “make sense.”
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	America Smiles on the Buddha - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John As we near the end of this series on Buddhism, the authors offer several charts that compare and contrast Christianity with Buddhism. They act as a handy reference for anyone wishing to discover important differences between these belief systems.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	Buddhism and Jesus Christ
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Buddhism has little directly to say about Jesus. It does acknowledge that He was a great person. On the other hand, there is a sense in which Buddhism explicitly rejects Jesus Christ. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explore these teachings this month.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	Buddhism and Jesus Christ
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John What are Buddhists taught about Jesus Christ? Includes a chart comparing Jesus to the Buddha.
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	Buddhism and Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John A brief look at the history and doctrines of Buddhism and Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism
Buddhism
HTML	PDF	Buddhism vs. Christianity
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In an era pregnant with tolerance for everything, some Christians have embraced Buddhism while numerous attempts have been made to “unify” Buddhism and Christianity. Through no fault of its own, “Christianity” is frequently the loser in such encounters. Why? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain.
Christadelphians
HTML	PDF	Christadelphians
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The beliefs and teachings of the Christadelphians are summarized in this article.
Christadelphian
HTML	PDF	What do Christadelphians Believe About God?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Many modern religious groups claim not only that they are Christian but also that they represent the restoration of original Christianity. Along with Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christian Scientists, this is also true for the Christadelphians. The truth is that Christadelphians oppose historic orthodoxy and view biblical Christianity as a pagan religion.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John A poll conducted by the Barna Research Group allegedly revealed that 43 percent of “born again Christians” agreed with the following statement: “It does not matter what religious faith you follow because all faiths teach similar lessons about life.” The authors say, that’s wrong! And they offer the proof in an extended series of discussions.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Back when the Westminster Confession of Faith was written, it declared that the chief end of man was to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. At that time, few Westerners had any real doubts as to which God was referred to. Today it is a different story.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and Is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Who do so many speak in terms of being “blessed” or of being given gifts when they don’t believe in God? Who gave them the gifts? Some who call themselves atheists credit themselves, their own abilities. Others grudgingly admit to an uncomfortable thought that there might be a god, a higher power outside of themselves. This month the authors suggest that even most who call themselves atheists cannot completely ignore the possibility of a God of some sort.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Do all men—even those who claim to be atheists—have an “innate knowledge of God”? The evidence seems to point that way. The authors cite leading atheist, Jean-Paul Sartre, and the research of Don Richardson to show that God is very much a part of human experience and consciousness.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 5
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John If God exists and there is only one true God, then how do we find Him? This month, the distillation approach: How are Christianity and the God of the Bible different from every other religion and god in the world? How can we account for this difference?
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 6
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Is Christianity intolerant or narrow-minded for teaching there is only one way to God? The authors say quite the contrary. In fact, it is other religions that, while saying they are tolerant of all religions, are completely intolerant of one—Christianity! Why is that the case?
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 7
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John When one examines all the attacks made against Christianity for 2,000 years, guess what one finds? Not one is valid. Not one disproves Christianity. If the God of the Bible has revealed Himself, and if He is the only God, then we would expect to find convincing evidence. Not just some evidence but superior evidence. And the authors say that is exactly what we do find.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True and Is Jesus Christ Really the Only Way to God? - Part 8
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John As we near the end of this series, the authors point out two compelling lines of evidence for the truth of Christianity: supernatural biblical prophecy and the historically attested resurrection of Jesus.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Is Christianity Alone Fully True, and Is Jesus Christ Really The Only Way to God? - Part 9
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John When you remove Christ from Christianity there is no Christianity—because Jesus is not a way, a truth, a life, but the way, the truth, and the life. Can the same be said about any other religious leaders?
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	Solid Evidence About Christ for a Skeptical World
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Is there any evidence that Jesus is who He claimed to be? During the course of this series Dr. Ankerberg will examine some of those claims and the evidence that backs them up.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	The Christian Faith—Why It’s True - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Christian faith was not the fabrication of man; it was not the invention of the disciples or the Apostle Paul; nor is the Christian faith simply a result of the cultural evolution of the Jewish people. Christianity is not a deception. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon begin a multiple part series examining some of the evidence for the Christian faith.
Christian Beliefs
HTML	PDF	The Christian Faith—Why It’s True - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John When one examines the arguments and attacks made against Christianity for 2,000 years, not one is valid. Not one disproves Christianity. Even with the most difficult problems, Christianity has the best answer to offer. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain.
Christian Science
HTML	PDF	Christian Science
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John A brief look at the origin, dangers and theological teachings of Christian Science.
Christian Science
HTML	PDF	Christian Science
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James Christian Science was founded by Mary Baker Eddy. What factors in her life influenced the formation of her theology? What are the theological distinctives? And how do they compare with the Bible? Dr. Bjornstad explores these questions.
Christianity
HTML	PDF	The Christian Faith – Why It’s True
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Christian faith was not the fabrication of man, for whatever reason. It was not the invention of the disciples, the Apostle Paul or the Council of Nicea in the fourth century. Nor is the Christian faith simply a result of the cultural evolution of the Jewish people, or an ersatz revival of the ancient mystery religions. By whatever means the critics suggest, Christianity is not the deception they claim it is.
Christianity
HTML	PDF	Why Christianity?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John With all the religious claims in the world, each one suggesting they are “the only way,” what is it about Christianity that makes it unique? Are there reasons why you can and should believe the claims of Christianity above all others? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain.
Christmas
HTML	PDF	Questions About the Birth of Jesus - Part 1
AUTHORS: Dr. Ankerberg interview various scholars to get at the truth behind the biblical story of the birth of Jesus. Can we trust what the Bible says?
Christmas
HTML	PDF	Questions About the Birth of Jesus - Part 2
AUTHORS: Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem? Is there any actual evidence to support that? Also, what Christmas traditions need some clarification?
Christmas
HTML	PDF	Questions About the Birth of Jesus - Part 3
AUTHORS: Is the Jesus of history the same as the Jesus of the Christian faith? What can we really know about Him? Do the Gospel accounts give us accurate historical evidence about Jesus? Do we know when Jesus was born? What about the census under Quirinius?
Christmas
HTML		Questions Surrounding Jesus Birth
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem? Can anyone believe in the Virgin birth? Who were the Magi? Was Luke wrong about the census? Dr. Ankerberg interviews scholars, archaeologists, and theologians from around the world to answer these questions and many more.
Church of Christ
HTML	PDF	Churches of Christ: What is the "proper purpose" for baptistm?
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James Dr. Bjornstad looks that the history and theology of the Church of Christ, particularly as it relates to salvation.
Church Universal and Triumphant
HTML	PDF	Church Universal and Triumphant
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon take a brief look at the purpose, origin and doctrinal teachings of the Church Universal and Triumphant.
Creation
HTML	PDF	Why Am I Here?
AUTHORS: ATRI Staff The Bible is the only place where we find the answer to the question, “Why am I here?” Some Christians have stated the answer this way: “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.” What does the Bible tell us about how and why we were created, and about how we can glorify God?
Da Free John
HTML	PDF	Da Free John
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Da Free John (Franklin Jones) is the founder of a group called the Free Communion Church. The authors explore the theological teachings of that group in this article.
DaVinci Code
HTML	PDF	The Da Vinci Code: “Let Us Make God in Our Image”
AUTHORS: Staff Writer Some Christians have become confused by the “fact-based” novel “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown. Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. Erwin Lutzer explain why many of Brown’s “facts” should be taken with a grain of salt!
Edgar Cayce/ARE
HTML	PDF	Edgar Cayce and the Association for Research and Enlightenment
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John A brief look at the background and teachings associated with the late Edgar Cayce and his trance readings.
Eternal Security
HTML	PDF	Assurance of Salvation in the Bible
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Many Christians don’t understand what the Bible says about their salvation. The authors explain why this doctrine is a blessed hope for believers.
God
HTML	PDF	“I and My Father are One”
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In John 10:30 Jesus says “I and the Father are one.” What did he mean? How can God the Father and God the Son be the same person? Several biblical scholars comment.
God
HTML	PDF	Is God an Exalted, Glorified Man? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin W. On April 7, 1844 Smith delivered a funeral sermon known as the King Follett Discourse in which he taught that God was once a man and that men could become gods. That seems pretty clear. So why do modern Mormons, and even some evangelicals, deny that this is a teaching of the LDS church?.
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HTML	PDF	Is God An Exalted, Glorified Man? - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin W. Devout Mormons will answer the question in our title differently than an evangelical Christian. While some think that Joseph Smith’s doctrine of God (“God Himself was once as we are now and is an exalted man”) is not taught in Mormonism today, we have seen that it is an integral part of Mormon theology. It is also a vital part of the LDS doctrine of “eternal progression.”
God
HTML	PDF	The Lord is One
AUTHORS: Staff Deuteronomy 6:4 reads, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!” We asked biblical scholars to comment on what those words mean, both in context and for us today.

HTML	PDF	What do Christians Believe about God and the Trinity?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The living God is not what the new religions claim He is, as if only in the last century or so God had now chosen to reveal Himself “as He truly is” to this or that group or person. God is not some unknowable, impersonal divine essence, such that our own personalities ultimately become an illusion. Nor does “He” or “It” or “She” manifest through our alleged “higher consciousness” so that God and our true self are one.
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HTML	PDF	What Is the Nature of God?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John God is not some unknowable, impersonal divine essence, such that our own personalities ultimately become an illusion. Nor does “He” or “It” or “She” manifest through our alleged “higher consciousness” so that God and our true self are one. In this article, the authors explore the doctrine of the Trinity, and list some of the attributes of God revealed in the Bible.
Halloween
HTML	PDF	How is Witchcraft Related to Halloween?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Witchcraft is one of the most common themes of Halloween, but our cultural image of witchcraft is being changed from something evil to something positive. What methods are being used to make this change?
Heathen, salvation of
HTML	PDF	Are the Heathen Lost? – Part 1
AUTHORS: ATRI Staff Garner Ted Armstrong put it this way: “Does it make sense to you that a little Chinese girl, age 3 ½, sweet little innocent baby, is going to be dancing from brick to brick, beating at flames for all eternity because a missionary had a flat tire?” The issue, of course, is whether God would consign to hell those who have never heard the Gospel.
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HTML	PDF	Are the Heathen Lost? - Part 2
AUTHORS: ATRI Staff What about those who have never heard the Gospel, or those very religious pagans who have sincerely worshipped their own gods all of their life? Will God consign them to hell? In this article we explore to more biblical teachings concerning the fate of those who have not heard the Gospel.
Heaven
HTML	PDF	Where Is Everything Going in the Future? Part 2 – Heaven
AUTHORS: Lutzer, Dr. Erwin What does the Bible tell us about heaven? What will be the same? What will change? What can we expect to find there, what will be missing? This article is culled from interviews with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, IL.
Hell
HTML	PDF	Where is Everything Going in the Future? Part 1 – Hell
AUTHORS: Geisler, Dr. Norman Hell has been called cruel, inhuman, and barbarous. Bertrand Russell said anyone who threatens people with eternal punishment, as Jesus did, is inhumane. Unbe¬lievers in general have questioned both the exis¬tence and justice of hell. In this article, Dr. Norman Geisler explains why Orthodox Christians have de¬fended both the reality and equity of hell.
Inerrancy
HTML	PDF	Inerrancy - Part 1: Can Evangelical Christians Unite on One View of Scripture?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Dr. Jack Rogers and Dr. John Woodbridge disagree on the definition of “error” and about what the Church Fathers taught about inerrancy, so is there any way to reach agreement on this issue?
Inerrancy
HTML	PDF	Evangelicals Debate Biblical Inerrancy - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Does the Bible contain errors (e.g., scientific) due to the time when it was written? If so, what does that do to infallibility?
Inerrancy
HTML	PDF	Evangelicals Debate Bible Inerrancy - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Carson, Dr. Don/ Macky, Dr. Peter Aren’t there a lot of silly stories in the Bible that no thinking person can accept? (e.g., Jonah and the whale!?) Aren’t there a lot of errors in the Bible? How can you “convince” a non-Christian of the truth of the Bible?
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HTML	PDF	Evangelicals Debate Bible Inerrancy - Part 4: Can Evangelical Christians Unite on One View of Scripture?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Scholars discuss different methods of interpreting the Bible. Can any of the Bible be taken literally? Is the Bible relevant for today, or only for 1st century Christians?
International Churches of Christ
HTML	PDF	International Churches of Christ
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James In this article Dr. Bjornstad looks at the doctrinal distinctions of the International Churches of Christ (also known as the Boston Movement). How is their teaching on salvation different?
Islam
HTML	PDF	Islam
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James Dr. Bjornstad looks briefly at the history of Islam, its major teachings, and gives information to help you witness to your Islamic friends.
Jehovah's Witnesses
HTML	PDF	“…Quit Touching the Unclean Thing”
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri In her 15 years as a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lorri MacGregor heard this verse used to discourage any kind of sports or leisure activities for kids; and even to deny members the right to attend a non-Witness relative’s funeral. But has the Society itself “touched” far more unclean things than these? How do they justify their actions?
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HTML	PDF	A Further Look at the New World Translation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Continuing her examination of the NWT, Lorri MacGregor points out some of the mistranslations designed to deny the deity of Jesus Christ.
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HTML	PDF	Angels and the Watchtower Society
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri The Watchtower Society of Jehovah’s Witnesses has a long history of teachings on angels. They believe their organization is under the direction of, and protected by, angels today. Few modern Jehovah’s Witnesses will know the real teaching on angels that prevailed in earlier days. Lorri MacGregor tells you about those teachings this month.
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HTML	PDF	Beware the Power of Attorney in Jehovah’s Witness Hands!
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Lorri MacGregor reveals some questionable tactics Jehovah’s Witnesses have allegedly used in child custody matters and in treatment of the elderly.
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HTML	PDF	Christmas
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Should Christmas be a holiday for Christians to celebrate? Some say no. Lorri MacGregor explains why we celebrate on December 25, and the origin of the Christmas tree to help you decide for yourself.
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HTML	PDF	Could Jesus be "a god"?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Was Jesus God? The Son of God? One of many gods? Is there anything in Scripture that would help us answer these questions? Lorri MacGregor did the research, and presents her findings in this article.
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HTML	PDF	Dangling the Carrot in Front of the Jehovah’s Witness Elders
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri The “priestly remnant” of the Jehovah’s Witnesses is growing older. This is causing some serious problems for the organization. Lorri MacGregor reveals the “new light” that has come in an apparent attempt to correct the situation.
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HTML	PDF	Defending the Deity of Jesus Christ to the Cults
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses, like many other cult groups, deny that Jesus is truly God. Lorri MacGregor presents several ways you can use Scripture to show that Jesus clearly teaches He IS God.
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HTML	PDF	Do Angels Give Light to the Watchtower Society?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses claim to receive “angelic direction.” In light of Scripture, is this a good practice, or a dangerous, potentially harmful one? Lorri MacGregor examines both Watchtower literature and the Bible to reach her conclusions.
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HTML	PDF	Examining “Should You Believe in the Trinity?”
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri “Should You Believe in the Trinity?” is a Watchtower publication designed to destroy the Christian belief in the Trinity. Lorri MacGregor examines the primary sources for some quotes to see if they are complete and in context. She finds that in many cases, they are not.
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HTML	PDF	Examining the Watchtower Publication “Should You Believe in the Trinity?” Part 2
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Lorri MacGregor reveals the source of more out-of-context quotes to drive home the point that this publication is dishonest in what it is teaching Jehovah’s Witnesses about the doctrine of the Trinity.
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HTML	PDF	Facts Jehovah’s Witnesses Won’t Tell You When Calling at Your Door
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri We have probably all been confronted by Jehovah’s Witnesses at our door at one time or another. Can we trust what they are telling us? Is it possible they even they have been deceived by their own leadership into believing a lie?
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HTML	PDF	False Prophecy in the Watchtower Society
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John If the Watchtower Society is the sole channel for God on earth, then according to the Bible its prophecy must come true. How reliable have its prophecies been?
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HTML	PDF	Has the Watchtower Society Really Changed its Stand on Blood Transfusions?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri A recent announcement from the Watchtower Society has indicated that taking a blood transfusion would no longer be a “disfellowshipping offense.” But, once the rhetoric is cleared away, what does the announcement really say? Lorri MacGregor clears up the wording for us.
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HTML	PDF	How Jehovah’s Witnesses Twist the Scriptures
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri By now, many people know what the Jehovah’s Witnesses do with John 1:1. But are there other Scripture verses that they twist to suit their theology? Lorri MacGregor, herself a former Witness, points to some examples in this article.
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HTML	PDF	How Many Gods Do You Believe In?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses say they believe in only one God. What do they mean by that? Who is this god? Is it the God of the Bible, or a different God? Lorri MacGregor shows from the first and last chapters of Revelation that Jesus is indeed God—not a second God, but true God. If you frequently encounter Jehovah’s Witnesses, you will appreciate this information.
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HTML	PDF	I’m Wondering About Jehovah’s Witnesses…
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses proselytize? What is life like for children in the Jehovah’s Witnesses? These are two of the questions Lorri MacGregor answers this month.
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HTML	PDF	Is the Jehovah’s Witnesses Elder Program in Peril?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri What are Jehovah’s Witness Elders, and why does there seem to be a critical shortage of qualified candidates for the position? Lorri MacGregor explains.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and Baptism
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri What does baptism mean for a Jehovah’s Witness? What must a Jehovah’s Witness do before he can be baptized? What does the Bible say about baptism? Lorri MacGregor explores these questions.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John How do the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses concerning salvation compare with the biblical teachings regarding salvation? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon begin a multiple part look at the differences.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Jehovah’s Witnesses clearly teach that salvation depends on “works”. How much work? For how long? Is one “safe” after death? Who can be saved? Is the average JW even given the option of salvation? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon answer these questions and more.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John At what point can a Jehovah’s Witness KNOW with certainty that he or she is assured salvation or a place in heaven. Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at what the Society teaches.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon continue their look at the difference between the Jehovah’s Witness and the Christian view of salvation. In this article they continue the discussion of what Witnesses must do even after Armageddon and into the Millennium to ensure their salvation.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation: Watchtower Denials - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Is there a difference between “works that can save,” and “works that cannot save”? Jehovah’s Witnesses say, “Yes.” In this article Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain and examine their arguments.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation: Watchtower Denials - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain why the “corresponding ransom” theory of the Watchtower does not equal the substitutionary atonement the Bible teaches. What do Witnesses “lose” by their view of the atonement?
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation – Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In this article we begin a somewhat in-depth look at the doctrine of salvation as taught by the Jehovah’s Witnesses and compare it with what the Bible teaches. We hope this material will be useful to those who are having Jehovah’s Witnesses visit with them or those involved with their Bible studies.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation – Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Jehovah’s Witnesses stress works salvation, something the Bible condemns in the clearest terms. This emphasis on salvation by works/character is frankly admitted in Watchtower publications.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation – Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Jehovah’s Witnesses hold that unregenerate men and women can exercise faith, live for Jehovah, and even perfect themselves without spiritual rebirth (regeneration). This teaching denies biblical grace¬¬—for if man can do all these, he certainly needs little or no “grace.” Clearly, Jehovah’s Witnesses speak of “grace”— but not in a biblical sense.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Biblical Doctrine of Salvation – Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Jehovah’s Witnesses stress they do not teach salvation on the basis of works of righteousness. They do this by maintaining an arbitrary distinction between Mosaic works that cannot save and New Testament works that can save. Further, the Witnesses oppose the biblical doctrine of the atonement.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Doctrine of Hell
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Many unbelievers ask, “Why would a loving God send anybody to an eternal hell?” Is the concept of an eternal hell contrary to God’s nature? Lorri MacGregor explains the meaning of three words, all of which are translated “hell” in our English Bible.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri When Jesus was seen by His disciples that first Easter morning, was He in a “resurrected” or a “re-created” body? Lorri MacGregor explains what the Scriptures say, and why it matters which of these you believe.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Second Coming of Christ
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witness leaders declared that Jesus would return in 1914 (updated from 1874). When it didn’t happen, the leaders were forced to revise their prophecy. They declared that Jesus DID return in 1914—He just did it invisibly! Lorri MacGregor explains the contortions involved in this spin.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses Misrepresent Jesus Christ
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri According to the Jehovah’s Witnesses Jesus is secondary god, created, rather than the Creator, the archangel Michael, who on earth was no more than a “good man.” Lorri MacGregor examines the Scriptures which show these ideas are wrong.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses, Soul Sleep, and the State of the Dead
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Death will come to all of us at some point in our lives. The question in many people’s minds is, what happens to us after death? Lorri explores several different teachings that have come up in religious circles. Then she gives a clear presentation of what the Bible teaches.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah’s Witnesses—Twisting the Scriptures on Blood
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Many Jehovah’s Witnesses have died as a result of refusing blood transfusions. What is the “scriptural” rationale the Watchtower Society uses for imposing this restriction on its people? Is it a valid interpretation? Lorri MacGregor explores this issue.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah's Witness
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? How can you effectively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with someone who is a member of this organization? Dr. Bjornstad offers answers to these questions.
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HTML	PDF	Jehovah's Witnesses and Their Strange Bedfellows
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah's Witnesses are not allowed to vote or become involved in politics. On the other hand, until October 2001 the Watchtower Society was a Non-Governmental Organization attached to the UN--an organization they have called "the abomination that causes desolation." So what is going on? What prompted the Watchtower to suddenly abandon their membership? Lorri MacGregor explains
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HTML	PDF	Kiss Your Freedom Goodbye!
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Are Jehovah’s Witnesses really free? Lorri MacGregor suggests that they are free—free to do exactly what the Watchtower Society tells them—and not much else.
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HTML	PDF	New Heavens and the New Earth
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri In this article Lorri MacGregor explores what the Scriptures have to say about the New Heavens and the New Earth. Her purpose is to show where the place will be when God rains His judgment upon the earth.
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HTML	PDF	Prophecies of the Watchtower Society of Jehovah's Witnesses
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Prophecy has always played an important part in the history of the Watchtower Organization. What is their “record” as far as fulfilled prophecy is concerned? Do they qualify as true prophets, according to the scriptural definition?
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HTML	PDF	Questions About Blood from an Honest Elder
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Recently the Watchtower Society has said that Jehovah’s Witnesses can “take some components derived from blood, using their own conscience as a guide.” Why some and not others? Will their “scriptural” rationale stand up to investigation? Hardly, says Lorri MacGregor.
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HTML	PDF	Questions Jehovah’s Witnesses Ask
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Which religion teaches the “true” Jesus? Why does the Bible contradict itself? Does the soul die? Should Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter? These are some of the questions Lorri MacGregor tackles in this month’s article.
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HTML	PDF	Steps to Writing Your Own Bible - Just Like the Watchtower Society!
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Lorri MacGregor uses an interesting “tongue in cheek” style to describe the process the Watchtower Society (Jehovah’s Witnesses) went through in producing their New World Translation of the Bible. Once you’ve read this article, you’ll understand why it can’t be trusted as a valid translation attempt.
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HTML	PDF	Support for the John 1:1 Translation: “And the word was a god.”
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri The New World Translation of the Bible, published by the Watchtower Society, translates John 1:1 as follows: “and the word was a god.” In this intriguing article Lorri MacGregor examines the evidence and the sources they use to support that translation.
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HTML	PDF	The Bible and the Counting of Time - Part 1
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri The Jehovah’s Witnesses are well-known for setting dates—and equally well-known for the failure of the promised event to occur on those dates. Where do the dates come from? Lorri MacGregor gives an example.
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HTML	PDF	The Bible and the Counting of Time - Part 2
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri As we discussed in the previous article, cults like the Jehovah’s Witnesses often establish dates by the “hunt and peck” method, linking unrelated scriptures from various parts of the Bible. However, any exact dates are not so easily arrived at, as we will see in Part 2.
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HTML	PDF	The Checkered History of the Watchtower Michael
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Who is Michael? The Watchtower Society has changed its teaching on that subject with alarming regularity. Lorri MacGregor traces the history of these changes up to the present time.
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HTML	PDF	The Door-to-Door Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses are required to spend many hours going door-to-door offering magazines in exchange for donations to the Watchtower organization. Lorri MacGregor examines the Scriptures Witnesses use to validate this requirement. Are they justified? Or are the Scriptures being taken out of context?
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HTML	PDF	The Isolation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Lorri MacGregor looks at some of the ways the Watchtower Society isolates Jehovah’s Witnesses from their friends, family and even from the society.
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HTML	PDF	The Mysterious Disappearance of the Scarlet-Colored Wild Beast
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri For decades Jehovah’s Witnesses have been warned about the “Scarlet-colored Wild Beast.” For decades Jehovah’s Witnesses have been told that the Scarlet-colored Wild Beast was the United Nations. However, after it was revealed that the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society was itself a member of a UN organization, the Watchtower has now become confused as to the identity of this Wild Beast! Lorri MacGregor explains.
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HTML	PDF	The Narrow Road Becomes Wide
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses love to think of themselves as being on the “narrow road” that leads to heaven. But how many of them really are, according to their own teachings? Lorri MacGregor gives us the distressing answer.
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HTML	PDF	The Pagan Roots of Jehovah’s Witnesses
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Lorri MacGregor points out that, although Jehovah’s Witnesses pride themselves on being the “only true religion,” and accuse all other religions of being “pagan,” there is a strong pagan influence in their own history.
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HTML	PDF	The Reorganization of the Watchtower Society—What’s Happening?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri There have been big changes lately at Watchtower headquarters. What is going on? Are the changes in accord with the “revealed teachings” of the Watchtower? Lorri MacGregor comments.
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HTML	PDF	The Use of Occult Sources Throughout the Watchtower’s History
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses used an occultly derived translation by Johannes Greber to support their translation of John 1 and other passages. How have they responded to criticism about this use? What other occult sources have they used? Lorri MacGregor examines these questions.
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HTML	PDF	The Watchtower and Violent Crime
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Why are Jehovah’s Witnesses linked to a high crime rate, statistically out of proportion to the population in general? Lorri MacGregor describes Watchtower Society rules that may help explain this phenomenon.
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HTML	PDF	The Watchtower Society - Devoid of the Holy Spirit
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri The Watchtower Society’s second president, Rutherford, declared in 1931 that “there was no further need for the administration of the holy spirit as a comforter or advocate.” Is the Holy Spirit now unnecessary? That is just one of the strange teachings Lorri MacGregor addresses in this month’s article.
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HTML	PDF	Tragedy in the Watchtower Society
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Many stories lately have revealed a darker side to the Watchtower society—a widespread problem with child abuse. This month Lorri MacGregor relates the story of 12-year-old Laree Slack, who died late in 2001 at the hands of her father and mother. How long will Jehovah’s Witnesses allow this to go on unchecked in their organization?
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HTML	PDF	True Communion With Christ
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri In a previous article Lorri MacGregor explained how Jehovah’s Witnesses are discouraged from participating in their organization’s “Lord’s Evening Meal”. This time she answers the question, “How can one become a true believer in Jesus Christ, one who can partake of the bread and wine of the Lord’s Supper with a clear conscience?”
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HTML	PDF	Using the New World Translation Against Jehovah's Witness Theology
AUTHORS: Foland, M.A.A., Andrew Is the Watchtower Society really the mouthpiece of God it claims to be? Are there theological inconsistancies between the New World Translation and Watchtower theology?”
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HTML	PDF	Was Charles Taze Russell a Mason?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Charles T. Russell was the founder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. But was he also a Mason? Lorri MacGregor answers that question by using Russell’s own words found in a Special 1913 Convention Report of the International Bible Students.
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HTML	PDF	What are Jehovah’s Witnesses Taught About God and the Trinity?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Jehovah’s Witnesses deviate from the biblical view of God in two important areas. First, Jehovah’s Witnesses believe God is only one person, not three persons or triune. Second, God is limited to a specific locale and is not omnipresent.
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HTML	PDF	What’s Wrong With the Lord’s Evening Meal?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Once a year, on the Jewish equivalent of Nissan 14th, Jehovah’s Witnesses hold the “Lord’s Evening Meal,” remembering Christ’s death. Why are nearly all Jehovah’s Witnesses not allowed to actually participate in the meal? Lorri MacGregor explains.
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HTML	PDF	When Deceived, Who Is At Fault?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri When it comes to cults, who are the deceived and who are the deceivers? Can there be “deceived” even among the leaders of a group? Are the “deceived” always innocent simply due to ignorance? Lorri MacGregor gives an illustration from the Bible that may help you think through this issue.
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HTML	PDF	When Does A Jehovah’s Witness Actually Get “Saved”?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri When one decides to become a Jehovah’s Witness, they need to be prepared to get to work immediately. And, according to former Witness, the work can never stop—throughout eternity—if the Jehovah’s Witness wants to be “found faithful”!
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HTML	PDF	Who Are the 144,000?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that the 144,000 spoken of in Revelation 7 are Faithful members of their religion, who will be rewarded by eternity in heaven. Can that claim be supported by Scripture? Or is there another explanation?
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HTML	PDF	Who Are the Great Crowd of Revelation Chapter 7?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri Jehovah’s Witnesses are among those who claim that “the great crowd” refers strictly, and exclusively to them. In this article, Lorri MacGregor, herself a former Witness, examines the biblical evidence to see who these words are really describing.
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HTML	PDF	Why Did Jesus Become a Man?
AUTHORS: MacGregor, Lorri The Scriptures teach that Jesus is fully God. But, for a time, He functioned as a man. How can you reconcile that? Lorri MacGregor looks at the Scriptures which show now only HOW Jesus could be both God and man, but also why it was necessary that He do so.
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HTML	PDF	Does the Bible Teach Jesus is the Promised Messiah?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Hebrew Scriptures are unique among those of the world’s religions in that they contain scores of prophecies about a predicted future Messiah. These prophecies extend over a period of 1,000 years and many are given in specific detail.
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HTML	PDF	Five Historical Facts About Jesus That Will Never Change... Whether You Believe Them or Not!
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Are there any “absolute” truths today? YES! In this article Dr. Ankerberg gives five FACTS about Jesus that are absolutely true—He lived; we have accurate information about Him; He claimed to be God; this claim was verified by His resurrection; and He is the only way to God!
Jesus
HTML	PDF	Great Minds Speak About Jesus
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John There is no question that Jesus has greatly impacted history. In this article we will see some of the reasons why.
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HTML	PDF	If Jesus Wasn’t God, Then He Deserved an Oscar - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Many scholars today claim that the information in the Gospels about Jesus cannot be trusted. Why would they claim that, and is there any proof that their assertions are wrong? When were the Gospels written? Dr. Ankerberg begins a four-part response to these questions.
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HTML	PDF	If Jesus Wasn’t God, Then He Deserved an Oscar - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Critics claim we can’t trust the Gospel accounts about Jesus because they contain merely “legends” about what He said and did. Is there any evidence to counter that claim? Dr. Ankerberg gives examples from well-known scholars who dispute those notions.
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HTML	PDF	If Jesus Wasn’t God, Then He Deserved an Oscar - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Are the New Testament accounts about Jesus accurate? What does the New Testament tell us about Jesus? Dr. Ankerberg tackles those questions in this article.
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HTML	PDF	Is Jesus Unique in All Creation and Religious History?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The average non-Christian, and even many Christians, have little understanding of how unique Jesus really is. Messianic prophecy is only a small part of Jesus’ uniqueness. In all the world and throughout all history, there has never been anyone like Him. There never can be. One only needs to read His words in the Gospel to plainly see this.
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HTML	PDF	Questions from the Book of Hebrews
AUTHORS: Geisler, Dr. Norman Dr. Geisler tackles such questions as: How could Jesus be “made perfect”? Could Christ have sinned? Can Christians lose their salvation? Does Hebrews 7:3 support reincarnation?
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HTML	PDF	The Influence of Jesus - What Did Jesus Claim About Himself?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Few people would dispute that Jesus has radically effected history. Even those who believe He was no more than a very influential man have been touched by Him in one way or another. But did Jesus claim to be God? This article quotes Jesus’ own words from the Gospels to show that He did.
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HTML		The Truth About the Founder of Christianity
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Who is Jesus? How is he different from the founders of other religions? What did he do to “prove” he was the one he claimed to be?
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HTML	PDF	What Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Taught About Jesus Christ?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John When a Jehovah’s Witness comes to your door, he’ll tell you, “We believe in the biblical Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior”. But when you read Watchtower Society publications, you’ll find something quite different.
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HTML	PDF	What are Unification Church Members (Moonies) Taught About Jesus?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Anyone talking with a Unification Church (UC) member will probably be impressed with his or her devotion to “Jesus.” UC members (more familiarly known as “Moonies”) will say that they believe in Jesus, they love Jesus and they pray to Jesus. They work all day for Jesus. They would even die for Jesus. Unfortunately, they do not refer to the biblical Jesus Christ but rather to Sun Myung Moon, who is the Lord of the Second Advent, the symbolic return of Jesus Christ.
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HTML	PDF	What Can You Say About Jesus to Your Non-Christian Friends? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John If you are a Christian, would you like to know how to answer the tough questions your friends are asking about God? Do you know what to say if someone asks you to show them who Jesus really is? Do you know what Jesus claimed about Himself? Do you know where and how Jesus says He can change a person’s life? In this series of article, Dr. Ankerberg will lay out the evidence you can use to witness to your friends.
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HTML	PDF	What Does the Masonic Lodge Teach Its Members About Jesus?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Masonry claims that it does not offend a Christian’s beliefs about Jesus Christ. But if you look closely at what the Lodge teaches its members, you will see that this can’t be true.
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HTML	PDF	The Order of the Eastern Star
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Order of the Eastern Star is specifically intended for the wives, daughters, and female relatives of Master Masons. Its rituals were prepared by Dr. Rob Morris, a leading Mason. This brief article discusses some of the things Eastern Star members are taught.
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HTML	PDF	What Leading Thinkers Have Said About Jesus
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John This article quotes well-known leaders and thinkers, both believers and non-believers, to show that investigating Jesus is a “worthwhile endeavor”. Is there any other person in history who has had such an impact on the lives of people even centuries after they were gone?
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HTML	PDF	Do We Have Accurate Information About Jesus?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John Were eyewitnesses to the events of Jesus life still around when the Gospels were written? If so, what does that tell us about the trustworthiness of those accounts? Dr. Ankerberg explains and illustrates.
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HTML	PDF	Jesus Christ and Christian Zen
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The sight of “Christian” Zenists denying or blaspheming Jesus while worshipping idols of Buddha is a striking one. Sitting in blissful meditation before statues of Buddha they describe the wonders of “Christian mysticism.” They cannot seem to comprehend how “the beauty of Christian Zen” only masks an ugly core of rebellion and nihilism.
Jesus Seminar
HTML	PDF	The Jesus Seminar, Jesus, and Higher Criticism - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Does it matter what you think about Jesus? Does it matter whether or not he was God in human flesh? Does it matter whether or not you believe your Bible to be the Word of God to man? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon say “Yes,” and in this article they begin to explain why these are important matters especially for Christians.
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HTML	PDF	The Jesus Seminar, Jesus, and Higher Criticism - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Can anyone truly believe that Jesus is who He said He was, or that He did the things that He and the Gospel writers said He did? The Jesus Seminar says “No.” Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon explain why you do not have to take that as your final answer.
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HTML	PDF	The Jesus Seminar, Jesus, and Higher Criticism - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Jesus Seminar has been the source for many of the stories secular news magazines print about Jesus, especially around Easter and Christmas. Should they be considered authoritative? Can their scholarship be trusted? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look further at some of the problems with the Jesus Seminar in this article.
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HTML	PDF	The Jesus Seminar, Jesus, and Higher Criticism - Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The writing team of Ankerberg and Weldon finish their look at the findings of the Jesus Seminar with this question: Which should be rejected: The New Testament, or Liberal Scholarship?
Justification
HTML	PDF	Cults and the Biblical Doctrine of Justification by Faith - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Is our justification only “now”? What happens to it if we sin? Is it important to understand what justification is? Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon address these issues.
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HTML	PDF	Cults and the Biblical Doctrine of Justification by Faith - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Continuing their discussion of justification, Drs. John Ankerberg and John Weldon focus this time on imputed righteous which is apart from the law, and justification, accomplished in harmony with God’s justice.
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HTML	PDF	Cults and the Biblical Doctrine of Justification by Faith - Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Over the past few months, we have discussed the various aspects of Justification by faith. This article offers the scriptural proof for this doctrine.
Masonic Lodge
HTML	PDF	Is Masonry A Cult?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The question of whether or not Freemasonry fits the definition of a cult has caused much concern in recent years. In this article Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at eight characteristics of cults which are shared, in varying degrees, by Masonry.
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HTML	PDF	The Masonic Lodge
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John A brief look at the teachings of the Masonic Lodge, particularly what the Lodge rituals teach about God, Jesus, salvation and other doctrines.
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HTML	PDF	What Does Masonry Teach About Christianity?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Masonry claims it is compatible with the Christian faith, but, in fact, Masonic literature reveals Masonry is anti-Christian!
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HTML	PDF	Where Do Masonry and Christianity Conflict? – Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Freemasonry is a key player in Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons. Many of America’s Founding Fathers and Presidents have been members of the Masonic Lodge. Do these factors lend Masonry a legitimacy beyond questions—or are there areas where the teachings of the Lodge are in direct conflict with what the Bible teaches?
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HTML	PDF	Where Do Masonry and Christianity Conflict? – Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Can any Mason honestly claim that the Lodge has no theology of its own? One reason Masons give for believing Freemasonry is not a religion is their claim that Freemasonry has no theology. But is this true? The authors examine this and other claims from Masonic leaders about the religious nature of Masonry.
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HTML	PDF	Where Do Masonry and Christianity Conflict? – Part 3
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John We are examining the religious teachings of Masonry and comparing them with the teachings of the Bible. The Masonic Lodge teaches that all men including Christians live in spiritual darkness until they enter and become members of the Lodge. Is this biblical? Masons teach and believe in a universal Fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man. Is this biblical?
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HTML	PDF	Where Do Masonry and Christianity Conflict? – Part 4
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Masonry teaches that the God of the Bible is the God of the Masonic Lodge. Is this true?
Messiah
HTML	PDF	Incredible Prophecies: Do They Prove God Exists? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In this first of a two part series, Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon look at the statistical probability that any one man could fulfill all the prophecies regarding the Messiah in the Old Testament. What studies have been done, and what conclusions have been reached?
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HTML	PDF	Incredible Prophecies: Do They Prove God Exists? - Part 2
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John In this article, we find two illustrations which point out the absurdity of believing one man could possibly have fulfilled all the prophecies about the Messiah—unless He was the Messiah!
Mighty I Am
HTML	PDF	The Mighty I Am
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Mighty I Am movement was founded by Guy Ballard. Its purpose is “to bring ascended I AM power to America, that she might fulfill her cosmic destiny as the world’s repository of Light.” This article describes the doctrines and dangers of this movement.
Mormonism
HTML	PDF	Are Apostles and Prophets Needed in the Church Today?
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons claim their apostles and prophets are signs indicating they are the one true church. Pastor Cowan looks at their Scriptural “proof,” and explains why their explanations are inconsistent, and therefore, wrong.
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HTML	PDF	Changed LDS Scripture - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormonism has four books of scripture, but the only one they express reservations about is the Bible. The eighth LDS Article of Faith says, “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.” Mormons believe poor translation is just one problem that makes the Bible less reliable.
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HTML	PDF	Changed LDS Scripture - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Most Bible believing Christians would be very reluctant to make changes in the Bible because of warnings in texts like Deuteronomy 4:2. But there are a few people, like Joseph Smith, who think they can improve the Bible.
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HTML	PDF	Changed LDS Scripture - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormonism's founder, Joseph Smith, declared, "From sundry revelations which had been received (by him), it was apparent that many important points touching the salvation of men, had been taken from the Bible, or lost before it was compiled." That is a serious charge but Smith and other LDS leaders use it to try to prove there is a need for the new LDS "scriptures." They also claim that the Bible has been corrupted by errors in translation and by deliberate changes made by careless, unscrupulous scribes who also deleted or lost at least 20 books from it.
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HTML	PDF	Changed LDS Scripture - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The King James Version or KJV Bible is the official LDS Bible even though Joseph Smith “translated” the Joseph Smith Translation Bible between 1830 and 1833. In a previous article we quoted Genesis 1:1-3 from the KJV and from the Joseph Smith Translation to show that they are very different. The KJV translation of the Bible was made in 1611 and was translated from ancient Hebrew manuscripts of the Bible that are still available. But upon what are the changes in the Joseph Smith Translation based?
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HTML	PDF	Changed LDS Scripture - Part 5
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Bible warns readers in Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6 and Revelation 22:18-19 not to add to or delete from what God has revealed, and those who believe the Bible have obeyed it. But Joseph Smith added, deleted and changed many parts of the Bible in his Joseph Smith Translation or JST (also called the Inspired Version), which shows how he viewed the Bible.
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HTML	PDF	Is God An Exalted, Glorified Man? - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin On April 7, 1844 Smith delivered a funeral sermon known as the King Follett Discourse in which he taught that God was once a man and that men could become gods. That seems pretty clear. So why do modern Mormons, and even some evangelicals, deny that this is a teaching of the LDS church?
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HTML	PDF	Is God An Exalted, Glorified Man? - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Devout Mormons will answer the question in our title differently than an evangelical Christian. While some think that Joseph Smith’s doctrine of God (“God Himself was once as we are now and is an exalted man”) is not taught in Mormonism today, we have seen that it is an integral part of Mormon theology. It is also a vital part of the LDS doctrine of “eternal progression.”
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HTML	PDF	Is God An Exalted, Glorified Man? - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons believe that the President of their Church is a living Prophet who speaks for God now. Marvin Cowan explains that Mormons believe that God is a resurrected, glorified man because all 15 LDS Prophets have taught that doctrine!
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HTML	PDF	Is Mormonism’s Jesus the Biblical Jesus?
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now emphasizes the fact that they believe in Jesus Christ and they are therefore Christians. They do believe in a “Jesus Christ,” but is He the Jesus of the Bible?
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HTML	PDF	Is the Book of Mormon a Divine Revelation?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Even though Mormon prophets and leaders have always stressed the divine authority of the Book of Mormon, and therefore that it could withstand any and all critical scrutiny, many theologians and scholars over the years have shown the falsity of the claim. In this article the authors briefly highlight just several of the many facts that disqualify the Book of Mormon for any serious consideration of revelation from God.
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HTML	PDF	“Latter-day Saints” and Christ’s Second Coming
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin When Mormonism began in 1830 it was called the Church of Christ by its founder, Joseph Smith. Then in 1834 the official name was changed to The Church of The Latter Day Saints. Smith said God gave them that name because Mormons were Christ’s church in the latter days. Marvin Cowan leads you through the Smith’s various “revelations” regarding the latter days.
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HTML	PDF	Latter-day Saints—(The Mormons) How Do Their Beliefs Regarding the Nature of God and Salvation compare with Biblical Christianity?
AUTHORS: Bjornstad, Dr James The Latter-day Saints, more well known as the Mormons, are one of the groups claiming to be “the only true church.” Dr. James Bjornstad examines their theology, and compares it to the Bible.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Marvin Cowan continues his examination of the various texts Mormons claim as “scripture.” How does their Doctrine and Covenants measure up to their own definition of what Scripture should be? Does it confirm their own teachings?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin “Revelation, therefore, is an essential part of the true church, constant, current revelation” So says the Mormon church. But how much current revelation has there been in the church’s history? How about in the last 100 years? Marvin Cowan answers these questions in this article.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Do the Mormons have a “living prophet, who receives current revelation from God”? According to their scriptures they should. Marvin Cowan examines this claim to uniqueness.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mormon book “Doctrine and Covenants” is allegedly filled with “revelation after revelation from the heavens.” In this article Marvin Cowan looks at some of those “revelations” to see if they can be trusted.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 5
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Doctrine and Covenants claims to be a “Revelation given to Joseph Smith….” However, as Marvin Cowan points out, parts of this “revelation” are quite clearly in error. So what is the source of the information?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 6
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Polygamy has been a controversial teaching within the Latter-days Saints organization for many years. Marvin Cowan reveals a contradiction between what does the organization currently says and what their “scripture” Doctrine and Covenants says on this subject.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 7
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Read Joseph Smith’s instructions on how to recognize of an “angelic messenger” is from God or not. And learn how this test is guaranteed to fail! Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants - Part 8
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Most Mormons know about the Word of Wisdom, but many don’t know it is recorded in Doctrine and Covenants as a revelation, nor do they know what it really teaches. Marvin Cowan explores those issues in this article.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The first of the thirteen “Articles of Faith” states: “We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” But, as Marvin Cowan explains this month, Joseph Smith redefined terms. The Mormon Church uses the same words evangelicals do, but they teach a completely different doctrine about God.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 2
AUTHORS: The first Article says: “We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.” While the words sound Christian, the Mormon interpretation is quite different because of the historical setting from which they came. Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin What makes men sinners? Why are men punished for sin? Did Adam sin in the Garden of Eden? These are just some of the many questions that set Mormon doctrine apart from biblical doctrine. Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin In our previous discussions of the LDS Articles of “Faith we looked at their historical context and the meaning of the first two Articles in light of that context. Now we need to know what Mormons believe about “the atonement of Christ in order to understand the third Article of faith.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 5
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Third Article of Faith declares: “We believe that through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.” If that’s not confusing enough, Mormons are told that Adam and Eve had to disobey the command not to eat of the fruit in order to fulfill the greater command to replenish the earth! Marvin Cowan helps sort through this confusing mix of teachings.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 6
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The 13 creedal statements found in the Articles of Faith use words familiar to Christians but they have very different meanings to Mormons. What do Mormons mean when they say “faith in the Lord Jesus Christ”? What do Mormons include as “first principles and ordinances of the gospel”? Does their view agree with the Bible?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 7
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin What is the LDS view of repentance? Marvin Cowan continues to look at what The Articles of Faith say on the subject. He points out that they contradict each other—and the Bible on this vital issue.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 8
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Article Four lists four principles (or laws) and ordinances necessary for salvation. We previously discussed faith and repentance, which are the first two principles. This month the topic is “baptism by immersion for the remission of sins.” Marvin Cowan examines this teaching.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 9
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin One of the more controversial doctrines found in Mormonism is baptism for the dead. What Scriptures do they use as justification for this practice? Are the arguments valid?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 10
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The final item in the fourth Article of Faith is “Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.” LDS apostle James Talmage says this involves “confirmation into the [LDS] Church.” The fifth Article also requires laying on of hands as a prerequisite for preaching. What do they say this involves? Is their understanding of “laying on of hands” similar to what the biblical model is?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 11
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin LDS Apostle, James Talmage, declared, “No one may officiate in any ordinance of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unless he has been ordained to the particular order or office of Priesthood, by those possessing the requisite authority….” So how did Joseph Smith receive his ordination?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 12
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The sixth Article of Faith declares, “We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, viz., apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc.” Since those are the same names mentioned in Ephesians 4:11, does this mean the Mormon Church is organized just like the New Testament Church? Marvin Cowan says no, and he explains why in this month’s article.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 13
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons claim, “We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.” But, as Marvin Cowan points out, their organization, despite the names, is nothing like the church described in the Bible.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 14
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The seventh Article of Faith declares, “We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc.” But the LDS church makes several claims about these gifts and their function that are not found in the Bible. What is their documentation?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 15
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The 8th Article of Faith of the LDS (Mormon) Church states in part: “We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly…” What evidence do Mormons give for errors in translation? Is there any evidence that their own scriptures are “better” translations, or more appropriately called the “word of God”? Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 16
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Is there a lack of clarity in the Bible, as Mormons claim? Are Christians sharply divided on the issue of salvation? Marvin Cowan examines these issues.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 17
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Why do Mormons use the King James Version of the Bible instead of Joseph Smith’s translation? Why is the Bible only accepted “as far as it is translated correctly”? Who decides what’s right and what’s not? These are some of the questions that plague modern day LDS members. Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 18
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Is the Book of Mormon actually superior to the Bible? Marvin Cowan gives seven lines of evidence that show the Book of Mormon does not live up to the claim by Joseph Smith that it is “the most correct of any book on earth….”
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 19
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons claim the Book of Mormon is “Another Testament of Jesus Christ,” but is that a valid claim? What is a “testament”? Mormons further claim the Book of Mormon is a “second witness” for Christ. But it can’t be that either. Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 20
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Marvin Cowan explains that the revision of some of Mormonism’s primary documents presents a problem. Since the ninth Article of Faith says Mormons believe “all that God has revealed,” should they believe it as it was first revealed or the way it was “revised”?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 21
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The 9th Article of Faith declares that God “will yet reveal many great and important things….” But who is “qualified” to receive these prophecies? What happens when you have “prophets” who do not prophesy? Why happens when your prophets prophesy—but the prophecies don’t come to fulfillment? These are some of the questions facing the Mormon church.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 22
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The ninth Article of Faith states that Mormons believe in revelation outside of the Bible and their other scriptures for divine guidance. But they limit the source of such revelation to the President of their Church, whom they believe is a prophet. But what happens when these prophets give contradictory revelations?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 23
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Marvin Cowan quotes Mormon sources to show that Mormons have changed some words and re-interpreted others in the 10th Article of Faith. Have these facts led some non-Mormons to accept what Mormons say as biblical?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 24
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Marvin Cowan reveals some of the Mormon teachings about Israel, the restoration of the “lost tribes”, and the location of Zion (the new Jerusalem). Why does he say that some of these teachings are, in fact, false prophecies?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 25
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith prophesied that the “Lost Tribes” would be regathered in Zion (Missouri) under his guidance—but that hasn’t happened. Marvin Cowan shows how this has caused some difficulties for the Mormon Church.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 26
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The tenth LDS article of faith is about the gathering of Israel, the restoration of the Ten Tribes and the building of Zion or the New Jerusalem in America. But how do the events foretold here match history? Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 27
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Does the Mormon church have the right to “allow” all men to worship God in their own way, as the 11th Article of Faith claims? Are they as tolerant as that statement makes them sound? Marvin Cowan looks into those questions.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 28
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The twelfth LDS Article of Faith states, “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law.” But Mormon history paints a very different picture of the church. Marvin Cowan relates several incidents, including the infamous Mountain Meadow Massacre.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 29
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mountain Meadows Massacre is still a difficult part of Mormon history. Marvin Cowan explains how recent events have helped to bring this scandalous event back into public focus, and the Mormon leadership's response to it.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 30
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The 12th LDS Article of Faith states, “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers and magistrates, in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law.”—But historically, Mormon leaders have not lived up to what this Article says, as Marvin Cowan documents in this article.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 31
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The 13th Article of Faith for the LDS church states in part, “We believe in being honest….” Marvin Cowan shows how church leaders, all the way back to Joseph Smith, have not lived up to this Article. Is the same true for today’s leadership?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 32
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Thirteenth LDS Article of Faith says, “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men….” But Joseph Smith himself did not live up to this standard. Neither does the current LDS Prophet, Gordon Hinckley!
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 33
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin How well do Mormon leaders exemplify the traits mentioned in the 13th Article of Faith? This month, Marvin Cowan shows how well Joseph Smith demonstrated being “chaste, benevolent and virtuous”.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 34
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin How benevolent is the Mormon Church? The 13th Article of Faith calls the faithful to help the poor, but LDS Apostle James Talmadge seemed uncertain if there were any “poor” Mormons, and in another writing clarifies that help should be extended to those who are not only members, but also “worthy”.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 35
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin According to Apostle James Talmadge, the 13th Article of Faith includes the requirement of tithing and the law of consecration. How closely do Mormons follow these two requirements?
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Articles of Faith - Part 36
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin This final installment on the Articles of Faith deals with LDS teachings about plural marriage.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Bible
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Latter Day Saints, also known as Mormons, claim that they believe the Bible, just like other Christians. But do they? Marvin Cowan examines the evidence that puts this claim in serious doubt—in fact, he says that this claim contradicts what church leaders have said.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Book of Mormon
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mormons claim that they revere both the Bible and The Book of Mormon. In his last article, Marvin Cowan pointed out how the Latter Day Saints really view the Bible, now in this article he begins to look at the their view of The Book of Mormon. What he has to say may surprise you.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Book of Mormon - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin According to Joseph Smith, “The Book of Mormon [is] the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion.” But the Book of Mormon has had over 4,000 changes, and does not support many major Mormon doctrines! What is the truth? Marvin Cowan explains
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Book of Mormon - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Continuing with his analysis of The Book of Mormon, this week Marvin Cowan addresses the “prophecy” in Ezekiel 37 which many Mormons believe speaks of The Book of Mormon.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Book of Mormon - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin When the LDS call their Book of Mormon “Another Testament of Jesus Christ” are they being honest? Or is it an attempt to deceive Christians? Marvin Cowan explains why Christians need to be discerning!
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Pearl of Great Price - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Pearl of Great Price is the smallest of the four volumes of Latter Day Saint’s scripture and contains four little books: Moses, Abraham, Joseph Smith-Matthew and Joseph Smith-History, as well as the “Articles of Faith. Marvin Cowan looks at what this volume contributes to Mormon theology.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Pearl of Great Price - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Christians believe God inspired the writers of the Bible and therefore it cannot be changed just because someone wants to change it. But Mormon leaders seem to have no difficulty with changing their “inspired” writings. Marvin Cowan explores the changes that have been made in the Pearl of Great Price.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Pearl of Great Price - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormonism claims that the Pearl of Great Price contains the writings of Moses and Abraham which clarify and amplify their records in the Good of Genesis in the Bible. But does that claim stand up to scholarly examination? Marvin Cowan looks at the evidence.
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HTML	PDF	Mormon Scripture: The Pearl of Great Price - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Where is the Garden of Eden located? The Bible places it somewhere in the vicinity of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers—somewhere in the Middle East. But according to Mormon scripture, it’s actually located in America! Marvin Cowan shows you where.
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AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Drs. Ankerberg and Weldon give a brief overview of the beliefs and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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HTML	PDF	Mormonism and the Millennial Kingdom
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Marvin Cowan quotes prophecies and predictions about the Millennial Kingdom from Joseph Smith and other Mormon leaders—prophecies that never came true. How do Mormons explain this failure on the part of their leaders?
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HTML	PDF	Mormonism and the Millennial Kingdom - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Many religions have predicted the future, but Mormon Presidents are also Prophets, so when they make predictions they claim their messages came directly from God. Since Mormons believe their Prophets are inspired, their messages are accepted as scripture. But Marvin Cowan points out that these prophets have a poor track record in predicting what will happen.
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HTML	PDF	Mormonism’s Claim to Be Christian
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mormon Church claims to be Christian. But what happens when you compare their doctrines with what the Bible teaches? Can their claims be believed?
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HTML	PDF	Mormonism’s Prophetic Record
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John Are there demonstrable false prophecies within Mormon scripture and literature? The legitimacy and validity of the entire Mormon church rested squarely upon its declaration that Joseph Smith was a genuine prophet of God. If he was not, then the Mormon church has been guilty of promoting a false prophet to the world for over 170 years.
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HTML	PDF	Mormonism’s Three Millennial Cities
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin A booklet published by the LDS Church declares: “…Bible doctrine is Mormon doctrine and Mormon doctrine is Bible doctrine. They are one and the same.” If this is true, shouldn’t Mormonism teach what the Bible teaches? Marvin Cowan explains how the Mormon teaching differs from biblical teaching about Enoch, the City of Enoch, and the New Jerusalem.
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HTML	PDF	Mormonism’s View of Jesus Christ the Savior
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons today often say they believe in Jesus Christ as Savior just like other Christians, but Mormon leaders are teaching things that are not in the Bible. Marvin Cowan gives examples from Mormon leaders.
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HTML	PDF	Moroni and The Book of Mormon
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin In this article Pastor Cowan enumerates several inconsistencies in LDS historical accounts, particularly of Joseph Smith’s “First Vision,” which cast serious doubt on the origin of The Book of Mormon. For example, was it Moroni or Nephi who appeared to Joseph Smith? It depends on which account you read!
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HTML	PDF	New Jerusalem of Mormonism
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Official Mormon documents indicate that the “New Jerusalem” was to be built in Missouri by Mormons, but would be joined by the New Jerusalem coming down from heaven! But it hasn’t happened. Why is that a problem for Mormons?
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HTML	PDF	Origin of Latter Day Saint’s Priesthood
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Marvin Cowan explores the LDS teachings on the Priesthood, and explains why they are self-contradictory, as well as being contrary to what the Bible teaches.
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HTML	PDF	Priesthood in Mormonism - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Milton R. Hunter, the General Authority who actually wrote “The Gospel Through The Ages,” said, “Priesthood is probably the most important single item in the Gospel. Without it the ordinances could not be performed; neither could the true Church be established.” Marvin Cowan takes a look at the Mormon teaching about priesthood and compares it with biblical teaching.
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HTML	PDF	Priesthood in Mormonism - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Author Marvin Cowan responds to the Mormon teaching on priesthood found in Gospel Principles. Can the Mormon claims regarding priesthood be found in the Bible?
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HTML	PDF	Priesthood in Mormonism - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Brigham Young, the second Mormon Prophet described LDS priesthood as “invisible, almighty God-like power”. It certainly is invisible, but to say it is an “almighty God-like” power is another matter.
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HTML	PDF	Priesthood in Mormonism - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormon Priesthood is one of the LDS doctrines discussed in the official LDS study guide, Gospel Principles. Marvin Cowan discusses the LDS teaching, taking special notice of the Bible texts used to support their view of priesthood.
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HTML	PDF	Priesthood in Mormonism - Part 5
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons often ask others “Where did you get your authority?” By that they mean authority to preach, baptize, ordain, etc. Latter-day Saints [LDS] don’t believe that God will accept such work unless it is performed by one who has the priesthood.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons claim that having “prophets” is a sign that they are the “true church.” But what are the biblical qualifications for a prophet? Do the Mormon prophets fit? Is their claim valid? Marvin Cowan explains.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin In this article Marvin Cowan explores the prophecy by Joseph Smith, in which he stated that Christ would return when he was 85 years old. Obviously it didn’t happen. How does the LDS explain that?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Bible gives a clear definition of a false prophet: one whose prophecies do not come to pass. Do the Mormon prophets fit this definition? How do Mormon officials explain the lack of fulfillment for some prophecies? Marvin Cowan deals with these questions.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets and Prophecy in Mormonism - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Few Mormons can come up with any prophecies that their leaders have made, even though prophecy is an important doctrine in the LDS church. In this article, Marvin Cowan looks at one “prophecy”, and examines the historical context and the alleged fulfillment.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Since Mormons believe the President of the LDS Church is a “prophet” to whom God reveals the future and His will for mankind, they believe they have information that no one else on earth has. But what does Mormon history reveal about some of these prophecies?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Profile of a Prophet is the title of an article by Hugh B. Brown in the LDS magazine Ensign for June 2006. The article is a discussion about Joseph Smith being a true prophet. But does he pass the biblical test for a true prophet?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 3
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormonism’s founding prophet, Joseph Smith said, “When a man goes about prophesying, and commands men to obey his teachings, he must either be a true or false prophet.” What does history show about Joseph Smith’s own prophecies?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 4
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Early Mormon leaders often criticized other churches for not having current revelation and new scripture. But what happens when we look at revelation in Mormonism’s history?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 5
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin President Ezra Taft Benson, the thirteenth LDS Prophet said, “The ultimate test of a true prophet is that when he speaks in the name of the Lord, his words come to pass.” How well did he do in regard to this test?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 6
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin On July 12, 1843 Mormonism's founder, Joseph Smith, recorded a revelation about plural marriage that wasn't published in the Doctrine and Covenants until 1852. But Joseph Smith had been practicing polygamy since around 1831. Who did Mormons resolve that conflict?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 7
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons take great pride in being a “temple building people.” Mormonism’s founder, Joseph Smith, claimed the Lord told him to build temples in four specific locations. Were they built? If so, are they among the Temples which LDS use today?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 8
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Christians believe when God says something it is true. If God’s word can’t be trusted, nothing and nobody can be trusted! That is why it was considered a heinous crime in the Old Testament if someone claimed to be a prophet with a message from God when his message was not from God.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 9
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormon Apostle Bruce R. McConkie himself said, “The mere claim on the part of professing religionists that they have the testimony of Jesus does not of itself guarantee or prove that they do in fact have the spirit of prophecy so as to be true prophets.” Marvin Cowan explains why it is important to “test the spirits”.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 10
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons use Amos 3:7 to teach that prophets are necessary today because God reveals all He is going to do through them. But is that what Amos said?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 11
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin When a man claims to be a prophet of God, his message will reveal whether or not his claim is true. Since prophets claim their messages come from God, a prophet’s message may also reveal something about his God.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 12
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Because Joseph Smith was the founding Prophet of Mormonism his messages are very important to Mormons. And his words in the Doctrine and Covenants are canonized LDS scripture, so they are infallible to most Mormons. In this article we will look at three more of Smith’s revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 13
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mormon Church claims to be “the only true and living church upon the face of the whole earth” and that they alone have the authority or priesthood that God recognizes to do His work.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 14
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith, Mormonism’s founder, often said his messages were “revelations from God” and began many of them with the words “Thus saith the Lord.” Since Smith was a prolific writer and speaker, there is a lot of material available to study and see if they are God-given.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 15
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith claimed the revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were revealed to him by the same Lord Jesus who is seen in the New Testament. So, we should expect to see the Lord exercise the same kind of foreknowledge in Joseph Smith’s revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants that He did in the Bible.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 16
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young gave prophecies about the same people – some of which were contradictory, and some of which never came true. So, did God lie to them, or were they lying about receiving prophecies from God?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 17
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin In Doctrine and Covenants 124:22-23 George Miller, Lyman Wight, John Snider and others are given a prophecy to "…build a house unto my name, such a one as my servant Joseph (Smith) shall show unto them, upon the place which he shall show unto them also…." But this house (Nauvoo House) was never built. Why does that present problems for Mormons?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 18
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin On January 19, 1841 in Doctrine and Covenants Section 124 “the Lord” commanded LDS to build a Temple as well as the Nauvoo House in Nauvoo, Illinois. But Mormon history reveals that temple was never built. Why is that a problem for Mormons?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 19
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Doctrine and Covenants Section 124 is dated January 19, 1841. Verse 1 says, “Verily, thus saith the Lord unto you, my servant Joseph Smith, I am well pleased with your offering and acknowledgments, which you have made; for unto this end have I raised you up, that I might show forth my wisdom…” The last five articles discussed some of the problems in Doctrine and Covenants 124. This article summaries the issues raised in the previous five articles.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 20
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Moving into Doctrine and Covenants Section 125, Marvin Cowan reveals even more problems in prophecies from and about Mormonism’s founder.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 21
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormonism began as the result of a vision that Joseph Smith claimed he had in 1820 when he was 14 years of age. He also said the angel Moroni began visiting him in 1823 and visited him once a year until he translated the Book of Mormon. Following Smith's example, many of his early followers also said they were visited by angels or had revelations.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 22
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mormons often refer to Joseph Smith’s so-called “Civil War Prophecy to show that he was a true prophet. But author Marvin Cowan shows why the prophecy itself makes that position problematic.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 23
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin How did Joseph Smith's personal diary become LDS scripture? Was everything in his diary inspired or only parts? How do the LDS determine the answers to those questions?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 24
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith said the Lord named their church the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because they were living in the last days and gave prophetic statements “revealed to him by the Lord” that sound like he would be alive at the time of Christ’s return. How do Mormons explain these prophecies?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 25
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith, the founding Prophet and first President of the Mormon Church, was a polygamist. He claimed God revealed to him that he and other LDS men were to have more than one wife. That revelation was “recorded on July 12, 1843” and is now Doctrine and Covenants, Section 132.statements “revealed to him by the Lord” that sound like he would be alive at the time of Christ’s return. How do Mormons explain these prophecies?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 26
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Polygamy was so important in early Mormonism that their first seven Prophets or Presidents and thousands of members were polygamists. “The Lord” commanded Joseph Smith and other LDS men to have more than one wife in Doctrine and Covenants Section 132, which was recorded on July 12, 1843. That is the only LDS scripture that clearly teaches polygamy, but it also teaches celestial (eternal) marriage and those two LDS beliefs are so intertwined that it is not easy to separate them.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 27
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The current heading of Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 says it is a “Revelation given through Joseph Smith the Prophet, at Nauvoo, Illinois, recorded July 12, 1843,… However, from the time it was first published in the Doctrine and Covenants until 1921, the heading said, “Revelation on the Eternity of the Marriage Covenant, including Plurality of Wives. Given through Joseph, the Seer,… July 12, 1843.” Why the change?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 28
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Doctrine and Covenants Section 132 has 66 verses, most of which focus on Joseph Smith and “the new and everlasting covenant” of eternal marriage and polygamy. These verses state that all who have this “new and everlasting covenant” revealed to them must obey it or be damned and no one can reject it and enter God’s glory.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 29
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith called Doctrine and Covenants 133 a revelation, but unlike his other revelations in the first edition of the Doctrine and Covenants in 1835, it was put in the Appendix and labeled “Section C” (100). At that time it was not considered the same as other Mormon scripture. But that changed in 1921.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 30
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin How and why did an article that was an appendix in the Doctrine and Covenants become a revelation? Did these “revelations” contradict other teachings from Mormon prophets?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 31
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Four articles first appeared in the Appendix of the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. Two of those articles were deleted entirely from the next edition while the other two articles were eventually moved into the main part of the book. Such changes might not raise questions in an ordinary book, but Mormons are taught that the Doctrine and Covenants is revealed scripture from God. If that is true, couldn’t God make up His mind where these articles belonged?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 32
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin In the January 2009 Ensign, the LDS Sunday school General Presidency said “The Doctrine and Covenants (is) a marvelous book of revelation that was written in our day and for our day.” But is that true when the newest content in the Doctrine and Covenants is President Kimball’s 1978 statement about a revelation he said he had allowing black men the LDS priesthood?
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 33
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph F. Smith, the sixth LDS Prophet, claimed he had a vision about the redemption of the dead on October 3, 1918. But his vision didn't become LDS scripture until 1976 when LDS leaders added it to the Pearl of Great Price. So, for 58 years, from 1918 until 1976, it was just an interesting document by an LDS Prophet, but it was not scripture.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 34
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Mormons teach that one of the signs of the true church is that it will have prophets who provide current revelation. Since LDS claim to be the one true church, they also claim to have prophets and current revelation. But between 1918 when Joseph F. Smith died and the present time, LDS have had ten Presidents or Prophets who did not add one revelation to the Doctrine and Covenants!
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 35
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith, Mormonism's founder, said he received Doctrine and Covenants 132 as a revelation from God commanding him and other Mormons to have a plurality of wives. That "revelation" is still in the current edition of the Doctrine and Covenants because Mormons believe it came from God even though they may not be living as polygamists.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 36
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Before June 1978, black males of African descent could join the LDS Church, but couldn't hold any office in either LDS priesthood, nor could they receive the LDS temple rites required to enter the highest level in the Celestial Heaven after death.
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HTML	PDF	Prophets in Mormonism - Part 37
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin For 148 years, Mormonism taught that black people of African descent were cursed and could not have the LDS priesthood and the mark of that curse was their black skin. Why were black people of that lineage cursed before 1978 while those living after 1978 are not cursed? And why did Kimball's 1978 "revelation" remove the curse, but leave the mark of the curse?
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HTML	PDF	The Mortal Jesus Christ of Mormonism
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Both Mormonism and the Bible refer to Jesus as the “Son of God.” But Mormonism defines those words in a very different way than the Bible does.
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HTML	PDF	The Pre-Mortal Christ of Mormonism
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin When we compare the Mormon Jesus to the biblical Jesus, we find that Mormonism teaches many things about “Jesus” that cannot be found in the Bible. This time Marvin Cowan reveals what Mormons teach about Jesus as a pre-existent spirit being.
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HTML	PDF	The Restoration - Part 1
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin The Mormon Church claims to be the “restored” church. But what evidence is there that the Church needed to be restored? What did they “restore” it to?
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HTML	PDF	The Restoration - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin In this article Marvin Cowan examines Joseph Smith’s account of the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He compares Smith’s account with newspapers and legal documents of the time to determine whether or not Smith’s account is true. His findings may surprise you.
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HTML	PDF	The Twelve Apostles in Mormonism - Part 2
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin ) In this article Pastor Marvin Cowan offers additional evidence to show that the “12 Apostles” in the Mormon Church do not correspond to the twelve apostles of Jesus’ day. Nor do they qualify the Mormon Church to be the “True Church,” as they claim.
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HTML	PDF	What are Latter-day Saints (Mormons) Taught About Jesus?
AUTHORS: Ankerberg, Dr. John / Weldon, Dr. John The Mormon Church claims allegiance to Jesus Christ. They claim to be a “Christian” religion, but even LDS president Gordon B. Hinkley admits, “The traditional Christ of whom they [Christians] speak is not the Christ of whom I speak.” So, what “Christ” do Mormons accept?
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HTML	PDF	Who or What Is The Holy Ghost?
AUTHORS: Cowan, Marvin Joseph Smith, Mormonism’s founder said, “I have always declared God to be a distinct personage, Jesus Christ a separate and distinct personage from God the Father, and that the Holy Ghost was a distinct personage and a Spirit: and these three constitute three distinct personages and three Gods.”
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