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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.
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