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For the past few weeks, the signs outside our building have pertained to fake "news," which surely almost everyone in the country has heard about by now. Before we even get to that, there is the problem of "non" news. For example, the following fact was
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Previously mentioned (March 26, 2017) was a brief introduction to The Story, written by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee, both from the apostate Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. It has been copyrighted at least two times by Zondervan in 2005 and 2008. And it has a study and
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The fourth objection centers on the fact that The Story was written by Max Lucado and a cohort (Randy Frazee) from his congregation (the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio). Lucado has been untrustworthy for 30 years. He gave up truth a long time ago—especially with regard to salvation.
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The final day of last month the Orlando Sentinel published a heart-wrenching tale of horror, as reported by ex-members of Word of Faith Fellowship in Spindale, North Carolina. The title of the article summarizes the contents: "Ex-Congregants Reveal Ungodly Abuse" (2-28-17). The heading
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In Exodus 20 God ecord, followed by many other laws (21-24). Instructions relating to the sacrifices for the people and the priests are found in the first seven chapters of Leviticus. But in this section of Leviticus is a blending of moral, spiritual, and ceremonial concepts. It begins with
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[Editor's note: In last week's article, the telephone conversation between a Baptist "pastor" and our friend, Preaching Brother (from another state) was being recounted. The "pastor" (designated DL for Denominational Leader) had sent out a form letter to "members" of
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When an angel of the Lord appeared to the priest Zacharias in the temple, he was troubled and fearful—not that he had done anything wrong, since he and his wife Elizabeth were righteous, obedient, and blameless (Luke 1:6, 12). No, he was troubled in the sense of being
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Two months ago Barb and I studied with Pat (not the actual name), who knew the Bible very well and had highlighted several verses. We sailed through the first two studies in complete agreement, but then came the third study, which concludes with a study of baptism's role
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And the devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever (Rev. 20:10). Although the Book of Revelation contains figurative and symbolic descriptions, no one doubts
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Today, people seem to think they have the right to sit in judgment on God. Does that sound presumptuous—like something no one would ever do? Atheists do it. They find fault all the time with God's universe (although they have never demonstrated they could have created a
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"THERE'S A GREAT DAY COMING" We often sing the song, "There's a Great Day Coming," which is absolutely true. We know that from a number of Bible passages, such as Romans 14:11-12; and 2 Corinthians 5:10. Romans 14:10
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So many "fake" news stories have been aired lately that one wonders if any "real" journalists remain. But while more phony claims assault our eyes and ears, we should realize that the concept is not new. Textbooks from which we all have studied also contained false