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Bible's 12 Quick Tips for Eternal Life Ask any two denominations what do you need to do to be saved and you get different answers. But if you take your question directly to the Bible, the answer is always the same. Let's check it out. Have You Heard the News? Should we sit on our good news or should we tell others about it? If we don't tell them, who will? And if we don't tell the good news, will we be punished? The Promised One Were Biblical prophecies specific enough to identify the Messiah? Let's take a look at the Scriptures and see for ourselves. The Promise Fulfilled Here is a door, behind which, according to some people, the secret of the universe is waiting for you. Either that's true, or it isn't. If true, it's the greatest truth ever told. If a lie, it is the greatest fraud ever inflicted on humanity. Let's see what's behind that door. Legends? Myths? or Word of God? The Old Testament claims God has spoken directly to man on a number of occasions? What should we make of these stories? Are they myths? legends? ancient fiction? Or could it be, there's more to it than that? Let's take a closer look and see what we can find out. The Rest of Your Life What should you do with the rest of your life? If you could ask him for advice, would you like to address that question to the wisest man who ever lived? You can! And his answer is found in Ecclesiastes. Let's check it out. Moral Law, Justice, and Evolution You and I find ourselves with a moral sense of right and wrong. Is it merely a subjective whim? Or is there more to it than that? Let's see what we can find out! Evolution: Trouble Times Four What do bombardier beetles, millipedes, eyes, and ears have in common? Answer: All raise questions evolution cannot answer. Check them out! Are You Related to a Neanderthal? Are there Homo sapiens neanderthals in our family tree? Or were they a breed apart? Let's see what paleontologists and archaeologists have discovered about this sub-species. Is Homo Erectus in Our Family Tree? Did Homo erectus evolve into modern humans? Or were they a breed apart? Let's see what paleontologists and archaeologists have discovered about this species. Homo Habilis and Associates Does the fossil record clearly show the evolution of mankind, or is it a series of gaps filled with speculation based on meager evidence? Let's see what paleontologists and archaeologists have discovered about hominids. Punctuated Equilibrium: Provable? or Unprovable? Does punctuated equilibrium offer a feasible explanation for the fossil record? Can the theory be tested? Let's check it out. Fossils Vote on Evolution What do you think would happen if we put evolution to a vote, allowing the fossils themselves to decide the outcome? Sounds fair, sounds reasonable; even sounds democratic, doesn't it? Let's give it a try. Theory, Fossils, and a Two-Sided Puzzle Do fossils support evolution? Or do the undermine they theory? Scientists have now scrutinized over 100,000 specimen from around the world covering fauna from the past 3,500,000,000 years. What have they learned? Let's check it out. Evolution -- To What Degree? Mutations create variety in a population, and Natural Selection culls out the unfavorable results. But does this process lead to macro evolution? or micro evolution? Let's check it out. Young Earth versus Old Earth Can we determine the age of the earth by counting the generations listed in Genesis? If the universe is actually older than 6,000 years, does that discredit the Bible? Does it discredit Christianity? Let's check it out. Those Elusive Beneficial Mutations Naturalists claim that evolution is driven by beneficial mutations. Is that a plausible explanation for the diversity found in nature? Let's check it out. Evolution: The Devil Is in the Details (Part Three of Four) Are mutations the driving force in evolution? Is that feasible? Let's check it out. Evolution: The Devil Is in the Details (Part One of Four) Why is evolution so widely accepted nowadays? What supports it? Does anything cast doubt on the theory? Let's take a look. Evolution: The Devil Is in the Details (Part Two of Four) Why did you turn out to be human rather than, say, an orangutan? Let's take a look at the DNA facts of life, so you can tell your children or grandchildren. No, it won't be boring! Evolution: The Devil Is in the Details (Part Four of Four) Did mankind evolve from bacteria? Did the Encyclopedia Britannica evolve from Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace? Check it out! Naturalism: Science or Science Fiction? Naturalism sounds like a reasonable position with scientific backing, at least on the surface. Much of it is taught in our schools as a series of facts. But do facts really support the theory? Let's take a closer look at the evidence, and see what we can find. Restoration of the Church What church tradition should we follow? Anglican? Baptist? Methodist? Presbyterian? or Roman Catholic? Say, what if we were to put aside all human traditions and personal preferences and simply follow the teachings of Christ, Peter, Paul and other New Testament writers? That idea occurred to a number of church leaders in various denominations on both sides of the Atlantic over two hundred years ago. So what happened? Reformation of the Church They were brave, courageous men, men willing to die for their religious beliefs. And some did. But what did the reformers actually accomplish? A return to the scriptures in church organization, doctrine, and worship? Or merely more creeds and further divisions of the church? Let's take a look. Look What They've Done to My Church Whatever happened to that early church -- the one that Jesus founded and Paul helped promulgate throughout the known world of the first century? It changed. Slowly and surely, it changed. Whatever Happened to the Church Christ Built? Since Jesus established his church, and the New Testament describes his church, do you think it might be a good idea for twenty-first century churches to follow the biblical example: in doctrine? in organization? in worship? Why would Luke, Paul, Peter, James, and John provide us with such extensive details of the original church, if they did not intend for us to follow this pattern? THE LIFE OF DANIEL BOONE by Lyman C. Draper, edited by Ted Franklin Belue Here we are presented with a book about an eighteenth century explorer, written by a nineteenth century biographer, and edited by a twentieth century author. How does it come off? Not too bad! In fact, this is probably the most authoritative account of the renowned frontiersman we will ever see. Sins Against People What difference does it make whether we keep the Golden Rule? The difference between heaven and hell, says Jesus. Should we ignore his advice? or listen to what he has to say? Sins Against God Jesus and his apostles explicitly warn us about the sins of blasphemy, disloyalty, disobedience, idolatry, materialism, oaths, swearing, sorcery, and witchcraft. Should we ignore their advice? or listen to what they have to say? Sins of the Mind or Spirit Be careful what you think, for that is what you become. Jesus, Peter, Paul, James, John, and the writer of Hebrews all warn us of the sins of the mind or spirit. Should we ignore them? or see what they have to say? Sins of the Flesh We don't hear much about it any more, not even in church. But Christ and his apostles spoke passionately about sin and it's consequences. Should we ignore their warnings? or see what they have to say? Christian Virtues Are Christian virtues just for sissies, wimps, and other losers? Or are they the most reasonable way for all of us to live? Let's check it out. Resurrection or Deception? The story of Jesus' resurrection is a compelling one, but is it true? How can we in the twenty-first century account for this Gospel story? What Must We Do to Inherit Eternal Life? Surely the most important question ever asked is: What must we do to inherit eternal life? And who is better qualified to answer that question than Jesus, Peter, and Paul? So let's see what they have to say. Jesus: Legendary Hero or Real Man? Surely, it's the most extraordinary story ever told. Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, came to earth and sacrificed himself so that we mortals might have eternal life. Fact? or fiction? One compelling bit of evidence strongly suggests it is indeed a fact. But churches will never mention it! Was Jesus Mistaken? Did Jesus predict an early second coming? Did it happen? How do Christians account for it? The Sign of Jonah Certainly the details surrounding Jesus' resurrection differ in the four Gospels. We are tempted to dismiss the whole thing, and say, if the Gospel writers could not agree on what happened, why should we believe any of it? Actually, there is a reason. Let's check it out! Watch PBS for College Credits? Would you believe that the Kentucky Education Television broadcasts fully accredited college-level courses statewide on their PBS channel? Convenient? You bet! Cheap? Hey, anybody with a TV set can tune in. So why doesn't your PBS offer it? Apostles: Legendary Heroes or Real Men? You remember those hand-picked lieutenants of Jesus -- the apostles? Jesus chose them to carry on his mission. So how would you expect these men to be portrayed in the Gospel narratives? as legendary heroes? as sanitized characters? or as real men? You may be surprised. Let's check it out! Top Twenty-five Quotes on God and Christianity Do you love a good quote? Are you a Christian? Yes? Yes? Then I guarantee you will love the Top Twenty-five Quotes on God and Christianity! Okay, I admit, I did sneak in one of my own. See if you can find it. The Gospels as Literature: Fiction? or Non-Fiction? The Gospels are, among other things, a certain type of literature. The question is: What type? Do they display the tell-tale characteristics of fiction, or do they have more of the nitty gritty feel of reality? Let's check them out! The Funny Side of Aging Is growing old funny? "No way," says the wisest man who ever lived. "Oh, yes it is," reply George Burns, Bob Hope, Oscar Wilde, Dave Barry, Lucille Ball, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Dana, Maurice Chevalier, and Groucho Marx. So who's right? Lets check them out! Was Jesus a Historical Figure? Of course Christians claim Jesus was a real historical character, but some today have their doubts. Does secular history help shed any light on Jesus' life? "You bet!" say modern scholars and historians. "And the answer is beyond dispute." So what have they discovered? Let's check it out! God Speaks Who's the greatest prophet of all? Nostradamus? Edgar Cayce? Jeane Dixon? Hey, don't forget the Old Testament prophets. Those contenders include: Isaiah, Obadiah, Zephaniah, Joel, Amos, Jeremiah, Jonah, and Elijah. You and I know there is only one real test for any prophet. That is: Did their predictions come true? So what does history tell us? Do we have a thumbs up or a thumbs down on these "straight from God" prophecies? Let's check them out. Bonanza of God's Billboards Attention God Billboard fans! What's the latest message from God? We've got it! In fact, we've got the whole kit and caboodle of them. From the highways to the internet we have tracked down the word of God for your edification. So check them out! Shadows of Future Past Have you ever seen a planet planetarium show so intriguing it actually keep you awake? This one did it for me! Perhaps you have seen it too. The show begins in a conventional conversation but what it progresses into is anything but conventional. It is science fiction at it's best with a surprise ending that will knock you for a loop.