Here are the L-I-G-H-T-S to the Word of God: Literal Interpretation, Illumination by the Holy Spirit, Grammatical Principles, Historical Context, Teaching Ministry, Scriptural Harmony. Principles of biblical interpretation ought to be determined before developing one’s theology, but in practice the reverse is often true. Cultists in particular consistently read their deviant theologies into the biblical [...]
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Apr
06
Are We Saved by Faith or by Baptism?
The following is an excerpt from article DB040 from the Christian Research Journal by Hank Hanegraaff. The full PDF can be found by following the link below the excerpt. The thief on the cross provides perhaps the most potent proof that we are saved by faith or belief and not by baptism (or any other [...]
Apr
06
Baptism Formula
Not only do groups like the Boston Church of Christ movement mistakenly make baptism a necessary means of salvation, but they also prescribe a particular pattern for the baptism rite itself. In their case one must be baptized as a disciple (fully conscious of what that means) by the “true church” in order to be [...]
Apr
06
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
The following is an excerpt from article DB040 from the Christian Research Journal by Hank Hanegraaff. You can view the PDF of the full article by clicking on the link below the excerpt. The most critical mistake one can make with regard to baptism is to believe that it is necessary for salvation. Several aberrant [...]
Apr
06
A Summary Critique: New Age Bible Versions
Another book against modern versions of the Bible has entered the marketplace. Like previous works by King James Version (KJV)-only advocates, it argues for the KJV and/or majority text-type as being truer to the original manuscripts than the modern critical Greek texts and their underlying textual traditions. It goes beyond previous works, however, by developing [...]
Apr
06
Why Do You Spend So Much Time Focusing On Apologetics? Can’t We Just Preach The Gospel?
This statement is based on questions frequently asked on the Bible Answer Man radio show hosted by CRI president Hank Hanegraaff. This question first appeared in the February 2001 issue of the Christian Research Report. For further information go to: http://www.equip.org Q: Why do you spend so much time focusing on apologetics? Can’t we just [...]
Apr
06
Principles of Biblical Interpretation
Here are the L-I-G-H-T-S to the Word of God: Literal Interpretation, Illumination by the Holy Spirit, Grammatical Principles, Historical Context, Teaching Ministry, Scriptural Harmony. Principles of biblical interpretation ought to be determined before developing one’s theology, but in practice the reverse is often true. Cultists in particular consistently read their deviant theologies into the biblical [...]
Apr
06
Do Yoga Exercises Work With Christianity?
Susan Bordenkircher, Brooke Boon, and other promoters of “Christian” yoga believe that their approach to yoga is the exception to the rule that Arumugaswami describes. As CRI’s research specialist in Eastern religions for over three decades, I beg to differ. If yoga is inherently unchristian, then no effort to Christianize it can ultimately succeed. Indeed, [...]
Apr
03
Abbott Loop Christian Center
Abbott-Loop Christian Center (ALCC) in Anchorage, Alaska, was founded in 1959. Since then it has founded dozens of churches in half the states in the U.S. and in at least two foreign countries. We are still in the process of gathering information about ALCC but are able to make a tentative assessment based on what [...]
Mar
30
Why Focus on Apologetics? Shouldn’t We Just Preach the Gospel?
This statement is based on questions frequently asked on the Bible Answer Man radio show hosted by CRI president Hank Hanegraaff. This question first appeared in the February 2001 issue of the Christian Research Report. For further information go to: http://www.equip.org. Q: Why do you spend so much time focusing on apologetics? Can’t we just [...]
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