Recent Articles

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 14

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 There are two primary responses to this claim: (1) The church has not recast sex as a shameful act; and (2) Sex was never intended as a means of achieving “gnosis.” by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912. www.ronrhodes.org (Used by…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 6

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 History is quite clear regarding the activities of Constantine, and one thing he had virtually nothing to do with was the canon of Scripture. by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912. www.ronrhodes.org (Used by permission.) Previous Article Did Constantine Choose What…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 7

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 Constantine did not convert the world from matriarchal paganism to patriarchal Christianity. Again, history is quite clear about what Constantine did and did not do, and matriarchal paganism was not something that even concerned him. by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034.…

Shamanism – Introduction

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 The term “shaman” is apparently a derivative of the vedic sram, meaning “to heat oneself or practice austerities.” Shamanism is, in some form, indigenous to nearly all cultures. However, in technologically advanced Western nations, the influence of Christian belief, science, and rationalism has suppressed or muted its…

Was the Supreme Court Wrong in the Roe v. Wade Decision?

By: Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 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…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 1

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 Brown can be challenged in at least two areas: (1) There are things he claims to be historical which, in fact, are not historical at all; and (2) he completely misrepresents biblical history. by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912. www.ronrhodes.org…

What Is the Unique Role of Mary in Roman Catholicism and Is It Biblical?-Part 3

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Although Catholic theology attempts to draw a fine line be¬tween the worship offered to God and that offered to Mary, in practice, these frequently become indistinguishable Contents 1 Is Mary Worshipped in the Roman Catholic Church? 2 Notes Is Mary Worshipped in the Roman Catholic Church? Although…

What Is the Unique Role of Mary in Roman Catholicism and Is It Biblical?-Part 2

By: Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon; ©2005 Does Mary have a unique and vital role in salvation? Does she, in fact, work hand-in-hand with her Son to insure salvation? Can anyone be saved without her assistance? Contents 1 Is Mary a “Savior” in the Roman Catholic Church? 2 Notes Is Mary a “Savior” in…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 13

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 There can only be one head of the church, and that is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:23 tells us that “Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior”. by Dr. Ron Rhodes, Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries, P.O. Box 2526, Frisco, TX, 75034. 214-618-0912.…

Crash Goes the Da Vinci Code/Part 12

By: Dr. Wayne Barber; ©2005 There is no mention of Jesus being married prior to the beginning of His three-year ministry. There is no mention of Jesus being married during His three-year ministry. There is no mention of Jesus being married at the crucifixion. There is no mention of Jesus being married at His burial.…