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- 0001. Ex-JWs by B & D Rush
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From the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 1: Number 3 (page 1,
1988), "Jehovah's Witnesses, A Name I Was Barely Acquainted With" Read
about Bob and Debbie Rush, and their search for truth and eternal life. Is
the Watchtower "God's organization" on earth as Jehovah's Witnesses claim?
Is it an organization which reflects the love and concern that God longs
to see in His followers? Is the Watchtower the 'way, the truth, and the
life' or is it guilty of false prophesy? Here you will find the answers
two ex-Jehovah's Witnesses found to these and other questions.
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- 0002. Nostradamus: Psychic, Prophet?
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From the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 1: Number 3 (page 2,
1988), "Nostradamus" Who's the most enduring prophet of the last 500
years? If you said, Nostradamus, you would be right. How accurate are his
prophecies? Did he predict a major earthquake for California? More
importantly, what is the source of his information? Read about Michel
Nostradamus, the sixteenth century astrologer and physician who is still
being listened to, centuriesafter his death.
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- 0004. I Quit Masonry For Christ, Washum
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From the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 1: Number 4 (page 1,
1988), "Masonry, My Savior, and Me." The Masonic Order is one of the most
highly regarded organizations in the world. But is the Masonic Order
everything it seems to be? Is it an organization that a Christian should
be involved in? Read about the experiences of Duane Washum. Find out how
he discovered that much goes on in a Masonic Lodge that is an offence to
God. Learn about the blood oaths and blasphemies that are permitted in the
Lodge.
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- 0005. Hindu Turns To Christ
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"The Choice: To Follow Jesus Christ. The Price: To Go Alone with the
Lord," an article from the Christian Research Newsletter, 1989, 2: 1. Go
on a spiritual journey with Dr. Mahendra Singhal, as he describes his life
as a Hindu. Dissatisfied with being subject to the laws of karma and the
wrath of the gods, he remained open to alternatives. Read about how God
opened doors for Dr. Singhal, showing him a far different God than he had
ever imagined.
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- 0006. How 'New Age' is New Age Music?
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"How 'New Age' is New Age Music?," an article from the Christian
Research Newsletter, 1989, 2: 1. Should the Christian listen to it? Will
simply hearing this music open us up to demonic suggestions? Christian
Research Institute's Elliot Miller fills us in on the growing field of New
Age Music.
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- 0007. M. Fox's Jesus, SDA
update,est/Forum
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Includes the following unrelated items from the Christian Research
Newsletter (Volume 2: Number 2, 1989): 1) a brief book review of Matthew
Fox's _The Coming Of The Cosmic Christ_, with an explanation of some
problems with Fox's view of the "Cosmic Christ" and "deep ecumenism." 2)
an abstract of an article from our Journal regarding issues of controversy
in Seventh Day Adventism and how some Adventists relate to these issues
from an evangelical perspective. 3) letters to the editor on Mormonism
and concerns regarding est/the Forum.
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- 0008. Young couple "emancipated" frm LDS
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"Emancipation From Mormonism" (an article from the Christian Research
Newsletter, Volume 2: Number 2, 1989) -- testimony of how two lifelong
Mormons struggled with LDS teachings. Tanya was the president of her
"Mutual Class" in the Mormon church, but had questions and then
nightmares. David received the Aaronic Priesthood and planned on being a
missionary, but began dabbling in the occult and had a memorable encounter
with evil one night. Afterwards the doors were opened to finding out
things about Mormonism and the Bible that they had been unaware of
previously.
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- 0009. NSA Buddhist turns to Jesus Christ
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Jim Stevens was on a pilgrimage to find truth. In his search he turned
to Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism. You will read about the shocking reaction of
his fellow Buddhists when he had a serious accident, and when he and other
followers began asking questions about Buddhist teachings and practices.
You will also learn how the power of prayer by a Christian friend led Jim
out of the coldness of Buddhism into the warm, waiting arms of Jesus
Christ. From the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 3: Number 1, 1990.
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- 0010. Walter Martin's Memorial Service
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"Memorial Service For Dr. Walter Martin" (articles from the Christian
Research Newsletter, Volume 2: Number 4, 1989). Dr. Martin died June 26,
1989. This file records his memorial service and the words of his wife,
Darlene, some of his children, some long-time friends of his, and the
tributes of various Christian leaders. Also included is a brief
chronology of his ministry.
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- 0011. Bernie Siegel/Healing/Community
Chapel
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"Research Notes" (articles from the Christian Research Newsletter,
Volume 2: Number 5, 1989) Briefly covers the Seattle area Community
Chapel, Bernie Siegel and Healing.
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- 0012. Hank Hanegraaff:
Biography/Testimony
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"Hendrik H. Hanegraaff, Interview, Biography, And Testimony" (articles
from the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 2: Number 5, 1989.) Hank
Hanegraaff is the current president of Christian Research Institute.
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- 0013. "Satanism" by Walter Martin
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"Satanism on the Rise" (an article from the Christian Research
Newsletter, Volume 2: Number 5, 1989, page 5) by Dr. Walter Martin.
The article, Dr. Martin's last prior to his death, notes the increased
media interest in the subject and calls the Church back away from
sensational preoccupation to consider the work of Satan in the Church
today.
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