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World Religions & Cults
This Resource Center contains VIDEO TAPES, AUDIO TAPES (A), AND WRITTEN TRANSCRIPTS of the Nationally Televised Programs of The John Ankerberg Show Note: Not all series are available in video, audio, and written form.
Interview With Garner Ted Armstrong
Dr. Ankerberg interviews Garner Ted Armstrong (founder of the Church of
God International, Tyler, TX) on his teachings in light of the Bible. Is
God a family? Is every believer a potential god? Is the Holy Spirit not
a person but a divine force? Does the new birth occur after believers
have died and are recreated for eternal life?
Astrology: True or False
Can Astrology be false and still "work"? Each of our five guests will
tell us that it works. But they do not agree on why it works. Is it
scientific? Or is Astrology driven by spiritistic influence? Guests: T.
Warneke, M. Taylor, K. Winterburn, Dr. J. Weldon, and Dr. W. Martin.
Baha'i Faith
How many ways has God revealed himself? Who is Jesus? Has he returned to
earth as someone else in order to continue his work? Dr. Martin
discusses Baha'i with Mary Kay Radpour, a psychologist/ counselor, and
James Mock, a former Baptist seminary student. You will see how subtle
this eclectic religious view is.
Edgar Cayce and The Association for Research and Enlightenment
Do the writings of Edgar Cayce, a clairvoyant who from a trance
diagnosed sick people's ailments and other phenomena, conflict with
orthodox Christian beliefs? Guests: from The Association for Research
and Enlightenment: Harvey Human, Esther Griffith and Carol Sharp.
Eckankar
Dr. John Ankerberg interviews followers of Eck, who believe in the
ancient science of soul travel. Guest is Harold Klemp, who would later
become the spiritual leader of the Eck community.
Former Jehovah's Witnesses Testify
Five individuals explain what kept them in the Watchtower Society and
what finally set them free. Leaving the Society almost cost them their
lives, but they found everything to gain in Christ. An intense and
informative presentation. Guests: Bill and Joan Cetnar, Helen Ortega,
Ken and Debbie Oakley.
How to Witness to a Jehovah's Witnesses
Two formerly devoted members of the Watchtower Society and a student of
the Greek Scriptures chart a course for addressing the beliefs of
Jehovah's Witnesses and the mistaken teachings of the Watchtower Society
in order to bring Jehovah's Witnesses to the truth in Christ. Guests:
Dr. Bob Countess, Bill & Joan Cetnar. .
105 Years of Watchtower Service
Lorrie MacGregor, Joan Cetnar, Jean Eason, and Helen Ortega, all former
Jehovah's Witnesses, relate their experiences in the Watchtower Society
and testify to the grace of God for their deliverance from the false
teaching and false hope.
Has The Watchtower Ever Lied, Covered Up and Changed Important
Doctrines, Dates, and Bible Interpretations?
With clips from the film Witnesses of Jehovah as a back drop, Lorrie
MacGregor and Dr. Ankerberg discuss major theological teachings of the
JW's, and the evidences which refute Witness teachings with guidelines
for presenting this information to Jehovah's Witnesses.
Interview with Dr. Walter Martin
The founder of Christian Research Institute comments on major doctrines
of Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Christian Science, The Way
International, Sun Myung Moon's Unification Church, TM, Armstrong's
Worldwide Church of God, Baha'i, Baghwan Shree Rajneesh, Seventh-day
Adventism, and Catholicism.
Former Mormons Testify
What is it like to be deeply committed to Mormonism, to begin to ask
hard questions, to be persuaded by the evidence to leave Mormonism and
then to experience the rejection of family and friends as a result?
Sandra Tanner and Marvin Cowan know and present the evidence that led
them out of Mormonism.
Mormon Officials/Christian Scholars Compare Doctrine
Principal theological teachings of the Mormon Church are presented by
Mormon leaders, L. Flake and K. H. Christensen, with a Christian
response by S. Tanner, Ed Decker and Dr. W. Martin.
Interview with Mormon Leaders
Dr. John Ankerberg's guests: K. H. Christensen and L. Flake explain what
Mormons believe about God, marriage and other key Mormon teachings.
Mormonism Revisited
Former Mormon Ed Decker and Dr. Ankerberg discuss the history, claims,
theology, and "scriptures" of Mormonism with insight into what it's like
to be a Mormon.
Silva Mind Control
Are the teachings of Jesus and those of Silva Mind Control one and the
same? Jose Silva thinks so and presents his case. Those claims are
countered with what the Bible teaches about Jesus' mission, altered
states of consciousness, spirit guides and man's real "problem." Guests:
Jose Silva, Dr. G. Desau; D. Hunt, Dr. J. Weldon.
Do Roman Catholics and Evangelical Protestants Now Agree?
Six programs providing information on:
-- The background and purpose of the "Evangelicals and Catholics Together"
document
-- The watershed issue of the Reformation -- Justification by faith alone
-- Are Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or liberal Protestant churchgoers
all Christians and not to be evangelized?
-- Are Evangelicals and Roman Catholics brother and sisters in Christ?
-- Are there two ways to come into a relationship with Jesus Christ: the
new birth or the sacrament of baptism? Which is true?
With: Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R.C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy. Suggested Contribution
Do Roman Catholics and Protestants Agree on Justification and Papal
Infallibility?
(Series 1)
Father Pacwa and Dr. Martin debate the issue of Justification, how does
God forgive sin, the main biblical doctrine that divides Catholics and
Protestants. Are sins forgiven by faith in Christ alone or faith plus
one's good works? Papal Authority: Did Jesus make Peter pope over the
entire Church and to have infallible rule over every Christian in
matters of faith and morals?
Do Roman Catholics and Protestants Agree on Maryology, Confession and
Purgatory?
(Series 2)
A continuation of Father Pacwa and Dr. Martin debating differences in
Catholic and Protestant theology: Does the Bible teach that Mary was
sinless, is co-mediatrix and co-redemptrix with Christ? Confession: must
sins be confessed to a Roman Catholic priest before God will forgive?
Purgatory: is there such a place where Christians must go to be purged
of sin before they can enter into heaven?
Should the Catholic Church Elevate Mary's Status to Co-Redeemer,
Mediator of All Graces, and Advocate of Mankind?
-- What is meant by giving Mary the title of "Mother of God"? Have false
assumptions about Mary's power and influence arisen?
-- What is the Catholic doctrine of "Mary's Immaculate Conception"?
-- Is the Catholic assertion that Mary was a perpetual virgin biblical?
Did Mary have other children after the birth of Jesus?
-- At the end of Mary's life was she taken up, body and soul into Heaven?
-- Should Mary be called "Queen of Heaven"? Has she been coronated and is
now reigning with our King Jesus Christ?
-- Is there scriptural proof that Mary should be called Co-Redeemer
Co-Redemptrix of the universe? Is Jesus Christ the one mediator between
man and God?
Debate on Christianity vs. Secular Humanism
Guests: Dr. Paul Kurtz, the man who drafted the "Humanist Manifesto II,"
is currently the editor of "Free Inquiry," the main Secular Humanist
magazine in America. Representing Christianity is Dr. Norman Geisler,
Dean of the Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC; author and
co-author of over thirty books, including When Critics Ask; When
Skeptics Ask, and Christian Apologetics.
Seventh-day Adventism at the Crossroads
Dr. John Ankerberg interviews two of the leading spokesmen of the
Adventist Church: Rev. Walter Rea, scholar, pastor and leading authority
on the writings of Ellen G. White, and Dr. Desmond Ford, respected
Adventist pastor and author, discuss issues of biblical authority and
the writings of Ellen G. White.
Seventh-day Adventism--Who Is telling the Truth?
Dr. William Johnsson and Dr. Martin examine why so many evangelical men
and women have been asked to leave Adventism and whether or not the
writings of Ellen G. White are considered to be of equal authority as
the Scriptures.
The Unification Church (Moonies)--Their Teachings in Light of the Bible
Is Rev. Sun Myung Moon's appearance the return of Jesus Christ? Is
marriage essential to complete our salvation? Unification Church
spokesmen discuss Rev. Moon's claims and teachings with Christian
authors and research specialists. Guests: T. McDevitt, T. Cutts, C.
Carpenter, Dr. J. Yamamoto, Dr. W. Martin.
Unity Speaks--Christianity Responds
The teaching of Unity, while claiming to be "Christian," is, in fact, a
non-Christian philosophy. A Christian theologian and a Unity minister
discuss the main points of difference. Guests: Unity Minister and Dr. N.
Geisler.
Christianity and the Masonic Lodge: Are They Compatible?
Thirty-second degree Freemason Bill Mankin states that Freemasonry has
no symbolism or teaching to make it a religion and it doesn't cause him
any conflict to be a Christian and a Freemason. Cults expert Dr. Martin
responds by quoting Masonic rituals, oaths and prayers in explaining
that Freemasonry is without a doubt a distinct religious system whose
teachings and ritual are in contradiction to Christianity.
The Masonic Lodge: What Goes on Behind Closed Doors?
Six programs dealing with the first three degrees of Freemasonry--the
Blue Lodge. Key portions of the ritual are re-enacted and explained in
the light of Scripture by a former Worshipful Master of the Masonic
Lodge, Jack Harris.
Christianity and the Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge
If you've wondered why so many Masons refuse to believe there's a
conflict between Christianity and the Lodge, this series will clear up
the issue once and for all. Guests: Jack Harris and Jim Flanagan.
The Clash Between Christianity and the Masonic Lodge
Six one-half hour programs, 1) Does the Masonic Lodge teach its members
a non-biblical plan of salvation? 2) Is the God of the Masonic Lodge the
God of the Christian faith? 3) Does the Masonic Lodge turn men away from
Jesus Christ? 4) Is the Bible really the great light of Masonry? 5) Can
it be proven that Masonry is a religion? 6) A critique of the Southern
Baptist Study concerning the compatibility of Christianity and the
Masonic Lodge.
(See website or ask for catalog for list of videos-on sects, cults and false doctrines, apologetics, social issues, new age, prophecy, world religions including debates.) These videos are often in a debate format. He probably has some videos on Mormons and JWs.
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