Dating the Past (August 2000)

August 2000
Volume 9, Number 8

Archeologists and historians attempt to reconstruct the past from ancient artifacts and writings—an incomplete and often confused record. This had led many scholars to discount the Bible’s basic historical accuracy. Christians should not allow the shifting opinions of chronologists to undermine their faith in God and His faithful Word.  (Corel)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The Sovereignty of God and Human Responsibility:
Part Eleven

God's sovereignty and free moral agency set up a seeming paradox. John Ritenbaugh shows just how much choice we have under God's sovereign rule.

Ready Answer
Abstinence - Asceticism or Christian Living?
by Martin G. Collins

Some equate abstinence with religious asceticism. Abstinence, however, has a much broader purview. Martin Collins explains that Christians may need to abstain from more than just sinful actions.

Prophecy Watch
The Importance of Dating
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Historical dating is not as easy as it may sound. Currently, several chronological systems are vying for predominance among scholars. What impact might this have on our biblical understanding of prophecy?

Quality Holy Day Offerings
by Staff

We tend to forget how different holy days and their offerings were under the Old Covenant as compared to the New. However, the important part of giving offerings remains the same!

WorldWatch
WorldWatch
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

World news, trends and events as they apply to Bible prophecy for August 2000.

Bible Study
Overcoming (Part Two):
Self-Justification
by Staff

When our sins are exposed, one of our first reactions - after denial - is to justify them in one way or another. The carnal mind hates to acknowledge how sinful it truly is, so it makes excuses for hurtful words or immoral behaviors, shifting the blame away from itself. Richard Ritenbaugh explains that God wants us to examine ourselves and recognize our sins so that we can repent of them and take strides to grow in righteousness.