LISTING OF TEXT FILES RELEASED BY CHRISTIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE CRIMON22.TXT <---PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE Computers and Apologetics, 2.2 "Computer Technology and the Defense of the Gospel," an introduction written by Rich Poll of the Christian Research Institute. From the Winter 1990, Monograph, a quarterly of the International School of Theology (a seminary affiliated with Campus Crusade for Christ). Update 2.2 This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package which it describes. CRINEW12.TXT <--PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE News about CRI TEXT update 2.5 With release 2.5 the entire CRI TEXT database is approaching a half-million words in size. CRI TEXT now contains up-to-date indexes to the top Evangelical apologetics periodicals and the full text to eight years of CRI's internal research bulletins, including a new publication that has a focus on the use of computer technology by new religious movements. For more details you'll want to read this file. This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. CRINFO12.TXT <--PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE CRI brochure This is the ASCII text to CRI's introductory brochure. This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. See the file, CRINEW12.TXT, for a description of CRI TEXT. This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. CRIRL11.TXT <--PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE CRI Resource Listing, January 1994 This is the ASCII text to CRI's Resource Listing, current as of January 1994. This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. See the file, CRINEW12.TXT, for a description of CRI TEXT. CRJ0001A.TXT New Age Catholic Matt Fox Creation (This is a minor revision of CRJ0001A.TXT) From the Fall '92 issue of the Christian Research Journal (page 14), "Catholicism for the New Age: Matthew Fox and Creation-Centered Spirituality" by Father Mitchell Pacwa, S.J., a Scripture scholar from Loyola University at Chicago. Father Matthew Timothy Fox O.P. (Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominicans), has placed himself at the center of a storm inside the Catholic church. What gave rise to the conflict between Fox and Catholic leadership? Is Fox a danger to the Christian church? These are questions we shall seek to answer in this article. CRJ0002A.TXT "Identity": racist "Christian" fad (This is a renamed version of CR002J11.TXT) From the Fall '92 issue of the Christian Research Journal (page 20), "Identity: A 'Christian' Religion for White Racists" by Viola Larson. This religious movement is uniting many of the white supremacist groups in the United States. Identity's teachers consider themselves true Israel and view the Jews as half-devils and arch enemies. All non-whites are said to be inferior creations. Identity's religious views are bizarre and occultic. Their view of history is often informed by conspiracy theories. Identity's use of the name "Christian" to promote racism and violence is blasphemous. CRJ0003A.TXT 'Are LDS Christians?'--book review Mormon author Stephen E. Robinson has written a book defending the belief that Latter-Day Saints are Christians. According to Robinson, the one issue that really matters is the fact that Mormons acknowledge that "Jesus Christ is Lord." But what do they mean when they make that statement, and how does this compare to the historic Christian position? Gordon Lewis, Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Philosophy at Denver Seminary, reviews this book and explains why he does not agree with Robinson's conclusions. CRJ0004A.TXT Boston Church of Christ, Cultic? The Boston Church of Christ, with its membership of 50,000, would seem to be a church on the move. However, it is also a very controversial organization, with its emphasis on baptism for salvation, and its troubled approach to the practice of discipling. "At What Price Success?: The Boston (Church of Christ) Movement" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Winter 1993, page 24) by James Bjornstad. CRJ0005A.TXT Update CRI Assessment of Adventism "From Controversy to Crisis: An Updated Assessment of Seventh-day Adventism" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Summer 1988, Volume 11, Number 1, page 9) by Kenneth R. Samples. This article answers afresh the question, "Is Seventh-day Adventism a cult?" Christian Research Institute took a lot of heat for its position on this question many years ago. Here is a more current report on the matter as well as a look at the trends within Adventism as a whole. CRJ0006A.TXT Jesus raised a JW Spirit Creature? "Was Jesus Raised as a Spirit Creature?: Dialoguing With Jehovah's Witnesses on 1 Corinthians 15:44-50" (an article from the Witnessing Tips column in the Christian Research Journal, Summer 1987, Volume 10, Number 1, page 7) by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. and Brian A. Onken. Long a bone of contention, Jehovah's Witnesses deny the bodily resurrection of Jesus by saying He was raised as a spirit alone. This brief article may help you when discussing the subject. CRJ0007A.TXT Break'n Through Relativity Barrier From "Breaking Through the 'Relativity Barrier.' How to Make Points Effectively with New Agers" (an article from the Witnessing Tips column of the Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring 1988, Volume 10, Number 3, page 7) by Elliot Miller. Ever struggle trying to communicate with someone from a different faith? Often there is a communication gap that runs deeper than mere terminology: it involves outlooks on the world that are themselves _worlds_ apart. This article will help you in the process. CRJ0008A.TXT Evangelizing New Agers / Groothuis "Evangelizing New Agers" (an article from the Witnessing Tips column of the Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring 1987, page 7) by Doug Groothuis. Groothuis, author of Christian books on the New Age movement, gives practical advice on how to reach New Agers for Christ. He starts out with a brief description of the New Age world view, and then gives five steps for evangelistic strategy with an emphasis on showing the weaknesses of the New Age world view itself. CRJ0009A.TXT Kingdom Now: Five Fold Ministry? "The Faulty Foundation of the Five-Fold Ministry" -- from the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1987. "The five-fold ministry," is a system of church government with apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. The neo-Pentecostal "Restoration" movement and its offshoot, "kingdom now" teaching, claims that one of the things which God is "restoring" to the church is this five-fold ministry. CRJ0010A.TXT Hate+Nation of Islam/Black Muslims "Hate Begotten of Hate" (Part Four in a series on Islam from Forward magazine [which became the Christian Research Journal], Fall, 1986, page 9) by Joseph P. Gudel and Larry Duckworth. The Nation of Islam (earlier known as the Black Muslims) with its controversial leader, Louis Farrakhan, is a faith based on racism and hate which expects that all of its enemies will soon be destroyed, and that its members will then rule the world. This article takes a look at the movement's history, leaders and doctrines ending with a biblical response. CRJ0011A.TXT PTL Scandal & Biblical Repentance "The PTL Scandal and Biblical Repentance" (an article from the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, [Summer 1987, page 31]), by Walter Martin, who opens with: The church in America was shocked, rocked, and battered by the fiasco of Jim and Tammy Bakker and the PTL ministry. I have never seen a scandal used to better advantage by the Enemy in his ceaseless efforts to destroy the effective evangelism of Christ's Body. Make no mistake about it: this scandal hurts every single Christian in our country. Don't think...that this scandal doesn't affect you. It does. CRJ0012A.TXT Should Church Apologize to Unity? An article from the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring 1987, page 31) by Elissa Lindsey McClain. Pointing to similarities between popular Word Faith and New Age/metaphysical teachings, the author ironically asks if the Unity School of Christianity offshoot of Christian Science deserves an apology for being called a cult. CRJ0013A.TXT Review of Paulk book/Books on JWs From the "Book Reviews" and "Recent Releases" columns of the Christian Research Journal, Summer 1987. Includes a review of the book, "That the World May Know," by Earl Paulk and brief reviews of "Point/Counterpoint: A refutation of the Jehovah's Witness Book, Reasoning from the Scriptures, Volume 1: False Prophets" by Duane Magnani; "Jehovah's Witnesses Answered Verse by Verse" by David A. Reed; "Defending the Faith and Refuting Jehovah's Witnesses" by Randall Watters. All reviewed by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. CRJ0014A.TXT The Many Faces of Satanism An article from Forward magazine [now the Christian Research Journal], Fall 1986, page 17) by Craig S. Hawkins. An overview that briefly discusses popular thinking with regard to Satanism and supposed links to serial killing, "dark metal" rock bands, child abuse rings, animal mutilation and church desecration. It then responds to questions such as how widespread and dangerous Satanism is and if these people actually worship the devil. CRJ0016A.TXT Christian Leader's Accountability "Who Sharpens Them? The Need For Accountability Relationships Among Leaders" (an article from the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring 1988, page 31) by Brian Onken. The article identifies a major cause behind the controversy and scandal identified with Christian leaders in the national media. CRJ0017A.TXT Tips on Reaching LDS for Christ "Witnessing to Mormons - Some First Principles" (an article from the Witnessing Tips column of the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1987, page 7) by Marian Bodine. Has a focus on LDS efforts to have you read the Book of Mormon and how they use their "testimony" as a truth claim. CRJ0018A.TXT Ye Are Gods? -- Self = Deity? "'Ye Are Gods?' Orthodox and Heretical Views on the Deification of Man" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Winter/Spring 1987, page 18) by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. Some people (for example: Hindus, Mormons, New Agers, and even deceived Christians) use the Bible to support the idea of human ability to become god. Read this article to learn the how, why, and why not. CRJ0020A.TXT Scripture Vs. the Spiritual Gifts? "Scripture Vs. the Spiritual Gifts?" by Elliot Miller (from the Viewpoint column of the Christian Research Journal, Summer 1988, Volume 11, Number 1, page 31.) The author argues that anticharasmatics and many charismatics have one thing in common -- a mistaken view of the "sign gifts" as a source of new revelation. CRJ0021A.TXT Reviews: God Calling/Horescope NOT "Book Reviews" (a column from the Christian Research Journal, Summer 1988, Volume 11, Number 1, page 29.) Books reviewed in this file are: 1) "God Calling" by A. J. Russel, Ed. (Revell, 1972) reviewed by Edmund C. Gruss (who reports the book was inspired by occult means and contains faulty theology and misinterpreted Scripture); and 2) "What Your Horoscope Doesn't Tell You" by Charles Strohmer (Tyndale House Publishers, 1988) reviewed by Elliot Miller. CRJ0022A.TXT "Kingdom Theology"/Paulk--Critique "The Gospel According to Paulk: A Critique of "Kingdom Theology" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Summer 1988, Volume 11, Number 1, page 15) by Robert M. Bowman, Jr., with Craig S. Hawkins and Dan R. Schlesinger. This article describes and evaluates the central tenets of this teaching, which has a large following among charismatics, as presented by its leading proponent, Earl Paulk. CRJ0023A.TXT 88 Reasons Apocaly. Prophesy Flubs "88 Reasons: What Went Wrong?" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1988, page 14) by Dean C. Halverson. Edgar Whisenant's booklet "88 Reasons" was yet another failed attempt to identify a specific time for the End. And yet, in spite of the long history of such failures, many took him seriously. The author points out several critical flaws with date-setting approaches to biblical prophesy. CRJ0025A.TXT Ethics of Humanism: Book Review "Forbidden Fruit: The Ethics of Humanism" by Paul Kurtz (Prometheus Books, 1988) a book review from the Christian Research Journal, (Fall, 1988, page 27), by Norman L. Geisler. This book has be trumpeted by secularists as a landmark work which proves that morality is possible without God. The reviewer subjects this claim to exacting scrutiny. CRJ0026A.TXT Watchtower Authority and the Bible "Watchtower Authority and the Bible," Part One in a four-part series on Jehovah's Witnesses and the Bible" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1988, page 19) by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. The Watchtower prides itself on its high view of biblical authority. And yet, Jehovah's Witnesses are not free to independently interpret the Bible. The author reviews this and takes a hard look at the Society's claim that they are the sole channel for biblical truth today. CRJ0027A.TXT How LDS Are Defending Their Faith "How Mormons Are Defending Their Faith," Part One in a four-part series on Mormon Apologetics (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1988, page 22) by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. The Bible, history, and even the Book of Mormon often contradict Mormon doctrine. The author surveys several ways in which Latter-Day Saints are trying to resolve these difficulties. CRJ0028A.TXT Metaphysical "Positive Gospel"? "Addressing the 'Positive Gospel' of the Metaphysical Movement" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1988, page 7) by Dean C. Halverson. This article discusses sin and the objections of Religious Science, Unity, A Course in Miracles, and Christian Science in evangelism. CRJ0029A.TXT The Way International: Breaking Up "The Way Tree Is Splintering" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1988, page 9) by John P. Juedes. Serious charges have been leveled against the late founder and current leadership of The Way International, a cult that blends charasmatic practice with Jehovah's Witness-like doctrine. The author provides helpful information concerning the controversy and the mass defections and splinter groups that have resulted from it. CRJ0030A.TXT Fulfilled Prophecy as Apologetic "Fulfilled Prophecy as an Apologetic" (an article from the Witnessing Tips column of the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1989, Volume 12, Number 2, page 7) by Hank Hanegraaff. This article describes how to use the prophetic evidences for the Bible's trustworthiness as an evangelistic tool. CRJ0031A.TXT JWs, the Divine Name: = "Jehovah"? "Jehovah's Witnesses and the Divine Name," Part Four in a four-part series on Jehovah's Witnesses and the Bible (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1989, Volume 12, Number 2, page 21) by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. Watchtower followers believe their use of the name "Jehovah" sets them apart as true disciples of Jesus. The author provides an orthodox Christian response. CRJ0032A.TXT Lamsa: Scholar/Cultic Influence? "George M. Lamsa: Christian Scholar or Cultic Torchbearer?" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall 1989, Volume 12 Number 2, page 9) by John P. Juedes. Lamsa's books and views have made considerable inroads into the evangelical Christian world. In this fully-documented analysis the author casts a revealing light on Lamsa and his message. CRJ0033A.TXT Report: '93 Parliament World Relig "The 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions, Part One: Interreligious Dialogue or New Age Rally?" (an article from the Christian Research Journal, Fall, 1993, page 8) by Elliot Miller. CRJPH14.TXT <--PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE CRI Journal Publication History, 1.4 This file gives a history of the physical appearance of the Christian Research Journal over the years as well as its cover identity and freqency of publication. This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. See the file, CRINEW12.TXT, for a description of CRI TEXT. CRN0001A.TXT Ex-JWs by B & D Rush 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. CRN0002A.TXT Nostradamus: Psychic, Prophet? 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. CRN0003A.TXT Positive Confession Mvmt. Dangers From the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 1: Number 3 (page 3, 1988), "Growing Dangers in the Positive Confession Faith Teachings" by Walter Martin. From early on Positive Confession was one of the more well know teachings of the Word-Faith movement. It is also known or nick-named the Health and Wealth/Prosperity Gospel, and Name-It-And-Claim-It, or Blab-It-And-Grab-It. In this brief article Dr. Martin reviews the progress into deeper error the movement has seen since 1980. CRN0004A.TXT I Quit Masonry For Christ, Washum 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. CRN0005A.TXT Hindu Turns To Christ "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. CRN0006A.TXT How 'New Age' is New Age Music? "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. CRN0007A.TXT M. Fox's Jesus, SDA update,est/Forum 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. CRN0008A.TXT Young couple "emancipated" frm LDS "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. CRN0009A.TXT NSA Buddhist turns to Jesus Christ 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. CRN0010A.TXT Walter Martin's Memorial Service "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. CRN0011A.TXT Bernie Siegel/Healing/Commu Chapel "Research Notes" (articles from the Christian Research Newsletter, Volume 2: Number 5, 1989) Briefly covers the Seattle area Community Chapel, Bernie Siegel and Healing. CRN0012A.TXT Hank Hanegraaff: Biograh/Testimony "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. CRN0013A.TXT "Satanism" by Walter Martin "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. CRNPH14.TXT <--PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE CRI Newsletter History, 1.4 This file gives a history of the physical appearance of the Christian Research Newsletter over the years as well as its cover identity and freqency of publication. This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. See the file, CRINEW12.TXT, for a description of CRI TEXT. CRT0001.TXT Is Walter Martin's Ph.D. legit? "Does Dr. Walter Martin Have A Genuine Earned Doctor's Degree?" (republished by Christian Research Institute with permission from THE CONTENDER, Huntington Beach, CA 6/87) Arguing most vocally of late against Martin are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Arizona in three extensive publications, "THEY LIE IN WAIT TO DECEIVE" Volumes 1, 2 and 3. They have flatly rejected the genuineness of Dr. Martin's degree and, indeed, have lumped him together with Dee Jay Nelson, a purported Egyptian scholar. ENDREV-A.TXT Chuck Colson's Templeton Address "The Enduring Revolution" an address given by Charles W. Colson in receipt of the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion during the Parliament of the World's Religions. With the opportunity to give this address Charles Colson faced a situation that mirrors what the church as a whole faces. What do evangelicals have to say about religious liberty in a pluralistic setting? How do we talk about the cultural role of religion with those who worship other gods? Here is his response... RADLOG11.TXT <--PART OF CRI TEXT SOFTWARE CRI BAM Show Radio Log, Jan 1994 This is the radio log/station listing for the nation wide Bible Answer Man broadcast produced by Christian Research Institute (current as of January 1994). This file is part of the CRI TEXT 2.5 software package. See the file, CRINEW12.TXT, for a description of CRI TEXT. ----------------- End of document, CRLST003.TXT (original CRI file name). "List of text files from CRI" release 003, February 14, 1994 R. Poll Christian Research Institute Post Office Box 500-TC San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 End of file. ----------------------------------------------------------------------