John Ankerberg

Israel Under Fire has the key ingredients for readers who track today’s news, scriptural predictions, and Israel: Penetrating evaluation of Middle East events Expert understanding of Bible prophecy and end-times happenings Incisive Q-and-A with religious and political leaders such as Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli prime minister; Moshe Arens, three-time Israeli defense minister; and Adnan Husseini, Yasser Arafat’s cousin and Palestinian Authority spokesman Ankerberg and DeYoung, co-host of Day of Discovery and noted prophecy expert, examine signs that point—now—toward apocalyptic conflict: Temple rebuilding: Jewish religious leaders plan it on a site still controlled by Islam. Threats to Israel: internally, a burgeoning Arab population; externally, instability from the Palestinians’ Hamas–Fatah split. Iran’s intentions: to “wipe Israel off the map”…possibly utilizing nuclear weapons. Readers will gain unparalleled insight into the massive historical currents converging on Israel…and promising to generate inescapable consequences for the West.

Tragically, many so-called experts today are spreading inaccurate or biased information about the Bible. Authors and researchers Ankerberg and Burroughs have written "Taking a Stand for the Bible" to help set the record straight. Along the way, they answer the most crucial questions both Christians and non-Christians are asking, including: how did we get the Bible? How accurate is the Bible? Is the Bible still relevant to today? This is an ideal resource for anyone who wants to know more about the Bible's importance in contemporary culture or who is on a serious quest for truth about the most influential book ever written. This title includes exclusive interviews with some of today's top Bible scholars, Dr. Craig Blomberg, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Gary Habermas, and Dr. N. T. Wright. Together they point to remarkable and convincing evidence that affirms the Bible's integrity and reliability.

Authors John Ankerberg and Dillon Burroughs continue their exciting "What's the Big Deal?" series with concise, informative answers to the many questions people are asking about the major religious groups in the world. The groups in this book are so widespread that readers are likely to encounter their followers in their own neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. Which makes it important to understand what they believe, and why. Included in this volume are Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Mormonism, and the Jehovah's Witnesses. And for each group, readers will discover...the origins and history; the key teachings and leaders; the major writings; the traditions and special observances; and, how they differ from Christianity. Ankerberg and Burroughs are masterful at focusing on the key essentials readers need to know. And they include many exclusive interviews with experts, as well as numerous fascinating insights-all of which makes for compelling reading.

Are Masonry and Christianity truly compatible? Using their concise question-and-answer style, noted researchers John Ankerberg and John Weldon look at the basics of the issue, examining Masons' claims and terminology and asking such critical questions as- Is Freemasonry a religion? What do Masons teach about Jesus Christ? What do Masonic symbols represent? Is the God of the Bible also the God of the Masonic Lodge? Easy to follow and practical, this thought-provoking resource will help readers understand one of North America's most widespread organizations-and the beliefs of people belonging to it-in light of the clear teaching of the Bible.

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