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More Events in Portland - June 12, 2008

Two speaking engagements have been arranged in the Portland, Oregon area for June. The two speaking dates are Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 29, 2008. Both speaking opportunities will be open to the public.
 

God's Body - June 1, 2008

Does God have a body or is He simply a gelatinous mass of energy whose energy is pulsating throughout the universe, or so it is expressed in some religious fantasies? Is the universe itself God (pantheism) or is God found in everything yet is separate from His creation (panentheism)? Is God a trinity? The questions above are simple to answer.
 

Cremation and the Bible - May 22, 2008

Many Christians have asked advice on whether cremation is biblically proper. Some have considered the possibility of cremation because of the exorbitant price of an ordinary burial. The question we must ask ourselves is: Is cremation biblically in order?
 

Upcoming Speaking Opportunities - May 10, 2008

Events in Wauwatosa, WI and Portland, OR. A public lecture on the location of the Jerusalem Temples and the location of King David's Tomb will take place at the Wauwatosa Public Library on Tuesday evening, May 13, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. Two and maybe more presentations are happening soon.
 

It Figures - May 1, 2008

This Commentary introduces the article for May 2008 titled “Figures of Speech and the Holy Scripture” from an audiotape lecture by Dr. Martin from 1977. Dr. Martin's presentation will help you understand some of the issues involved in figures of speech in the Bible. The purpose of figures of speech is to add force to the truth.
 

Who Would Jesus Bomb? - April 17, 2008

I recently came across a local Unitarian Church sermon title, “Who Would Jesus Bomb?” The implication is that Jesus loves everyone, and that Jesus would never hurt, harm, or kill anyone. After all, God is love (1 John 4:8, 16). Unfortunately for those who say and believe such things, they have a shock coming to them in the future, a shock from God Himself.
 

An Analysis of Psalms - April 1, 2008

The Book of Psalms is the subject of this month’s article compiled from four lectures by Dr. Ernest Martin from 1997 and 1998. The information presented adds to his excellent and concise “Appendix 1: Preliminary Suggestions for the Structure of Psalms” from his book Restoring the Original Bible. Read the Appendix before you study this month’s article.
 

Struggling with "Universal Reconciliation" - March 22, 2008

"I just listened to your interview with George Ann Hughes on the “Forgiving God” tape. ... My purpose in writing to you is to tell you that I hope with all my heart that this position [Universal Reconciliation] is true, and that it helped me to hear someone like yourself speak so thoughtfully to George Ann during the interview, because I know your struggle with these questions is an ongoing and earnest one. I address "Universal Reconciliation" in my response.
 

More Speaking Opportunities - March 14, 2008

More speaking opportunities. I have been invited to speak on March 29, 2008, 7 p.m. at the Church of God, 7th Day in Portland, Oregon, and I arranged to speak in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area on May 13, 2008. I hope many of you can attend.
 

Jeremiah and Zechariah - March 1, 2008

The "March 2008 Newsletter" introducing the article for this month "Gentile Nations and Israel" is now on the ASK website. This presentation by Dr. Martin was compiled from an August 1994 audiotape. It provides important information on the interplay of Jeremiah’s chronological prophecy in the Book of Zechariah with his other writings in the Old Testament.
 

About ASK - February 13, 2008

This Commentary discusses ASK operations and misconceptions about ASK.
 

King David's Near Death Experience - February 1, 2008

King David experienced a terrible fright by being condemned to death by God Himself. This took place when David, beloved of God, was at the high point of his life, the kingdom, and prosperity. He thought he was doomed.
 

Speaking in Dallas, Texas - January 18, 2008

I am scheduled to speak at a Symposium in Dallas, Texas over a 4-day period of January 30 through February 2, 2008. The Symposium is free. I am slotted to speak several times and will be available to meet with several of you during that period.
 

Be Strong and of Good Courage - January 12, 2008

God wants His children to have courage in their lives. This 1976 article by Dr. Martin is still applicable today.
 

Ten Commandments for Today - January 1, 2008

The “January 2008 Newsletter” which introduces this month’s article “The Ten Commandments” is now available. This article by Dr. Martin, compiled from an audiotape and an article, show the difficulty in fulfilling these seemingly simple commands of God that were given to Israel by the agency of angels. Nevertheless, they are still relevant and important today.
 

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