Dr. John Ankerberg, President and Founder of The John Ankerberg Show
President and founder of The Ankerberg Theological Research Institute.
Producer and host of the nationally televised John Ankerberg Show, a half-hour program seen in all 50 states via independent stations, the DAYSTAR Network, the DISH Network, DirecTV and on the SKY ANGEL Satellite, numerous cable outlets, as well as on the internet. The program can be seen each week by a potential viewing audience in excess of 99 million people. John presents contemporary spiritual issues and defends biblical/Christian answers.
Education:
Attended Prospect High School, Mount Prospect, IL 1960 to 1964.
Graduate of the University of Illinois, B.A., 1968.
Graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with Master of Arts in Church History and Philosophy of Christian Thought, 1972.
Graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with Master of Divinity degree, 1973
(Graduating with high academic honors in both degrees.)
Attended Bethel Theological Seminary, Saint Paul, MN, completing course work for Doctor of Ministry program 1977 and 1978.
Transferred to Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, FL, graduating with Doctor of Ministry degree, 1990
Affiliations:
Ordained Baptist minister and former pastor.
Member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics.
Member of the Board of Directors of the National Religious Broadcasters.
Member of the Board of Reference of The Christian Film and Television Commission.
Instrumental in the development of EFICOM (The Ethics and Financial Integrity Commission) of NRB whose objective was to create a set of principles which will help insure the integrity and fiscal soundness of broadcast ministries.
Was one of 10 TV ministers in America chosen to testify before the Congressional Sub-Committee on financial accountability.
Awarded “The Television Program Producer of the Year Award“ in 1992 by the National Religious Broadcasters. The award is presented to the most deserving religious TV program producer in the United States.
Awarded the “Genesis Award” in 1984 by the Southeastern Chapter of the National Religious Broadcasters. This award is given “for excellence in concept and production of a Christian TV program and ministry in its beginning years.”
Awarded “The Harvest Platinum Award” in May, 2010 by Harvest House Publishers for achieving an extraordinary level of publishing and ministry excellence with total book sales of over 2,500,000.
Advisor on the International Committee of Reference for New Life 2000 (Campus Crusade for Christ International).
Member of the Board of Reference for the Institute for Religious Research (Grand Rapids, Ml).
Member of the Board of Reference for the Christian Service Brigade (Wheaton, IL)
Advisory Board of Directors of ProMacc (Pro-Life Majority Coalition of Chattanooga, TN).
Speaker to mass audiences on more than 78 American college and university campuses.
Has been interviewed on radio and television on all five continents as an outstanding spokesman for the Christian faith. Believes that Christianity cannot only stand its ground in the arena of the world’s ideas but that Christianity alone is fully true.
Speaker for crusades in major cities of Africa, Asia, South America, and the Islands of the Caribbean.
Author, co-author and/or editor of 92 books including:
- Facts that Matter (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 2010)
- God in 60 Seconds (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2010)
- Israel Under Fire (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
- Islam and Jesus (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
- Taking a Stand for the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
- Islam and Jihad (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
- Islam and Women (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
- Why Does God Allow Suffering and Evil? (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
- How Do We Know the Bible is True? (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
- How Is Christianity Different From Other Religions? (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
- How Do We Know God Exists? (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
- What’s the Big Deal About Other Religions? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2008)
- What Can be Found in Lost (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2008)
- Defending Your Faith (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2007)
- What’s the Big Deal About Jesus? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2007)
- Middle East Meltdown (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2007)
- The Da Vinci Code Controversy: 10 Facts You Should Know (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2006)
- Ready with An Answer for the Tough Questions About God (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
- Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- Encyclopedia of Cults & New Religions (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1999)
- What Do Mormons Really Believe? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2002)
- The Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge: A Christian Perspective (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1990)
- Protestants & Catholics: Do They Now Agree? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
- Protestants & Catholics: Do They Now Agree? (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1994)
- The Passion and the Empty Tomb: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
- Resurrected?: an atheist and theist dialogue (Gary Habermas and Antony Flew; edited by John Ankerberg) (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2005)
- The Case for Jesus the Messiah: Incredible Prophecies that Prove God Exists (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1989)
- Cult Watch (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
- Darwin’s Leap of Faith (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1998)
- Behind the Mask of Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- Christianity and the Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge (Chattanooga, TN: The John Ankerberg Evangelistic Association, 1989)
- Astrology: Do the Heavens Rule Our Destiny? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- Is the Theory of Evolution Supported or Disproved by Today’s Scientific Facts? (Chattanooga, TN: The John Ankerberg Evangelistic Association, 1987)
- The Myth That Homosexuality Is Due to Biological or Genetic Causes (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1993)
- The Myth of Safe Sex (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1993)
- Thieves of Innocence: Protecting Our Children from New Age Teachings and Occult Practices (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- A Parent’s Handbook for Identifying New Age Beliefs, Psychotherapeutic Techniques, and Occult Practices in Public School Curriculums (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1993)
- The Coming Darkness (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- Everything You Ever Wanted to know About Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992)
- Can You Trust Your Doctor? The Complete Guide to New Age Medicine and Its Threat to Your Family (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth & Hyatt, 1991)
- Rock Music’s Powerful Messages (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1991)
- One World: Bible Prophecy and the New World Order (Chicago: Moody Press, 1991)
- Do the Resurrection Accounts Conflict? And What Proof Is There That Jesus Rose from the Dead? (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1990)
- When Does Life Begin? And 39 Other Tough Questions About Abortion (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth & Hyatt Publishers, 1990)
- Fast Facts on the Masonic Lodge (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
- Fast Facts on Islam (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2001)
- Fast Facts on Defending Your Faith (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2002)
- Fast Facts on Jehovah’s Witness (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2003)
- Fast Facts on Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2003)
- Fast Facts on World Religions (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
- The Facts on Why You Can Believe the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
- The Facts on the False Views of Jesus (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
- The Facts on Psychic Readings (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
- The Facts on Halloween (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- The Facts on Near Death Experiences (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- The Facts on The King James Only Debate (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- The Facts on Abortion (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
- The Facts on Angels (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
- The Facts on Homosexuality (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
- The Facts on Self-Esteem, Psychology, and the Recovery Movement (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
- The Facts on Mind Sciences (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- The Facts on Creation vs. Evolution (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- The Facts on Roman Catholicism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- The Facts on The Faith Movement (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- The Facts on Jesus the Messiah (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- The Facts on Sex Education (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
- The Facts on Life After Death (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992)
- The Facts on UFOs and Other Supernatural Phenomena (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992)
- The Facts on Rock Music (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992)
- The Facts on Holistic Health and the New Medicine (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
- The Facts on the Occult (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
- The Facts on Hinduism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
- The Facts on Islam (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
- The Facts on the Mormon Church (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
- The Facts on Astrology (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- The Facts on the Jehovah’s Witnesses (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- The Facts on the New Age Movement (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- The Facts on False Teaching in the Church (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- The Facts on Spirit Guides (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- The Facts on “The Last Temptation of Christ” (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- The Facts on The Masonic Lodge (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
- Knowing the Truth About Salvation (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
- Knowing the Truth About Eternal Security (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
- Knowing the Truth About the Reliability of the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
- Knowing the Truth About the Resurrection (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- Knowing the Truth About Jesus the Messiah (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- Knowing the Truth About the Trinity (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
- Creation vs Evolution (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1999)
- Encounter With UFO’s (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1976)
- Is There Life After Death? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1980)
- UFO’s What on Earth is Happening? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1975)
Study Guides
- Islam and Jihad (with Dr. Emir Caner, 2009)
- Step by Step through the Book of Revelation (with Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, 2009)
- Revelation Unfolding (with Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, 2009)
- Israel Under Fire (with Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, 2009)
- The False Gospel of Oprah and Her Friends (with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, 2009)
- What Scientific Evidence Proves God Created and Designed the Universe? (with Dr. Hugh Ross, 2009)
- The Case for Traditional Marriage (with Tony Perkins, Craig Parshall, Jim Garlow, Harry Jackson, Erwin Lutzer and Glenn Stanton, 2010)
- Step by Step through Daniel (with Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, 2010)
- Make Disciples (with Robby Gallaty, 2010)
- Dare to Disciple (with Robby Gallaty, 2010)
Personal:
Married to Darlene, father of one daughter, Michelle.
02/04/11
56 Responses to about Dr. John Ankerberg
Leave a Reply
Resource Center: Current Offer | Ministry Gift | Apologetics | Bible | Books | Cults | Jehovah's Witnesses | Masonic Lodge | Mormon Church | New Age | Death and Dying | Facts on Series | Historical Jesus | Islam | Practical Christianity | Prophecy | Roman Catholicism | Science | Social Issues | World Religions
AnkerWiki: Apologetics | Artículos en Español | Bible | Bible for Dummies | Christian Living | Current Events | Defense of the Christian Faith | Doctrine | Islam | Jehovah's Witnesses | Jesus | God | Guests and Authors | Masonry (Freemasonry) | Mormonism | Media Clips | Movies | New Age | Occult | Political Issues | Prophecy | Roman Catholicism | Salvation | Science | Social Issues | Worldview
Article Archives: Apologetics | Bible for Dummies | Da Vinci Code | Editor's Choice | Islam | Media Wise | Mormonism | New Age | Practical Christianity | Prophecy | Questions From Mailbag | Roman Catholicism | Salvation | Science | Social Issues | Streams of Life | Theological Dictionary | Verse By Verse
The John Ankerberg Show is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
I have been reading a book called “End of America” by John Price. Have you heard of the book and if so, what do you think of his interpretation of Jeremiah chapter 50 and 51 concerning the identity of the daughter of Babylon and the future events.
Please consider tracing a series on 2 Chronicle 7:14.
Don Stallings
Donald – Thank you for your suggestion.
Blessings,
Cathy at J A Show
For those that don’t believe LDS are Christians, this is what Joseph Smith said,
The Prophet Joseph Smith declared: The fundamental principles of our religion are the testimony of the Apostles and Prophets, concerning Jesus Christ, that He died, was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended into heaven; and all other things which pertain to our religion are only appendages to it.
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
2 Nephi 25 “…for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.”
Michael, these two verses are self contradictory. Either we are saved by grace and “not of ourselves” or we are saved after we, “ourselves”, do every single thing possible to earn it.
Based on your own scriptures (the Bible) you are not saved, also based on your own scriptures (Book of Mormon).
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
2 Nephi 25:23 “…for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.”
Michael, these two verses are self contradictory. Either we are saved by grace and “not of ourselves” or we are saved after we, “ourselves”, do every single thing possible to earn it.
Based on your own scriptures (the Bible) you are not saved, also based on your own scriptures (Book of Mormon).
You forgot to mention in your “mission statement” that you use lies and half truths to deceive people. I saw your show about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last night and that’s all it was. The so-called ex-LDS you had lied and told only part of what we really believe. Maybe you are not aware, but a lie is a SIN regardless of your motive. You are also selling false books about the LDS Church and I wouldn’t give a dime for it. I have come across many anti-Mormons over the years and they all use the same dishonest tactics.
SOME SHOULD ASK THE PRESIDENT, IF THE USA HAS A PLAN SET FOR THE SECOND COMING. SALT AND LIGHT TAKEN OUT OF THE WORLD. IS THIS GOVERMENT READY
Once you interviewed a person claiming that dinosoars are alive today, in the jungles of Africa. Will you re-run that episode anytime in the near future?
BOX 010862
IBADAN OYO STATE
NIGERIA
Dear Brethren in the lord
,A brother called brother Daniel okon gave your e-mail address to us that you can be of help of 60 bibles to us for our spiritual growth, I, am Very Happy to E-mail you this day which the lord has made ps, 118-24, I am a pure Muslim and also a student. so one day someone gave to me a wonderful biblical leaflet and i received it from him, so on a very cool evening i started reading this leaflet, after reading this leaflet four times i was sincerely touched and i realized that am a lost sinner living in darkness and i need Jesus in my life so that i can be saved and gain eternal life, then i went down on my kneels and prayed to God that he should save me, dear brethren in the lord right now i am convinced and converted to a living church where the true word of God is been preached, brethren, sincerely now i can now see the true light of the world which is Jesus the messiah the savior of the world, i have accepted him as my only lord and savior, brethren i can now see a great change in my life and also in my family, i have been baptized (praise the lord), dear brethren i did not keep these testimonies within myself but i passed it unto other Muslim brothers sisters friends and relatives by telling them about the saving grace of God and his goodness and that Jesus is the way the truth and life there is no any other way a man can be saved, brethren to God be the glory about 59 brothers and sisters are now convinced became born again and has received Jesus Christ as their only lord and savior, time cannot permit me i could have numbered the names of all the brothers and sisters but please do pray for us, and we also want to request 60 BIBLES from you because we all don’t have BIBLES to read Gods word , the bible says that thy word have i hid in mine heart that i might not sin against you brother we all need you good help for 60 bibles, dear brethren please and please for Christ jesus sake kindly send to 160 of us, 60 SIXTY COMPLETE HOLY BIBLES THAT CONTAIN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT AND OTHER GOOD CHRISTIAN LITERATURE, may the lord bless and uphold you all in Jesus name, we look forward to here from you in the soonest of time, here goes our address
G P O BOX 010862
IBADAN OYO STATE
NIGERIA 23402
thanks and God bless you all
yours all in christ
bro Jon & friends
Dear Director
It’s with a great pleasure that I’m writing you this letter in behalf on the Ministry Evangelism Mission for Christ. M.E.M.C
We are a Christian group that believe in Jesus-Christ.
Our aims are: to organize Evangelism in countrysides and to share the Good news of Jesus-Christ with people everywhere, especially in countries, Villages of our country Togo and also in Hospitals and prisons.
So, according to the increasing number of the group,we want to ask you for a help in partnership with your Ministry some gifts of charity of Bibles, New Testaments, Booklets in French version We need medicines and clothing for children and men that we are witnessing in rural areas villages others for our coming countryside evangelism which be hold in the months of
November 2012
February 2013
May 2013
then, your gifts will be the welcomed and they will help us to save a lot of souls that we are going to meet during our ministry of Evangelism.
May the blessing of God be with you Amen
Evangelist Missionary
Komi Nestor NOUGBLEGA
B.P. 10112 s/c NABEDE Kédaki
S.A.L.T.
Lomé-Togo
West Africa
I want to bring you update in this coming president election of 2012. Jesus warn us to beware of who did not believe in his name as the true son of God. Jesus is the son of God; we have only one true God, the father, the son and the holy. Mitt Romney so call church is a cult according First Baptist Church of Dallas. Pastor Jefferies, I believe in what the pastor said during primary. If you vote for a cult who did not believe in Christ, you are voting for the devil. The Lord rebukes the devil in Jesus’s name. Amen and we must beware of the devil lies to deceive.
I believe in Obama, he is for the poor and those who need help due to no fault of their own. He attended Harvard, instead of seeking high corporate job, he was helping the poor and the needy those without help due to no fault of their own. He has my prayers and support. He will win reelection with resounding victory. He is aware of his position and did not want to appear to be a bully. My son was so offended with Romney for lack of respect for any rule and for the office of the president.
He wants to be in charge and if that is not possible he result to violent behavior so sad, what a president he will be if elected, we must stop him now. His religious is my main concern, they are cult, very secretive, they hate black and equate black to Satan. They claim, their men are god to themselves and family. They did not believe in Jesus as the true son of God and the savior of the world. He hate Jews, there are poor millions Jews who are black and among are in his 47% category. This man is a big liar.
He must be opposed at the ballot box, his father left this country once and now, his money is not here, he did not care for this country and the poor. If things get tough, he will bailout like his dad and go to another country. He is not a true American, he has 5 sons, and none ever serve in the military. He is beating the drum of war just to appear to be American and then use the war to get more money to his campaign contributors. Who is deceiving who? We need honest American in the white house, not this liar and self-serving so call business thief.
Pastor Marshall.
I agree with you about Romney. However, I disagree with you about Obama. He has never done anything for the poor of this country. He has spent the last 4 years going to the Muslim countries supporting them. He is Muslim. We need a good Christian president who will bring American back into the grace of God (put probably to late anyway).
A possible letter from Jesus to His church regarding the election
• Church, why do you endorse a man whom denies that My mother was a virgin?
• Church, why do you endorse a man whom denies the Trinity?
• Church, why do you endorse a man whom believes that he will become as I Am?
• Church, why are these topics never mentioned? You betray me with a kiss?
• Obviously, My church is willing to look away owing to the hate in her heart.
The church now says confess, repent, and join the GOP. Most churches or televangelist when told this say that they only preach the Word. This is now obviously a lie and to the point of being ludicrous. The world seeking sensationalism is now at point when it is the church doing the same and most often for money. Most powerfully and just prior to an election; be honest!
Think of this. Most all churches and televangelist sell books and products for income. They ask for donations and gifts for that purpose. I may want to buy your product but if I do, it is a purchase and not a gift. Sorry, about your chosen tax exempt entitlement from the government cow. However, a purchase is a purchase and a gift is a gift. Truth is that it’s only a convenience for the church to be honest. Why do many sense your pharisaical hypocrisy? The church is now worldly and mean spirited.
I write this and I mostly vote republican. Kipling did not like to hear truth twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools nor do I. I love our Lord, Jesus. I am a Christian. Today’s church has clearly taught me the difference between piety and arrogance. The bully pulpit no longer is out of Washington. I too detest liberal social issues but I do have a mind of my own and I’m a citizen. No Mormon!
The church seemingly is under a spirit of anti-Christ to promote itself and elect a Mormon man whom denies the virgin birth, Trinity, and believes that he will become as Jesus; a god over his own world. Just to name three differences that the Mormon cult represents. The Christian church fails to even find this to be noteworthy within their incessant political commentary.
Dress a pig in fine clothing and what do you have?
Shame on you who disgrace our Lord! Please, no Mormon president for me. Placing the trigger of the most powerful guns in the world into the hands of man believing he is going to be another god and while in the midst of Arab spring is insane.
David Woodward
de_woodward@hotmail.com
PS: This opinion is being sent to all churches and organizations that I love and hopefully for them to undo the aforementioned harm to the church.
PPS: I love the John Ankerburg Show but you have not been truthful with me. You did repsond that you were not acting politically. Politicians see us as dummies. Now you too see us that way?
David – Thank you for sharing your opinion. Please read this articles on our site:http://www.jashow.org/wiki/index.php?title=America%E2%80%99s_Most_Biblically-Hostile_U._S._President.
In His Service,
Cathy at J A Show
Dear god
John Ankerberg has no idea what the definition of an atheist is. Please help him stop making himself look uninformed/ignorant. All you need to do lord is tell John “Hey John thanks for all your work now stop making us all look bad by acting like a dolt. Read a damn book or ask an atheist about their thought process before you open that mouth of yours, Thanks John. Oh and by the way I’m not real maybe it’s time you got a real job” I hope you answer this prayer or maybe someone will pass it along to John so he can stop misrepresenting atheism. It is irresponsible and in no one’s best interest. The “village atheist” bit is cute though and it earned you the respect shown here if you get my point John. Have a nice day.
I came across this website and am wondering if there is any truth to the claims that this website makes regarding the King James Version of the Bible? I am not a KJV Only person so please don’t think that is where I am coming from. I just don’t have the resources to refute or uphold the claims made there and would like a person with the proper skill set to research it.
I do not own an original 1611 KJV Bible as they are very expensive. According to this website, the original 1611 KJV Bible contains many occult symbols in its printing, and I am wondering if such is true? Also, they claim that the verse and chapter selection follows occultic/freemasonic numerology etc. Can you please give an intelligent and researched review of such claims? Thank you so very much if you or one of your associates can properly research this website and its statements for accuracy. here is the website address:
http://cuttingedge.org/defendingKJV.html
DR. ANKERBERG. CAN YOU TELL ME OR SHOW ME THAT CHRISTMAS IS OK. AND NOT A PAGAN HOLIDAY. OR SHOULD I STAY AWAY FROM ANY PART OF CHRISTMAS. THANK YOU I LOVE YOUR SHOWS ON YOUTUBE. AND HAVE GROWN AS A BELIEVER .
Hi Joe – we’re glad you are enjoying our YouTube channel! We also have a wiki of articles that cover a lot of topics – you can read about Christmas here: http://www.jashow.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Christmas
Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Lord bless,
The JA Show Staff
Thank you so much for such great work you are dong for the Lord. God bless you. I am called Pastor Alice Renzaho from Uganda East Africa. I want partnership in the ministry with you.And prayers too. I have a small Church and orphanage here in Uganda.May God bless you.
You have books on Facts on Islam, Mormonism, and a variety of others. We’re starting to see more and more Sikhs in our area, but I can’t find any books on the Sikh religion from a Christian perspective. I tried looking on Amazon and CBD, and while there are books on the religion, I found none analyzing it from a Christian perspective. I suggest that you write one.
Had just started watching the show on the Big Bang Theory that I had TIVOed earlier. As I watched the beautiful panorama of the Universe, something fleetingly caught my eye, so I replayed it and saw it was really true. When the picture of the Milky Way was displayed, it looked like a swirl of changing clouds, and just as they were leaving that close-up, what appeared to be a Cross appeared in the middle of the Clouds of the Milky Way. Has anyone else noticed it?
I have been in your website. God bless your work you do for him. I am called Pr. Alice Renzaho from Uganda Kampala. I have a Church and orphanage. I would like partnership in Ministry Or a help. God bless you.
We view many of your programs and are in agreement with with most. The programs regarding Mormomism are important; however, unless you support the reelection of Obamba, I strong recommend that they be delayed until after the election. Obama must be beaten–see Sec K, IDEAS, of Boston Sunday Globe, 7/22/12 for info as why Obama must not be reelected. May God direct your actions.
Saw your name endorsing James White book on KJV. Please take a look at my website and let me know if that sounds right. Thanks. Blessings and keep up the good work.
God Bless; and keep up the good work of the Lord; we would like to know if you have any of your DVD’s with subtitles in Spanish, so we can have the info you are showing set forth to our friends that do not understand English very well; it would be so helpful for us and the people we are trying to inform people of your and put up to date with what is happening in our surrounding world, hope to hear from you as soon as possible, thanks for hearing us out in our request, Sincerely yours,
Manuel E. Bird/Elizabeth
Mormons is Christians
It`s not good to be lying about what mormons believe, The book of mormon is scripture
and a record of God`s dealing with the ancient inhabitants of the americas and a record
of a civilization of people that came from jerusalem around 600 B.C., And afterward
the people separated into two nations known as the nephites and lamanites.
But other people came here to this land much earlier when the lord confounded
the tongues of the people at the tower of babel this group is known as the Jaredites
And after thousands of years all them were destroyed except the lamanites who is known
as the american indians. This land is like a holy land the people that live here must
believe or they will be destroyed like the Jaredites and the Nephites.
Here is some scripture from the book of mormon so you will know what
the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Believe.
1 Nephi Chapter 13 verse 40
1 Nephi Chapter 17 verse 36
Alma Chapter 13 verse 2
Alma Chapter 13 verse 9
Alma Chapter 21 verse 7
Alma Chapter 21 verse 9
Alma Chapter 22 verse 13
Alma Chapter 34 verse 28
Alma Chapter 37 verse 9
Alma Chapter 22 verse 14
I’m sorry that you feel this way. I have studied the Mormons for several years now and have grown to love them. I simply can’t find any shred of proof to any of their claims. I tried to prove them right but simply couldn’t. I’m sorry but there is a ton of info out there that documents their entire history as false.
Robert Wheeler Todd: Dr. John A. is correct. But on the other hand I can’t find a shred of evidence that eternal damnation in fiery hell is true either; not if you read your KJV with a good concordance. Google k7vhq and find my web page in San Jacinto for details. Many insist that there is an eternal hell but many insist that there is an Easter bunny and that Santa Claus lives at the north pole too. In time God will straighten us all out but in the meantime we must wallow in our lack of faith as that is the way God teaches us.
There is much of the Bible that can not be proven either. There is only one way to know the truth and that is by the Holy Ghost. I know by the power and witness of the Holy Ghost that the Book of Mormon is true, Jesus is my Savior, Joseph Smith was a true prophet and the LDS Church is true. Anti-Mormons always use deception to lead people away.
Please keep up the Good Work, also cut down on minute wise on promotions- 1/3 of program for promotions. I sill have the 1611 Bible page, thank-you.
Are the Jehovas Witnesses Organization the true religion? If not, tell me wich is the true one. all i know is that all religions in the world are created by men. im confused. please answer the question above.
Hendrick, Christianity is a historical faith. I would suggest you read a book called Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell. It helped answer questions for me about Jesus and who He is….
Dear sir and staff,
greetings
we are two person.i talk with you about Jehovah.how can we growth in the world.if you like .may God bless you
I always watch your show on TV but did not find it tonight (April 15th)! Please let me know what I need to do to get your program on Sunday evening 9:30. Thank you!
If I could meet only one American in my lifetime over a cup of coffee and just talk for an hour, it would be Dr. Ankerberg. I have read a good many of his books; his teaching materials and resources, if more widely used by ministries, could keep thousands of young people from losing their faith when they go off to college, not to mention making lions out of sheep by giving everyday Christians the intellectual tools they need to effectively defend their faith.
Dear Dr. Ankerberg,
During the last few days I have been corresponding with Dr. Geisler about the possibility of writing a history of apologetics to include his influence over the second half of the twentieth century.
Dr. Geisler and I have been friends for sixty years, and I helped him launch Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte.
Please pray with me for wisdom as I contemplate this challenge. I want to make a contribution that will best glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.
Wayne Detzler, PhD
Adjunct professor of history
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut
http://youtu.be/jzdesulb-bs
The book “Whom Jesus Really Loved” by Dr. Gary Pangan proves in the original Hebrew and Greek that Judas is the “beloved disciple”.
The mystery for ages revealed; proving that Judas was the disciple whom Jesus loved. Commentaries and proven research from the original manuscripts show that Judas, the chosen betrayer was the disciple whom Jesus loved. Declaring the word of God’s eternal forgiveness and grace for anyone who comes to Him and believe. Not just a Biblical study but an amzing truth of the Lord’s true definition of His unconditional love for all sinners. A BOOK THAT REVEALS THE TRUE HEART OF THE FATHER THROUGH HIS SON JESUS.
is pentacostal churches legit or cult
hi john,
i believe that i went to church in boca raton and school at seacrest high with your wife. also, my sister-in-law’s parents were lenny and helen fridstrom, who were friends with your family in chicago. dennis eshleman is my cousin.
it is indeed a small world. greetings to darlene.
dan eckstrom
I would greatly appreciate your input. My name is James Morrison and I teach a World Religions class in Red Wing, Minnesota. I have been doing this for seventeen years. I am writing a book about my experiences and the challenges of teaching religion in public schools. The bulk of the book will be categorically divided into chapters. Each chapter will be a collection of letter responses to the following question: “What (if anything) should public schools be teaching children about religion?” I have sent this question to a wide range of people/organizations (lawmakers, educators, humanists, social activists, religious leaders, journalists, celebrities, scientists, authors, college presidents and professors, gay and lesbian leaders, ultra conservatives and “flaming liberals”). My goal is to present/publish a cross-cultural snapshot of our nation’s diverse opinions on this controversial topic, and your contribution would be greatly appreciated. I sincerely hope that you can respond with a few words or paragraphs. Thus far, I have received well over a hundred responses. Listed below are just a few of the prominent people who have submitted replies for publication. As you can see the list reflects great distinction and diversity.
John Hennessy President, Stanford University
Dara Halydier Director, Abiding Truth Ministries
Rev. Dr. Carlton Veazey President and CEO, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
Leslie Jordon Emmy Award winning actor (Will and Grace)
Rabbi Richard Jacobs President, Union for Reform Judaism
Cathy Grossman Religion reporter, USA TODAY
Kate Kendell Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop, Episcopal Church USA
Ashleen O’ Gaea Wiccan Priestess and author
Susan N. Herman President, American Civil Liberties Union
Alan Schwerin President, Bertrand Russell Society
Rabbi Norman Lamm Chancellor, Yeshiva University
Don DeYoung President, Creation Research Society
R. Elisabeth Cornwell Executive Director, Richard Dawkins Foundation for Science and Reason
Dr. Georganne Gillis Professor, Women & Gender Studies Arizona State University
Bob Cody Pastor, Calvary Chapel of Fort Lauderdale (ranked 9th largest in USA)
Please give it some thought. I would love to add your name to this growing list.
Sincerely,
James S. Morrison
2451 Eagle Ridge Rd.
Red Wing, MN 55066
Hi dr Larry please do you any have any good book of the Adventist cult that expouses the SDA RELIGION AND ITS DECEPTION AND THE LIES OF ELLEN WHITE, I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ONE AND BUY ONE TO USE TO PREACH IT ON LINE TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE TO GO OUT FROM THE SDA THANKS
I’m not proficient in finding my way around the web. Prefer addresses of bookstore where I can purchase your written work. I no longer have access to a bookstore where I can browse and buy your printed work. I have recommended your “FACTS” often. Truly enjoy listening to your show. However I am happier to have the written material to all other media, AN ADDRESS, PLEASE, WHERE I CAN PURCHASE “FACTS…” for gifts/handouts.
Better time would have spent Mr.Ankerberg preaching and writing books advertising the King and God’s Kingdom. The slandering of other religions and groups have no support from the scriptures, Jesus clearly stated what he wanted his followers to preach: the Kingdom, has the only hope for mankind. Matthew 24;14* Luke 4;43* Jehovah’s Witnesses are the only ones doing that work and Jehovah has blessed it, no matter how much your T.V. programs and Apologists friends have slandered our Organization, we are still growing and Jehovah is blessing our work. Thank you.
Dr. Ankerberg:
I’ve watched your programs off and on for years; my husband has it on TV just about every Sunday night!
I was almost “certain” that you’re a Southern Baptist–but you’re not
. That’s okay! You appear to have all the same beliefs, at least, as Southern Baptists do(except maybe regarding predestination).
I remember hearing Dave Hunt on your program a number of years ago and was really impressed with the discussions between the two of you. As a liberal arts major, I heard a lot of liberal worldviews in my courses, by the way. [Actualy, I'm intrigued with most any topic you have on your program!]
I liked “The Passion of the Christ” film and was “moved” by several particular scenes. One of them was when I saw Barabbas’s hideous, ugly face, which really represents all our horrible sins, yet Jesus died in that murderer’s place–and ours! [I became a born-again Christian many years ago, at age 23, after being taken to church from the time I was six weeks old.]
However, I am sometimes bothered by the Catholics’ focus on the “blood and gore” of Christ’s crucifixion. Yes, we know Jesus suffered terribly, and not just on the cross, but also by a brutal beating. Yet it appears to me that the Catholics seem to be “gleeful” about the blood; almost like some sort of “sick delight” in Christ’s suffering and pain. It borders on sadism, in my opinion. That’s why it even seems diabolical in my mind. Even in “The Passion,” it seems like there should have been less “blood & guts” (if that makes sense). [Or do we Christians need a "reminder" of that from time to time and/or if the movie helped some people to believe in and accept God's Son, then that's good.]
Do you ever get the same impression from Catholicism that I do?
In addition, I don’t see a whole lot of emphasis in the Catholic church on Easter and the resurrection of Christ (though I could be wrong about that).
One time I asked a Catholic priest why that church has Christ STILL ON the cross. The man answered that it was to remind us how much Jesus suffered for us. Well, I’ve been inside a couple of Catholic churches which had statues of Jesus, and “blood” was painted on his face, and “dripping” down his legs. Again, those seem/seemed to mock Christ, not praise Him. Not pity for Him, but a type of degradation. [Plus, one of my daughters was born in a Catholic hospital, and each room has a crucifix on the wall and I didn't have peace from it. [In fact, it gave me an "uneasy" or "uncomfortable" feeling. I was actually sort of "repulsed" by it!] My peace comes from a Savior and Lord who died and ROSE FROM THE GRAVE! He said, “It is finished.” He didn’t STAY on the cross; He died, was taken down, buried in a grave, and rose the third day. THAT’s why we Baptists and others (non-Catholics) have an empty cross.
Yes, even Baptist and other Protestant churches will portray the blood of Christ (during Easter pageants, for example), but we know what the “physical” blood did for us on a spiritual basis. At the same time, we ARE “horrifed” by His physical suffering, yet don’t take any kind of “sick pleasure” from it. We as Christians realize we “were bought with a price” and it was via Jesus’s blood sacrifice. Still, I wonder sometimes if the Catholic beliefs are actually evil! [Of course, there are true Christians in every church and denomination, and that includes the Catholic church.]
I don’t know if you’ve taken up the above topic or not on your program…and I bet you don’t want to offend Catholics…but I do wonder if I’m the only one who sees Catholicism in the way that I have described herein. It’s just that they seem to have too much emphasis on the physical/bodily BLOOD and PAIN of Jesus, and in so doing, are they deifying Him or degrading Him?
One more item and then I’ll close: Okay, if I recall “The Passion” correctly, in the movie when Jesus dies on the cross, this “devil-like” creature flying above is moaning, groaning, as if in pain. [Or as if to scream, "Oh, no!"] Based on theology, however, I think if that were supposed to be the Devil, wouldn’t he be HAPPY and GLEEFUL that Jesus was DEAD?! [Wouldn't that be a "VICTORY" for the Devil--that Jesus was killed?] When, actually, it would only be when Jesus AROSE FROM THE GRAVE that the Devil would realize that people had a way to eternal life–through Jesus. [We Christians serve a risen Savior, after all.] And THEN (per portrayal in such a movie), at the resurrection, that’s when the bird-like devil creature would be SO mad and would be moaning and groaning and saying (or thinking), “Oh, no! Jesus is alive! There is hope for mankind now! I am doomed!”
Or…if the sort of bird-like, evil creature in the movie was supposed to represent Satan, maybe he was angry or upset above the cross because he realized that Jesus had just paid the price for mankind’s sins.
That’s probably a good question for Mel Gibson (who’s Catholic, by the way).
Thanks for your time!
We would like to make clear to all for the purpose of enlightening some of the misinterpretations made by many literal gentile scholars in the God master plan of the Holy bible and one of these misinterpretation concerns the comissionship plan of God, not knowing that it is not a universal ministry but was only covenanted to all chosen Israelites (both Jews & Israelites) the authority to minister the WORD or preach the Gospel of Yeshua (Jesus Christ) to disperse countrymen, Mt. 1:21 & Mt. 15:24 for the duration of the 2000 years. Acts 10:34-43; these preachers are the “remnant of Israel chosen by Grace” as testified in Rom. 11:1-7 and Rom. 9:3-7. These are the only “Baptized” disciples (Mt. 28:19) by Holy Spirit. And the complete number of these chosen disciples is found in Rev. 7:1-8 & 14:1-5, which was prophesied in Exo. 19:6, as the Kingdom of Priesthood . Now, to update your knowledge regarding the TRUTH of the God universal religion plan of the Holy Bible, we all knew that the first legal covenant religion of God was the Edenic covenant of God to Adam unto his righteous seed. And, the last legal religion of Old Testament was Judaism. Then followed by the N.T., the Messianic kingdom of priesthood, or Days of the Lord Judgment as the only legal religion by Yeshua (Jesus Christ) Holy Spirit,which is also the Promised Covenant of God to Jacob Kingship Salvation (Lk 1:33), which ended last 1993. And after this, comes the 2nd Advent, Night Covenant, the Hour Judgment of God or Eternal Age (Mk. 10:30) and according to Moises was “Hour of Redemption”, wherein the Father (Adam) reign, who have the sole authority to reveal the “ Days and Hour ” (in God count) as judgment covenant Plan of God for one salvation (Mt. 24:36 & Jer. 33:20-22). Thus, the prophesy was fulfilled and we are proclaiming the Eternal Age or Night Covenant or Hour Judgment to all unto the end. And we also proclaim that the fulfilled 2nd Advent of the Son of Man is also the Adam & Enoch prophesied return for the salvation covenant of all literal gentile (?).
However, we are sending this letter in connection with Mt. 16:27-28 to be a fulfilled prophesy in our present time. Thus, we rely this revelation of God’s Plan – The Kingdom in the New Testament to all living members of the messianic Israelites which in Act. 1:6-7 Jesus reminded his disciples that the kingdom is not for them to know ( literal gentiles also ). So, its very clear, there is NO SPIRITUAL RELATION what so ever, the Messianic (Christian) Salvation Plan of God to any gentile Christian religion? Therefore, any gentile believer that does not want to go to hell? Read Rev. 18:4 and research for more truth! Now, to whom do you think, will gonna serve this God messages salvation to the people of the world? When some Chinese, American and etc. rejected and even persecute us! (Star of David is a symbolical prophesy message of King David about Adam as the first created man (Christ) and last created man (Christ) by God).
Hi,l will like to start having your book,very fascinating to me,thank you sir!
Dr. Ankerberg,
My name is Gary Pangan and I just finished the book entitled; Whom Jesus “Really” Loved. It is my honor to share with you what our Lord Jesus had revealed to me in the past years.
I received Jesus in 1996 after a very chaotic past of drugs, prison, and satanic worship that engulfed my life. I never thought that the Lord Jesus could ever forgive someone as wicked as I was; until that night, when He stood beside me in my room, while I was in desperate cry for help and forgiveness. While praying, I felt my spirit body lifted up from my natural body; then, I saw my Bible miraculously lit up on a portion in the Book of John while in the dark room. I was amazed and confused at first, until I realize that Jesus was revealing to me, how much He does love me (not only me but everyone) and had completely forgiven me. It was such a beautiful experience!
So today, may I humbly ask a moment of your time from your busy schedule to give this book a chance and read it (If you can kindly give me your address to send it to). This book is bold in its approach and positively controversial in nature; but it is the powerful truth that can breakthrough the imprisoned minds and capture the hearts of people!
Our Lord Jesus gave me a new understanding of the true measure of His Love and Forgiveness that I want to share to others as well. God Bless You.
Was watching you and Jimmy DeYoung the other night. Was pleased to hear Jimmy speak about the next Arab-Israeli war noted in Psalms 83. Since it is so close, will take the apportunity to amend the statement a little. It not only effects Lebanon but also Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Egypt. You don’t need to believe it. Just watch in the next few months. Also, it is a precursor to the war of Gog of the land of Magog, not a part of it.
Just a watchman.
In reading your thought from today’s Old Testament Passage Proverbs 12:21 “No real harm befalls the godly, ” Then what about the apostle Paul’s praying to the father three times to releave him from the pain that he had to endure, his thorn in the flesh?. This is a problem for a lot of Christians and churches are having to deal with today. Please explain?
Warning!
Partial rapture (Matt 24.40-42, Luke 21.36, Rev. 3.10) places Rev. 6.12 right before the 1st trumpet (8.7) that starts the Tribulation and shows us three events in specific order: 1) great earthquake (Haiti 2010-second most deaths, most deaths per capita; Japan 2011-5th greatest in magnitude, greatest financial loss), 2) unique solar eclipse (the H3 Hybrid Nov. 3, 2013-4th since Christ), and 3) unique lunar eclipse (2014/15 feast Tetrad-8th since Christ, won’t happen again till 2582/83). Israel became a nation again during the 1949/50 feast Tetrad and entered Jerusalem in the 1967/68 feast Tetrad (first time ever two feast Tetrads occurred within 18 years apart). The 2,520 days of the Tribulation are from Feast of Trumpets Sept. 14, 2015 (first rapture according to readiness, Rev. 7.9 “before the throne”) to Tisha B’Av Aug. 7, 2022 (the day Jesus steps down on the mount of olives when the 1st and 2nd Temples were destroyed to reign in the 3rd Temple). 2014-21 and 2016-23 don’t add up to 2,520 days. The probability of this is 83 trillion to 1.
http://biblocality.com/forums/content.php?234
There is no “partial rapture” in scripture. Don’t confuse the rapture of the church and the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ. They are not the same thing.
Dear Dr. Ankerberg,
My wife and I have often enjoyed your broadcasts.
My youngest son is a recent graduate of a well-known law school. He was brought up as an evangelical Christian but in college began to question his faith. Just recently, we were talking and he expressed great dissatisfaction with the doctrine of predestination, believing that God could choose everyone, but only chooses some, thus many will live for eternity paying for their sins.
My response was to encourage him to go back to more basic questions about the faith such as,”Who is Jesus?”, etc. I also tried to help him see that with our finite minds we can’t expect to understand everything the infinite Mind of God understands, pointing out the concept of antimony.
Predestination was not a big emphasis as he was growing up, so I am not sure how and when it lodged in his mind.
I am aware that the great American theologian, Jonathan Edwards, wrote of the great joy that predestination (or was it election?) gave him. But quite honestly, I don’t quite get it either (being content to find out more in the hereafter).
I looked over your books and pamphlets and didn’t see anything that makes predestination understandable (to a regular, non-theologically-trained) person. What suggestion, if any, might you have?
Gordon
Raleigh, NC
I have admired the glimpsed of John Ankerberg I’ve had over the years for his commitment to sound Christian and philosophical apologetics for the existence of not just God in general but the God portrayed by the Bible. So, here’s a conundrum that the atheist will find hard to refute: If the deaf, dumb, and blind forces of the universe as believed in by the materialist atheist can cobble together by random chance (kismet) and the fortuitous concourse of colliding atoms an amoeba-like one-celled “critter” from which all other life-forms mysteriously evolved over eons of time, why is it we don’t see chessboards and chess pieces growing on trees and washing up on ocean beaches since these inanimate things ought to be much simpler to “evolve” than the much more highly complex one-celled organisms that Darwinians claim came in to being as the result of “natural” forces working randomly for time-out-of-mind durations? Their answer? They haven’t any! There are more permutations possible in the game of chess than there are subatomic particles in the known universe and yet the microscopic universe of the chessboard with its 32 moving components cannot be solved by all of the supercomputers working in tandem to answer the ultimate question about chess, which is: Does White have a guaranteed win with best of play by both sides? Since there are more chess permutations than particles to etch these answers on, only God could know the answer since He transcends time, space, and all material objects.