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Easter 2007 Published April 5, 2007

Opinion

Editorial

He is risen. He is risen indeed! JAMES A. SMITH SR. Executive Editor: This Lord's Day Christians across the United States and around the world will celebrate the glorious resurrection of Jesus. As the Scriptures report and believers from the first century forward have testified, on the third day after his burial, Jesus arose from the grave leaving behind an empty tomb.

Point of View

Saving or hoarding? HOWARD DAYTON Baptist Press: Once again, Americans are spending everything they make?and then some. The U.S. Commerce Department reports that the 2006 savings rate was a negative one percent. This means that Americans either dipped into their savings or borrowed to finance purchases.
Jimmy Carter revises the Gospel ... again R. ALBERT MOHLER JR. www.AlbertMohler.com: Former President Jimmy Carter is at it once again. In a recent interview with Beliefnet.com, Mr. Carter stated once again his belief that there is salvation outside of faith in Christ. But this time he seems to have gone even further, suggesting openly that all persons will be saved.
The truth about population control, part three CHARLES COLSON Breakpoint: Joan Blades describes herself as, among other things, a "nature lover" and a "mother." She is also a co-founder of the liberal activist group MoveOn.org and a regular contributor to the liberal blog, The Huffington Post.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor Published April 5, 2007: Letters to the Editor may not reflect the views or opinions of the Witness. Letters may be mailed, faxed or submitted using our online form. Only letters marked clearly for publication, signed with address will be considered for use. Letters are subject to editing. Please limit letters to 250 words.

Cartoon

Cartoon

Florida

Florida News

Storms sees work in Senate having 'eternal consequences': TALLAHASSEE (FBW)?Ronda Storms, who earned the scorn of liberal critics in the Tampa Bay area for her efforts against obscenity and homosexual rights when she was a member of the Hillsborough County Commission, has taken her fight for family values to the Florida Senate.
Bell Shoals members visit Capitol's 'mission field': TALLAHASSEE (FBW)?After being in existence for six years, the Community Issues Committee of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon took their first trip last week to Tallahassee to learn about the legislative process and meet with their legislators.

Legislature Watch

Senate committee passes embryonic stem cell funding House panel approves tighter parental notice bill: TALLAHASSEE (FBW)?As the Florida Legislature enters the mid-point of its two-month annual session, pro-family leaders are closely watching developments in both houses with cause both for concern and hope.

Florida News Briefs

Senior Adult Conclave at Lake Yale
Simple Church seminars in April
Florida pastor to lead conference
New Church Staff Orientation set

Florida Focus

Florida Focus

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National

National News

Easter 2007
Lottie Moon set to break record, 8 new missionaries have Florida ties: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BP)?International Mission Board trustees rejoiced during their March 19-21 meeting in Memphis, Tenn., that the 2006 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is projected to exceed the goal of $150 million, which would be a record.
Conference spotlights biblical sexuality: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)?More than 700 college students gathered at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently to wrestle with the question, "Does God Care About Sex?"
Professor: Temptation calls for radical action: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)?When Robert Plummer started dating his future wife, the couple made what may seem like a radical commitment: they would not kiss each other on the lips prior to marriage.
Resources
Christians must avoid 'line' of temptation: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)?Sex is a gift God designed to be acted out within marriage, but Satan tempts all Christians to misuse it in sinful ways, and they must be prepared to battle temptation, Charles Lawless told a group of college students recently at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

National News Briefs

SWBTS trustee officers, McKissic agree to put issues behind them
Mohler: Pray for homosexual activists

Features

Annie Armstrong Offering

2007 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Third-generation church planter shares Christ in Emerald City: SEATTLE, Wash. (NAMB)?Seattle can seem like one big paradox.

Media Montage

DVDs challenging Mormon claims well-documented: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)?Evangelicals in Utah intended the distribution of more than 350,000 DVDs disputing the claims of Mormonism as a legitimate act of concern for their neighbors who don't know Jesus as Savior, but the outreach effort has been taken by Mormons as an act of disrespect for their religion.

Obituary

OBITUARY

Bible Study

Family Bible Study

April 22: Loving Obedience John 13:34-35; 14:15, 21-24; 15:9-16: Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
April 8: Jesus Lives for Us John 20:1-18: Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
April 15: Humble Service John 13:1, 3-10a, 12-17: Wiley Richards is a retired professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.

Explore the Bible

April 22: Living with the End in View 1 Peter 4:7-11: Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
April 8: Resurrection of the Son of God Luke 24:1-49: Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
April 15: Christ's Victory through Exaltation 1 Peter 3:19-22: Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.