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June 28, 2010

The Antichrist is here!
He is loved and embraced by millions, all over the world. He is an eloquent, practiced speaker, revered and supported by politicians, by authors, by talk show hosts and TV personalities. He can be seen shaking hands with celebrities and noted world leaders. He has a degree in theology and is well-versed in Scripture. He is marketed and produced by the corporate media. He has great power, authority and influence over the hearts, minds and souls of many, many people. Who is he?

A webcast interview with Steve McVey
Steve McVey is President of Grace Walk Ministries. Steve shares with Greg the story of his incredible journey from legalistic, institutional religion to God's grace. This webcast, titled “Grace on Trial,” takes us back to radical grace -- the roots of the gospel.

CWR video -- Perfectionists and Workaholics
Greg Albrecht and Steve McVey discuss what it means to be a perfectionist and what it means to be a workaholic. Discover why neither one of these problems is healthy -- and neither one will earn us any favor with God.

Full o’ beans? Share your favorite recipe!
Greg's video "Full o' Beans" has inspired many of our friends, readers and listeners. Some, who are also bean lovers, have shared some of their favorite recipes. Send us your favorite bean recipe, and we’ll share them in each issue of our e-Update.

Do you have to be baptized to take communion?
You may believe in Jesus -- but do you have to be immersed or sprinkled in or with water before approaching the Lord's table?

What our readers and listeners say
Exciting, inspiring, sometimes controversial, always interesting comments from our readers, listeners and friends.

Is speaking against the Holy Spirit unforgivable?
Scripture pronounces a dire warning against those guilty of blaspheming the Holy Spirit!

Christianity Without the Religion . . . at any specific geographic location. Christianity Without the Religion (CWR) comes to you where you are-- a fresh, new approach to weekly worship. CWR is ready when you are! Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.

A new book from Greg Albrecht --
Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul
With a collection of 48 inspiring messages, in nearly 400 compelling pages, your spiritual appetite will be piqued with rich and satisfying Christ-centered meals -- a feast of food for thought, with a special emphasis on God’s love and grace. To see a video and learn more about Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul or to order a copy click here.

A new PTM web ministry -- Free From Gravity
Join us for a NEW resource -- Free From Gravity is an interactive site featuring a lively and challenging blog hosted by PTM's newest addition, Paul Angone. New blog entry this week, titled "Who's Calling?"

This week's Plain Truth radio schedule
Plain Truth radio offers biblically based insight -- insisting on the basic, core teachings of Christianity -- while asking if the gospel is getting lost in religion. Plain Truth radio is all about the main and plain teachings of Jesus Christ. If you can handle the truth, listen to Greg Albrecht on Plain Truth radio. Greg Albrecht is a voice -- not an echo!

Conversations About Jesus
Join us for this exciting audio ministry -- part of Christianity Without the Religion -- designed especially for the young and young at heart!

Check out our website at www.ptm.org
Visit PTM's website today! You can read back issues of Plain Truth magazine, previous issues of the PTM Weekly Update, browse more than 1,000 questions and answers in our "Ask Greg" section, listen to Plain Truth radio online or download free MP3 files for Christianity Without the Religion. We also offer more than a hundred different Christian resources -- books, audio cassettes and booklets on a wide range of topics -- information carefully selected to improve your journey through life and your walk with God. For a list of our resources, click here. Many of these resources are free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Of course, we welcome contributions on our web site, too.

CWR -- Christianity Without the Religion on Facebook!
CWR has its own group page on the popular global social networking website Facebook -- with about 700 members!

PTM on Twitter
Plain Truth Ministries is now on Twitter. Click here for our Twitter address, or to sign up on Twitter. We'll keep you updated with happenings and new postings on our website.

CWR and Plain Truth radio PodCasts and MP3 files
Click on the picture to receive automatic downloads of CWR services for your iPod, other MP3 player, or for playback on your computer. To receive automatic downloads of Plain Truth radio programs, click here. You can also down load MP3 files of any Plain Truth radio program that has aired in the past two weeks! Just click here.

Win a book
Every week in the PTM Weekly Update, we offer our readers the chance to win a book, CD or other resource. See last week's winners and find out what the new offers are.

In conclusion . . . Would Jesus wear a Rolex?

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	The Antichrist is here! He is loved and embraced by millions, all over the world. He is an eloquent, practiced speaker, revered and supported by politicians, by authors, by talk show hosts and TV personalities. He can be seen shaking hands with celebrities and noted world leaders. He has a degree in theology and is well-versed in Scripture. He is marketed and produced by the corporate media. He has great power, authority and influence over the hearts, minds and souls of many, many people. Who is he?
	A webcast interview with Steve McVey Steve McVey is President of Grace Walk Ministries. Steve shares with Greg the story of his incredible journey from legalistic, institutional religion to God's grace. This webcast, titled “Grace on Trial,” takes us back to radical grace -- the roots of the gospel.
	CWR video -- Perfectionists and Workaholics Greg Albrecht and Steve McVey discuss what it means to be a perfectionist and what it means to be a workaholic. Discover why neither one of these problems is healthy -- and neither one will earn us any favor with God.
	Full o’ beans? Share your favorite recipe! Greg's video "Full o' Beans" has inspired many of our friends, readers and listeners. Some, who are also bean lovers, have shared some of their favorite recipes. Send us your favorite bean recipe, and we’ll share them in each issue of our e-Update.
	Do you have to be baptized to take communion? You may believe in Jesus -- but do you have to be immersed or sprinkled in or with water before approaching the Lord's table?
	What our readers and listeners say Exciting, inspiring, sometimes controversial, always interesting comments from our readers, listeners and friends.
	Is speaking against the Holy Spirit unforgivable? Scripture pronounces a dire warning against those guilty of blaspheming the Holy Spirit!
	Christianity Without the Religion . . . at any specific geographic location. Christianity Without the Religion (CWR) comes to you where you are-- a fresh, new approach to weekly worship. CWR is ready when you are! Here's just a sample of what you'll experience with CWR.
	A new book from Greg Albrecht -- Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul With a collection of 48 inspiring messages, in nearly 400 compelling pages, your spiritual appetite will be piqued with rich and satisfying Christ-centered meals -- a feast of food for thought, with a special emphasis on God’s love and grace. To see a video and learn more about Spiritual Soup for the Hungry Soul or to order a copy click here.
	A new PTM web ministry -- Free From Gravity Join us for a NEW resource -- Free From Gravity is an interactive site featuring a lively and challenging blog hosted by PTM's newest addition, Paul Angone. New blog entry this week, titled "Who's Calling?"
	This week's Plain Truth radio schedule Plain Truth radio offers biblically based insight -- insisting on the basic, core teachings of Christianity -- while asking if the gospel is getting lost in religion. Plain Truth radio is all about the main and plain teachings of Jesus Christ. If you can handle the truth, listen to Greg Albrecht on Plain Truth radio. Greg Albrecht is a voice -- not an echo!
	Conversations About Jesus Join us for this exciting audio ministry -- part of Christianity Without the Religion -- designed especially for the young and young at heart!
	Check out our website at www.ptm.org Visit PTM's website today! You can read back issues of Plain Truth magazine, previous issues of the PTM Weekly Update, browse more than 1,000 questions and answers in our "Ask Greg" section, listen to Plain Truth radio online or download free MP3 files for Christianity Without the Religion. We also offer more than a hundred different Christian resources -- books, audio cassettes and booklets on a wide range of topics -- information carefully selected to improve your journey through life and your walk with God. For a list of our resources, click here. Many of these resources are free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our donors. Of course, we welcome contributions on our web site, too.
	CWR -- Christianity Without the Religion on Facebook! CWR has its own group page on the popular global social networking website Facebook -- with about 700 members!
	PTM on Twitter Plain Truth Ministries is now on Twitter. Click here for our Twitter address, or to sign up on Twitter. We'll keep you updated with happenings and new postings on our website.
	CWR and Plain Truth radio PodCasts and MP3 files Click on the picture to receive automatic downloads of CWR services for your iPod, other MP3 player, or for playback on your computer. To receive automatic downloads of Plain Truth radio programs, click here. You can also down load MP3 files of any Plain Truth radio program that has aired in the past two weeks! Just click here.
	Win a book Every week in the PTM Weekly Update, we offer our readers the chance to win a book, CD or other resource. See last week's winners and find out what the new offers are.
	In conclusion . . . Would Jesus wear a Rolex?