Monthly Archives: March 2010

Q&A 0954 – The Message

Written on March 30, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

What is your opinion on The Message version of the Bible? Would you recommend it as the primary tool for instructing preteens and teens? –Roger Hoelzel (Grand Rapids, Michigan) It… Read More

Q&A 0953 – The Documentary Hypothesis

Written on March 28, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I didn’t see anything on your website about the documentary hypothesis. Can you help me with a reading suggestion? — Marc-André LaverdièreThe Documentary Hypothesis (or “J-E-D-P”) attempts to find various… Read More

Q&A 0952 – 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (working with our hands)

Written on March 26, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I was wondering about 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Are all of us supposed to have a job where we work with our hands? I think this is a reference to manual labor… Read More

Q&A 0951 – Is possession just epilepsy?

Written on March 24, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

My religion professor explained to us that since epilepsy was not understood in ancient times, it was attributed to demons. Biblically, is there a difference? Am I reading the Bible… Read More

Q&A 0950 – Evangelists are deacons?

Written on March 22, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

After reading your "Evangelists, elders, deacons" paper (2003, revised), I get the impression that your view of the evangelist is that he represents a type of deacon (a servant of… Read More

Q&A 0949 – Intelligent Design

Written on March 20, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Do you believe in Intelligent Design, and if you do or don’t what’s your main argument? None of my colleagues at my workplace believes in Intelligent Design. They all argue… Read More

Q&A 0948 – Hebrews 11:11

Written on March 18, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

What is up with the NIV rendition of Hebrews 11:11? It seems to create the first half of the verse out of thin air. No other translation or Greek manuscript… Read More

Crime & Punishment 2: Capital Punishment

Written on March 17, 2010 at 8:29 pm, by

To listen to Crime & Punishment 2: Thoughts on Capital Punishment (27 minutes), click on the play button below. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More

Crime & Punishment 1: Principles & Incarceration

Written on March 17, 2010 at 8:21 pm, by

To listen to Crime & Punishment 1: General Principles and Thoughts about Incarceration (33 minutes), click on the play button below. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select… Read More

Q&A 0947 – Predestination

Written on March 16, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I read your answer on predestination and I appreciate your diligence! Is it true that God chooses those who will be saved before they are even born? Though I did… Read More

Q&A 0946 – Passover and Lamb

Written on March 14, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I have been studying the feasts of Israel, and in particular, the Passover. As you teach, I agree that the crucifixion was not on Friday. It would also seem clear… Read More

Q&A 0945 – Children of God

Written on March 12, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

I have a question regarding a teaching I’ve heard about who the children of God are. It has been said that we are all children of God but have been… Read More

Q&A 0944 – The NET Bible

Written on March 10, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

What is your opinion of the NET Bible, both the translation itself and the extensive footnotes? Also, are you familiar with their Theology Program courses, and would it be worth… Read More

Postmodernism PowerPoint

Written on March 9, 2010 at 12:16 pm, by

Jacoby OM Oblate…

Q&A 0943 – Sharon, Partition, and God’s Judgment

Written on March 8, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Pat Robertson recently claimed that the Lord struck Ariel Sharon because he had partitioned Israel, God’s holy land. Do you think he is right? Note: For details of Robertson’s statement,… Read More

Q&A 0942 – Calvinism and Predestination

Written on March 6, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Can you please recommend a couple of books on the subject of predestination? I read what you wrote in Shining Like Stars [now Till the Nets Are Full] but want more…. Read More

Thoughts on Demon Possession & Exorcism

Written on March 4, 2010 at 10:16 pm, by

Thoughts on Demon Possession (13 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More

Is It Wrong to be Rich?

Written on March 4, 2010 at 9:14 pm, by

4 March 2010 (17 mins) Click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More

Q&A 0941 – Answered prayers for people following wrong doctrine?

Written on March 4, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

Paul warns twice that those preaching another gospel are under the anathema of God (Galatians 1:8,9). Yet many people who claim answered prayers are from churches or religions who preach… Read More

What Does the Bible Say about Tithing?

Written on March 2, 2010 at 6:14 pm, by

Douglas Jacoby, 2 March 2010 (30 mins) Click on the play button below:   Introduction To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Q&A 0940 – The Dark Ages and the remnant

Written on March 2, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

What happened during the dark ages? God says that he always has a remnant. Can you share your thoughts on the subject? Does Romans 11:5 apply to every generation? — Oswald… Read More

OT06-Lot.mp3

Written on March 1, 2010 at 12:00 am, by

For the O.T. Lesson 6, Lot (26 mins), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More