Monthly Archives: July 2015

Q&A 1419 – Mutations really random?

Written on July 29, 2015 at 12:00 am, by

When Calvinist scientists and theologians embrace evolutionary creationism, do they deny that random mutations are random? Maybe this is a silly question, but could creation ever be considered truly random… Read More

‘Oldest’ Koran Fragments Found

Written on July 23, 2015 at 5:14 pm, by

It will be interesting to see how the wording in this fragment compares to the present-day canonical Qur’an. ‘Oldest’ Koran fragments found in Birmingham University What could be the world’s… Read More

Q&A 1418 – Are singles the “pillars” of the church?

Written on July 20, 2015 at 12:00 am, by

First, thanks for all the teaching you provide. Today I write with a concern. In my congregation we are sometimes told that singles are “the pillars of the church.” Now… Read More

Q&A 1417 – Concubinage

Written on July 11, 2015 at 12:00 am, by

I am troubled by the concubinage element of polygamy. I have a difficult time understanding how David, a man whose only recorded sexual sin  condemned by God was being with… Read More

“Every Saul Needs a Barnabas”

Written on July 8, 2015 at 6:39 pm, by

Sermon given by Douglas at the North River church on Sunday, July 5, 2015 To listen now, click on arrow. To save & listen later, right click on ‘Download Sermon’… Read More

Universities & their mottos

Written on July 8, 2015 at 4:35 pm, by

Universities & their Mottos is a podcast (25 minutes) examining how university education has changed in the last 1000 years, from training for Christian ministry to secular study, from broad… Read More

Gay Unions: A Response

Written on July 6, 2015 at 6:16 pm, by

How should Christians think in response to the legalization of “gay marriage” in their home countries? The following talk (23 minutes) makes a few suggestions, challenging us to respond maturely… Read More

Q&A 1416 – Religious Jewelry = Idolatry?

Written on July 2, 2015 at 12:00 am, by

Greetings from New Delhi. I see many disciples wearing a cross made of gold around their neck as jewelry. Isn’t this an act of idolatry? In India, we ask Hindus… Read More

OT35-Elijah.mp3

Written on July 1, 2015 at 12:00 am, by

For O.T. Lesson 35, Elijah (25 minutes), 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