Port Au Prince, Haiti, church leaders ambushed
Written on November 30, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Report by Anthony and Karlyn Battle – Tuesday, 29 November 2005Last Friday night, in Port Au Prince, Haiti, church leaders Reggie and Martine Lambert were ambushed at their front door… Read More
The Da Vinci Code and its errant beliefs — by Christian Arbogast
Written on November 30, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I searched the internet for a good article in English about Saunière and his treasure, and apparently it”s more difficult than in French, which is logical since the original story… Read More
Q&A 0163 – John’s baptism v. baptism in Jesus’ name
Written on November 29, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
In John 3:22 and John 4:2, it says that the disciples of Jesus were baptising. What kind of baptism was this? In Romans 6:1-7, the scriptures say Jesus had to… Read More
Q&A 0162 – Reuel or Jethro?
Written on November 27, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I had a question in Exodus 2:16-3:1. When reading this sector it appears that Reuel is Moses’ father-in-law and not Jethro. Who is Reuel? — Henrietta Reuel is simply another name… Read More
Spiritual one-liners
Written on November 27, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
* Give God what’s right – not what’s left.* “Pray” is a four-letter word you can say anywhere – except in public schools.* Man’s way leads to a hopeless end… Read More
Q&A 0161 – Destroy Satan?
Written on November 25, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Since Satan always tempts people to do wicked things, why does God not destroy Satan? Also, did God know that Adam and Eve would eat from the tree of the… Read More
Q&A 0160 – Satan’s fate
Written on November 23, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Since Satan knows that his fate is sealed, why is he acting as he does? Is he betting that God’s love will eventually lead to a reprieve? Or is Satan… Read More
Q&A 0159 – Matthew 11:13
Written on November 21, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
What do you think Matthew 11:13 means? If all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, why is the revelation in the Bible? — Belov (Moscow) I was reading… Read More
Leadership Journal
Written on November 21, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
From Focus on the Family – “The Busyness of Christianity.” http://www.christianitytoday.com/bcl/areas/spiritualgrowth/articles/100405.html
Holiday Preparation – November 20, 2005
Written on November 21, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
North River Church of Christ: Sermon 20 NOV ’05 Holiday Preparation (5 Principles) HOLIDAY SPIRIT For many of us, 2006 promises to be one of the best years in a… Read More
Q&A 0158 – The Parable of the Weeds
Written on November 19, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I always had the understanding (or misunderstanding) that on the day Jesus returns, that disciples would be taken up into heaven first. However, Matthew 13:30 (the parable of the weeds),… Read More
Q&A 0157 – Other sheep
Written on November 17, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
While discussing the Bible with a friend from a Mormon background, the topic of the "other sheep" of John 10 came up. The Mormons use this scripture to contend that… Read More
Q&A 0156 – The “Lost Tribes”
Written on November 15, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have become curious about the "lost tribes" of Israel and the connection with Europe, Britain, and the USA inferred by some groups. What do they base this idea on… Read More
Q&A 0155 – The tetragrammaton
Written on November 13, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
[Reworded] The Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that the name of God, Jehovah was taken out of the Scriptures. It was my understanding that the tetragrammaton (YHWH) was too holy to pronounce,… Read More
Q&A 0154 – Job
Written on November 11, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I think Job is such an inspiring book, but I must admit that reading it makes me feel a little insecure. Oftentimes, the words of the "worthless physicians" or "miserable… Read More
Reflections: Church Organization, by John York
Written on November 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
In our congregations around the world, we are at the crossroads of Jeremiah (6:16): This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient… Read More
Ancient Athens: Gossip and Gospel
Written on November 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
November 2nd, 2005– Opening lesson for the 11th Annual International Teachers’ Seminar. To read the whole article download the word document or pdf below. Available Download: Article (.doc – 45k)
TNIV Bible Study Series
Written on November 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Zondervan recently published a software disk for the TNIV that is currently available at Christianbook.com for $7.99. Since this translation is not available from the free e-sword.net website, I thought… Read More
Archaeologists Unveil Ancient Church Site
Written on November 10, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
Check out this story if you haven’t seen it already. Link
Q&A 0153 – Rapture
Written on November 9, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
What is the "rapture," and what scriptural references do proponents of this idea use as supporting evidence? I fail to get a clear understanding from the often quoted 1 Thessalonians… Read More
Q&A 0152 – Gods (little ‘g’) and Psalm 82
Written on November 7, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
In John 10, Jesus confronts the Jews who are upset about his claiming to be God’s Son. He quotes a psalm that calls people “gods” because the word of God… Read More
Q&A 0151 – Helping Muslims
Written on November 5, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
I’m from Jakarta, Indonesia. How can I help my Muslim friends become Christians? — Joe Although we dealt with this question earlier, let me amplify what I wrote before to… Read More
Q&A 0150 – Taking up the cross
Written on November 3, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
When the Bible says "take up his cross daily," what does that really mean? To kill your sin or to bear Jesus’ persecution? To me, "deny himself" and "take up… Read More
2005 International Teachers’ Seminar Program
Written on November 2, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
This is an update on the upcoming 11th annual International Teachers’ Seminar. The plan has now been finalized by Gordon Ferguson, Andy Fleming, and myself. We are very excited about… Read More
Q&A 0149 – The heavenly realms
Written on November 1, 2005 at 12:00 am, by admin
What is the meaning of Ephesians 3:10? Don’t the heavenly realms already know the manifold wisdom of God? They can see God, or rather they see the spiritual realms (and… Read More