Q&A 1399 – Binding and Loosing
Written on January 30, 2015 at 12:00 am, by seanford
Christians from a Pentecostal background often talk about ‘binding’ negative/evil things. I am confused – do we as Christians have the authority to bind and loose spiritual things? My question… Read More
Christians and guns (at home), by Tom Jones
Written on January 27, 2015 at 2:59 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
My friend Tom Jones has put up a short but powerful article at his website. It’s about Christians and guns (at home). Click HERE to read it.
2015 BST: Berlin, Wittenberg, Zurich, Geneva
Written on January 26, 2015 at 1:33 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
2015 Biblical Study Tour: Finding God when the church is adrift Zurich, Switzerland BST, 24-31 October 2015 UPDATE Click to listen to a brief update… Read More
Romans Z (16:1-27)
Written on January 26, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
We have studied Romans from A to Z. Listen to the final podcast (19 minutes) here. In Romans Z, Paul sends greetings, makes a few final comments, and rounds off… Read More
Romans Y (15:15-33)
Written on January 25, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Click on the link to hear the penultimate podcast in our series Romans A-Z. This lesson (16 minutes) reveals Paul’s philosophy of ministry, and something of his grand vision for… Read More
Romans X (14:1-15:14)
Written on January 24, 2015 at 12:09 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans X is the 24th podcast (19 minutes) in our series Romans A-Z. Ever in mind is unity between Jewish-background and Gentile-background Christians, although the principles of the chapter have… Read More
Romans W (13:1-14)
Written on January 23, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans W (21 minutes) explores chapter 13. Click here to download. Passages referred to or alluded to: Daniel 3; 6; Matthew 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; Exodus 20; Deuteronomy 5; 1 Peter… Read More
Romans V (12:9-21)
Written on January 22, 2015 at 12:05 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans V takes us through the balance of chapter 12. The podcast (15 minutes) contains some surprises — for most Bible believers, at any rate. Click here to download. Verses… Read More
Tips for speakers 2: Welcome talks, contribution talks, etc
Written on January 21, 2015 at 4:38 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
This document contains the guidelines we use in the North River Church of Christ for anyone speaking before the congregation. Rather than leaving it to chance, let’s be proactive. Solid… Read More
Tips for speakers 1: Communion talks
Written on January 21, 2015 at 4:36 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
This is the first of two documents intended to improve, streamline, and sharpen the address given in many churches before the Lord’s Supper. (The second document covers welcome talks, announcements,… Read More
Romans U (12:1-8)
Written on January 21, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans U (16 minutes) is the 21st lesson in our series Romans A-Z. As is his custom, Paul lays highly practical teaching (chapters 12-16) on a solid theological foundation (chapters 1-9)…. Read More
Q&A 1398 – Randomness, Suffering, and the Will of God
Written on January 21, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
I frequently think about the suffering in this life — more and more with every year — including very painful emotional distress. It seems like there is a randomness to life. We… Read More
Romans T (11:33-36)
Written on January 20, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is the last podcast based on Romans 9-11. This special passage taken up in Romans T (11 minutes) concludes the section, setting things in perspective. Scriptures referred to: Psalm… Read More
Romans S (11:1-32)
Written on January 19, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is Romans S, the 19th study in the series Romans A-Z. In this podcast (25 minutes) we will almost finish our study of Romans 11. (Romans T will cover Paul’s… Read More
Romans R (10:1-21)
Written on January 18, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans R (19 minutes) covers the tenth chapter of the epistle. Verses referenced include Job 40:3-5; Deuteronomy 30:11-14; Acts 22:16; 10:28,34-35, 43-48; Galatians 1:14; Psalms 19:5; Deuteronomy 32:21; and Proverbs… Read More
Romans Q (9:1-32)
Written on January 17, 2015 at 12:05 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans Q (19 minutes) covers all of chapter 9. Verses referred to (mainly outside Romans) include Exodus 32:32; Psalm 49:6-8; Genesis 25; Genesis 27; Exodus 7; Colossians 1:21; Isaiah 29; Isaiah… Read More
Romans P (8:18-39)
Written on January 16, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Listen to the 16th podcast (23 minutes) in our series on Romans. Verses referred to are 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Timothy 4:18; Hebrews 7:25; 2 Thessalonians 2:14; Jude 21; and… Read More
Romans O (8:12-17)
Written on January 15, 2015 at 12:03 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The 15th lesson in our series (16 minutes) is Romans O, covering the middle section of chapter 8. Verses referred to include Galatians 5:18; Psalms 40:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; Acts… Read More
Romans N (8:1-11)
Written on January 14, 2015 at 12:06 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Lesson N (12 minutes) begins the second half of the series Romans A-Z. Listen carefully for the many connections to the concepts Paul has developed earlier in the letter. The… Read More
Romans M (7:1-25)
Written on January 13, 2015 at 12:05 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is the 13th podcast in Romans A-Z. The lesson (24 minutes) goes through the entirety of Romans 7. Click here to download. Other biblical passages referred to in this lesson… Read More
Romans L (6:8-23)
Written on January 12, 2015 at 12:02 am, by Douglas Jacoby
The 12th podcast in Romans A-Z covers the remainder of chapter 6. I hope the talk (19 minutes) helps you think about God, and draw closer to him, all day…. Read More
Q&A 1397 – Jesus in the O.T. (study ideas)
Written on January 12, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
I was wondering if you had any suggestions on books to read. I’m looking for something that traces the threads of the Gospel and Jesus through the Old Testament. Any suggestions? — Guy… Read More
Romans K (6:1-8)
Written on January 11, 2015 at 12:04 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Listen to the 11th podcast in Romans A-Z. This podcast (13 minutes) covers the first 8 verses of the chapter. Click here to download. In chapters 1-3 Paul reasons that all… Read More
Romans J (5:12-21)
Written on January 10, 2015 at 12:05 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Listen to Romans J, the tenth podcast (15 minutes) in the series Romans A-Z. Sin came into the world through Adam (v.12), and salvation also comes to the world through… Read More
Romans I (5:1-11)
Written on January 9, 2015 at 12:03 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Here is the ninth podcast (14 minutes) in our series of 26 in Romans A-Z. Passages referred to include Acts 23:6; Ephesians 4:4; Titus 3:5; and Galatians 4:6. The sequence… Read More
Romans H (4:1-25)
Written on January 8, 2015 at 12:02 am, by Douglas Jacoby
In the eighth part of our series (18 minutes) we tackle all of Romans chapter 4. Click here to download. While I referred to a number of biblical passages, here… Read More
Romans G (3:10-31)
Written on January 7, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is the seventh lesson (20 minutes) in our series, Romans A-Z. There is some overlap with the previous podcast, is it ended with 3:10-18. Here we return to 3:10-18… Read More
Romans F (3:1-18)
Written on January 6, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is the sixth lesson (14 minutes) in our Romans series. Click here to download. Some of the passages referred to in the podcast are Psalm 138:2; Romans 9:4-5; 15:4;… Read More
6. Mary: An Example for All Time
Written on January 5, 2015 at 9:52 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
For N.T. Character Study 41″6. Mary: An Example for All Time” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More
Romans A-Z—Why this Bible Study series?
Written on January 5, 2015 at 12:01 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
Do you need structure in your daily Bible reading? Or want to study an entire book of the Bible—not various verses, but a whole book, to get a sense of the flow?… Read More
Romans E (2:17-29)
Written on January 5, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Romans E (18 minutes) continues the study of the typical weaknesses of religious people, particularly hypocrisy and condescension. Click here to download. Isaiah 52:5 — God’s people often misrepresent him… Read More
Romans D (2:1-16)
Written on January 4, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Listen to the fourth podcast in the series (15 minutes). Click here to download. Referred to in the lesson: The Last Things series (including the podcast on Those Who Haven’t… Read More
Romans C (1:18-32)
Written on January 3, 2015 at 12:05 am, by Douglas Jacoby
In our third podcast (21 minutes), we will tackle Romans 1:18-32. For more background on this passage, listen to the Fall of Rome podcast. Click here to download. This lesson refers… Read More
Q&A 1396 – Aliens seeding life – no need for a creator God?
Written on January 3, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
A non-believing friend counters the idea of a creationist God by contending for seeding from aliens. I realize this idea is preposterous to you, but I didn’t find anything specifically… Read More
Romans B (1:16-17)
Written on January 2, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 26 on Romans. Here we cover the theme passage, Romans 1:16-17 (22 minutes). Recommended: study Habakkuk 2:4. Ponder: “From faith to… Read More
Romans A (1:1-15)
Written on January 1, 2015 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
This is the opening podcast in the series Romans A-Z. In 26 daily lessons, we will explore Paul’s longest letter. First, we set the stage, by reading through chapter 1, verse 1-15… Read More
OT33-Jeroboam-Rehoboam.mp3
Written on January 1, 2015 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For O.T. Lesson 33, Jeroboam & Rehoboam (28 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
