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Monthly Archives: October 2017

Accelerate, by John Kotter

Written on October 30, 2017 at 12:14 pm, by

8-STEP PROCESS Over four decades, Dr. Kotter observed countless leaders and organizations as they were trying to transform or execute their strategies. He identified and extracted the success factors and… Read More

Tomography opens old biblical documents

Written on October 28, 2017 at 1:45 pm, by

Tomography is a way of imaging something in sections or “slices” without actually cutting it. It is often used in hospitals today in computed tomography (CT), also called “CAT scans.”… Read More

Nepal Criminalizes Christian Conversion and Evangelism

Written on October 27, 2017 at 9:13 pm, by

Last week, Nepal enacted a law to curb evangelism by criminalizing religious conversion, joining neighboring countries like India and Pakistan, where the region’s small-but-growing Christian minority faces government threats to… Read More

Science or Faith: A False Choice

Written on October 25, 2017 at 12:06 am, by

In your school days, maybe you loved science class, or perhaps you dreaded it (I hope not). I’ve been a science lover since childhood — these were the early years… Read More

Q&A 1510 – Malakoi, arsenokoitai, and homosexuality

Written on October 25, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

Could you please give me a clear definition of the Greek words malakoi and arsenokoites? I have been unable to find a definition that is not either religious or gay… Read More

The Impact of Idolatry

Written on October 24, 2017 at 7:15 pm, by

Class taught by Douglas during the continuing midweek series called ‘Sharpening the Sword’ at the North River Church of Christ on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Watch the video here.

Some Early Christian Symbols (from Orthodox website)

Written on October 24, 2017 at 6:23 pm, by

In the ancient world, written symbols were viewed with a sense of mystical fascination. Pagans and Christians alike had a coded language of symbolism to express the mystical and mysterious… Read More

A Warning About Professional Sports (David Cloud, relayed by Mark Cahill)

Written on October 19, 2017 at 4:31 am, by

Read an intriguing and challenging piece on the spiritual (or not-so-spiritual) side of professional sports. As with all guest articles, they are posted to make us think (not because all content… Read More

Q&A 1509 – When was Jesus’ sacrifice accepted?

Written on October 16, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

From your knowledge of Scripture and logic, is it biblically “comparable (not comparing apples to oranges) to ask: When was Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins acceptable to God?  (A) When… Read More

Right or Righteous?, by Fred Faller

Written on October 13, 2017 at 9:08 am, by

What do you think of when you hear the word “righteousness”? About a year ago I was challenged about my understanding of the nature of righteousness in the Bible and… Read More

The Tower of Babel

Written on October 11, 2017 at 9:59 pm, by

The following material appeared in the weekly newsletter from 27 September to 11 October 2017. This series was adapted from The God Who Dared (1997), the next version of which was titled Genesis,… Read More

Q&A 1508 – Noah’s Flood Global?

Written on October 7, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

Was Noah’s Flood really global? Is there evidence for this? Please help me think this through. I am happy to help. Let me say, first off, that whatever one’s conclusion… Read More

The Discipleship Gospel, by Bill Hull and Ben Sobels (free book)

Written on October 5, 2017 at 3:02 pm, by

I’m pleased to announce the release of a new FREE eBook from the Discipleship.org eBook series: The Discipleship Gospel by Bill Hull and Ben Sobels. DOWNLOAD FREE NOW The Discipleship… Read More

Soul to Soul: Forging & Maintaining Godly Relationships, Part 3

Written on October 5, 2017 at 9:13 am, by

Sermon by Douglas Jacoby on 10.1.17 at the North River Church of Christ, Marietta, GA

Excellent Science & Religion course, by Denis Lamoureux

Written on October 4, 2017 at 2:53 pm, by

This course examines the nature of both science and religion and attempts to explore the possible relationships between them. The primary purpose is to dispel the popular myth that science… Read More

Prosperity Preaching – unhealthy and unbiblical (Costi Hinn)

Written on October 2, 2017 at 12:23 pm, by

Read the powerful testimony of Costi Hinn, nephew of multi-millionaire health & wealth preacher Benny Hinn. From the Christianity Today website. Click here.