Q&A 1537 – Birth Defects from Satan?
Written on September 28, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Are birth defects a work of Satan? Birth defects happen because of genetic accidents. Both biology and physics reveal a certain degree of randomness in our world. This is not… Read More
When Christians Forget They’re Christians on FB
Written on September 25, 2018 at 10:00 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
By Guy Hammond Executive Director; Strength in Weakness Ministries Often when I speak publicly on the issues of homosexuality and the church, Christian family values and Biblical sexual ethics, I… Read More
How should you respond to men and women who are transgender?
Written on September 24, 2018 at 6:49 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Renew Network Subscriber, We are sending out the Renew Newsletter earlier this week so that you can make time for a special webinar. It will focus on two of… Read More
PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER, by Bob Koivisto
Written on September 24, 2018 at 11:33 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Jesus spoke out often about the very things which lead to a misguided understanding of God’s revealed truth in the Scriptures. Those influences are ignorance, apathy, religion, tradition and open… Read More
The Cassandra Curse | Hidden Brain : NPR
Written on September 23, 2018 at 9:36 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
After a disaster happens, we want to know, could something have been done to avoid it? Did anyone see this coming? Many times, the answer is yes. There was a… Read More
AIM Class, Sept. 22, North River
Written on September 21, 2018 at 1:04 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
We have a great opportunity this Saturday (Sept 22) to attend three classes on Counseling & Psychology. These sessions will equip us to minister to those around us – or maybe… Read More
Origins (Genesis 1-11) — O.T. Scholars Weigh In
Written on September 19, 2018 at 12:18 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Philosopher and Christian apologist Paul Copan and I have written a book on early Genesis. See what Old Testament scholars are saying about Origins. . “Genesis 1–11 is the foundation… Read More
The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel – response by Michael Burns
Written on September 18, 2018 at 5:48 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Note: the smaller navy blue text is Michael Burns’s response. Recently a group of American evangelical leaders signed and released a statement on social justice to voice concerns that they have over… Read More
What is Progressive Christianity and Why is it Dangerous?
Written on September 18, 2018 at 3:21 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Renew Network Subscribers, Would you be interested in some really great Biblical teaching this week? We have two opportunities for you and one other upcoming event that is sure… Read More
An Easy Principle to Test Your Take on Scripture
Written on September 17, 2018 at 10:57 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
by Greg Koukl | info@str.org As an ambassador for Christ, how can you be clear-thinking and confident if you’re not sure whether or not you’re misinterpreting a Bible passage? I want… Read More
The Life of Jesus (Pt. I and Pt. II)
Written on September 14, 2018 at 11:09 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Cape Town, South Africa, 9 Sept 2018 In this session (consisting of two parts) Douglas Jacoby paints an outstanding picture as to the life and context of Jesus as a… Read More
Q&A 1536 – Painkillers – Opioids
Written on September 14, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
A lot of people I know are on painkillers. Given the role that suffering plays in developing character and a cruciform life, should we avoid taking pills? There are always… Read More
Thoughts on Holiness, by Alberto Schirmer
Written on September 13, 2018 at 1:27 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Hagiasmos [Greek}: Separated unto God. Hagios [Greek}: Separated from sin, and therefore consecrated to God. Qôdesh [Hebrew]: A sacred, consecrated, dedicated, hallowed thing or place. Qȃdȃsh [Hebrew]: To appoint, bid,… Read More
91 Key Dates in Church History
Written on September 13, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
Some Key Dates in Church History
9 facts on the End-times
Written on September 12, 2018 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
1 Thess 5:1—Don’t get caught up in predictions. These are futile. William Miller Adventists Jehovah’s Witnesses 88 Reasons the Rapture Will Happen in 1988 Eschatology = the study of the… Read More
Why America’s ‘nones’ don’t identify with a religion
Written on September 11, 2018 at 7:03 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
By Becka A. Alper, www.pewresearch.org A growing share of Americans are religiously unaffiliated. We recently asked a representative sample of more than 1,300 of these “nones” why they choose not to identify with a religion. Out… Read More
How Do You Resist Culture?
Written on September 5, 2018 at 3:59 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Renew Network Subscriber, We are all being discipled. We are all being influenced by the many voices of culture around us every day. It is hard to resist. But… Read More
How to Ruin Your Life in Your Twenties
Written on September 5, 2018 at 3:32 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The choices we make in our twenties set a trajectory for our entire lives. Here are seven tested ways young adults often ruin their lives. Read article here. www.desiringgod.org
Global Persecution
Written on September 5, 2018 at 10:14 am, by Douglas Jacoby
From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. On arriving there, they gathered the… Read More
Does Your Pastor Love God or Money?, by David Mathis
Written on September 3, 2018 at 9:26 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Article on desiringGod.org How Christians handle money speaks volumes about our Christ. It’s one of our greatest opportunities today to show ourselves distinct from the world, or just like it…. Read More
OT54 – The Ethiopian Eunuchs (= NT character podcast 56)
Written on September 1, 2018 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear the talk on The Ethiopian Eunuchs (25 minutes), click the play arrow. You can download it from here. This podcast is O.T. character podcast 54 and N.T. character… Read More
