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The Church of Oprah

Posted: July 31, 2013

FYI (for your information), this link takes you to the religious beliefs of Oprah Winfrey. Listen to the interview and see what you think…  

Evidence For Christianity Newsletter (the ministry of Dr. John Oakes)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Download Evidence For Christianity Newsletter (the ministry of Dr. John Oakes) by clicking here.

The Translation of Proverbs 22:6

Posted: July 31, 2013

Our interpretation of this passage of scripture hinges in part on the translation we are using. This article is a one-page study of Proverbs 22:6, as discussed in The Quiver, republished as… Read More

Beyond the Firmament, from John Lang

Posted: July 31, 2013

UPDATE: I read the book and have been in contact with the author. Excellent! -DJ   I just finished viewing the videos from the link below and I am going… Read More

Footage from La Paz, Bolivia

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following is from a Christian brother in Tampa, Florida. To view the video (length 3:30 mins), click here. I just returned from La Paz (12 March 2008).

NIV errors

Posted: July 31, 2013

I am often asked about the merits of various Bible translations. Like many of my readers, I was brought up on the NIV.  When I became a Christian (1977), the… Read More

Turkey radically revising Islamic texts (Hadith)

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7264903.stm

Instilling Humility in our Children

Posted: July 31, 2013

Pat Williams, author of Souls of Steel, shares his thoughts at Crosswalk.com. Click here to read the article.

DEBATE! Islam-Judaism-Christianity, 7 June 2008, Chicago

Posted: July 31, 2013

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (www.shmuley.com) is the host of the National TV show, ‘Shalom in the Home’ airing on TLC (The Learning Channel), and the international best-selling author of 18 books. In Oxford,… Read More

Why Christians Read Their Bibles Poorly, by Gordon Fee

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://thebooksofthebible.info/resources/gordon_fee.php

Genesis: Literal History or Metaphor, from Honest Synopsis

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://honestsynopsis.blogspot.com/2008/02/genesis-literal-history-or-metaphor.html 

The Size of the Cosmos, by John Clayton

Posted: July 31, 2013

From the Jan/Feb issue of Does God Exist? Vol 35, no. 1. Used by permission of John Clayton.   It is difficult to pick up a newspaper or a scientific… Read More

Earth-like planets?

Posted: July 31, 2013

Media Distortions of Earthlike Planets  If you read the newspapers and their description of new planets being found around other stars you might come to the conclusion that scientists are… Read More

Poverty!

Posted: July 31, 2013

Appalling Numbers Of the six and one-half billion people living on the earth, 1.2 billion live on an average of 23 cents a day and 2 billion have no electricity. … Read More

The feminist movement & Christian leadership

Posted: July 31, 2013

Here are a number of interesting links to pursue regarding feminism and its influence on Christianity. Thanks to Malcolm Cox of London, who recommended these articles in connection with the… Read More

The Coming Religious Peace, by Alan Wolfe

Posted: July 31, 2013

In the March 2008 Atlantic Monthly, there is an intriguing article by a professor from Boston College. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803/secularism

Willow Creek Apology

Posted: July 31, 2013

When a church realizes it has erred, an apology is in order. Read about a realization and change of direction in this large and famous congregation: http://blog.christianitytoday.com/outofur/archives/2007/10/willow_creek_re.html http://revealnow.com/story.asp?storyid=48    

Israel Church Update

Posted: July 31, 2013

So what is happening these days in Jerusalem? The churches in the Holy Land had a rough year in 2007, but as the word of God says in 1 Peter… Read More

The Healthy Body of Christ, by Scott Green

Posted: July 31, 2013

Food for thought!  Click here to read.

Christians Don’t Go to Heaven! — N.T. Wright

Posted: July 31, 2013

TESTING THE FAITHBishop: Christians don’t go to heavenAnglican challenges widespread belief, says believers asleep until God returns Posted: February 10, 20082:49 pm Eastern © 2008 WorldNetDaily   A bishop described as "one… Read More

Violence in Kenya: Disciples refuse to Kill

Posted: July 31, 2013

    22 January 2008 FACING DESTRUCTION, ESCAPING DEATHDisciples Among Victims Of Post-Election Violence In Kenya Compiled by John Maleya Following the announcement of official results of the presidential election… Read More

Interesting blog: One in Jesus

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://oneinjesus.info/

Blue Letter Bible

Posted: July 31, 2013

Check out the Blue Letter Bible. This is a great resource.

HOPEww: From Tashkent to Timbuktu

Posted: July 31, 2013

Download the .pdf

Seal from time of Solomon’s Temple Discovered

Posted: July 31, 2013

A stone seal bearing the name of one of the families who acted as servants in the First Temple and then returned to Jerusalem after being exiled to Babylonia has… Read More

Banned From Church!

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following article, from the Wall Street Journal,  has implications for church discipline. To read it, click here.

If God is everywhere, why do so few people find Him? by David Kupelian

Posted: July 31, 2013

To read the article, click here.

Unworthy Servants, by Ashley Hockenberry

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://eastregion.com/unworthy_servants.html 

Through the Bible in a Year

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/ThroughtheBible.pdf This is a plan I have recommended ever since 1995.  Many have followed it and accomplished the victory of reading through the entire Bible in a year. If this… Read More

Evolution presentations

Posted: July 31, 2013

I found these presentations to be very helpful in resolving the conflict many still perceive with regard to Creation and Evolution. — John Lang 1. http://www.ualberta.ca/~dlamoure/beyond.html. 2. http://www.randomdesigner.com/dvd.htm   

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.aggelia.com/htdocs/kohlberg.shtml Some interesting thoughts, worth reading.

Coming to Peace with Science audio message by Darrel Falk

Posted: July 31, 2013

To hear the audio message: http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/CFHG2007Falk.mp3  — Submitted by John Lang

VISIT ISRAEL, EGYPT, JORDAN

Posted: July 31, 2013

CHANCE OF A LIFETIME!     2008 BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR Every year the Biblical Study Tour brings us to another exciting location. (For example, last year we visited Pergamum, Ephesus, Laodicea, and Patmos.)… Read More

Brothers in prison (India)

Posted: July 31, 2013

A few brothers in Bangalore, India were falsely imprisoned for preaching the gospel. They are now out on bail. For details, please see message below from Shajus Philip, preacher in… Read More

Watchman Nee on Soul & Spirit, by Gordon Ferguson

Posted: July 31, 2013

WATCHMAN NEE’S TEACHING ON SOUL AND SPIRIT:  A FORM OF NEO-GNOSTICISM A Review By Gordon Ferguson My Introduction To Watchman Nee and Witness Lee In my first ministry job, I… Read More

Matters of Conscience — A Deeper Look, by Gordon Ferguson

Posted: July 31, 2013

Common Misconceptions  The study of conscience biblically is a very interesting study, due partly to how misunderstood the subject actually is by many.  For example, it is common to hear… Read More

Voice of the Martyrs

Posted: July 31, 2013

 From The Voice of the Martyrs     Weekly News on Persecution IssuesFrom Around the World. Click Here to Subscribe to Our Weekly Email Alerts.          … Read More

Spiritual Authority, by McClung

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following is a paper by Floyd McClung: Download .pdf

Plight of Christians in Iraq

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3564314n

News from DoesGodExist.org

Posted: July 31, 2013

Used with permission from John Clayton, from the November/December 2007 Does God Exist? bulletin Baby Killer Chimpanzees. We constantly are given the picture that chimpanzees are peaceful, nearly human relatives… Read More

Thoughts from Dr. Lennox

Posted: July 31, 2013

Here is an interesting debate between Richard Dawkins & John Lennox.  Dr. Lennox also has a new book. And here’s a brief video with Lennox & McGrath, as well as a… Read More

Dinesh D

Posted: July 31, 2013

  Dinesh D’Souza & Christopher Hitchens Debate: “Is Christianity the Problem?”  To watch the debate, click here:http://www.tkc.edu/

Wall of Nehemiah Discovered?

Posted: July 31, 2013

Israeli Says Elusive Biblical Wall Found       Nov 30 12:11 AM US/EasternBy REGAN E. DOHERTYAssociated Press Writer JERUSALEM (AP) – A wall mentioned in the Bible’s Book of Nehemiah and long… Read More

Does God Exist? debate with Michael Shermer

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to view the to view the entire debate with Michael Shermer (23 June 2007) at YouTube. Due to YouTube’s 2007 requirement that no uploads be over 10 minutes,… Read More

The Role of Women, by N.T. Wright

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following is a fascinating paper by New Testament scholar N.T. Wright. Download .pdf  

Report Aug-Oct 2007

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here

Aug 2007 Report on Papua New Guinea Medical Clinic

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here for the report on the Nine Mile clinic in Papua New Guinea.

Divorce reconsidered

Posted: July 31, 2013

The October 2007 issue of Christianity Today contains a very thought-provoking article on marriage and divorce.  Although you will want to read it for yourself, clicking here, the upshot is that there are three legitimate… Read More

Restoration Forum (Tom Jones)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Restoration Forum XXV:

Spirituality and Money — audio lesson from Gordon Ferguson

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.phoenixvalleychurch.org/sermons/index.htm

Poetry and Prose

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click on http://kkpullen.blogspot.com/ if you like Christian poetry (and prose). Some good stuff here!

BURMESE BROTHER SEEKS AIM SCHOLARSHIP

Posted: July 31, 2013

My name is Aung Ko Ko Win. I am a Burmese brother, who converted to Christianity in 1996 in Yangon, Myanmar. I was met by one of the brothers and… Read More

Website of Malcolm Cox

Posted: July 31, 2013

A nice biblical resource — check out the website of Malcolm Cox (London, England): http://homepage.mac.com/mccx/PhotoAlbum1.html.

Resources for the Study of Islam

Posted: July 31, 2013

GeneralBergen, Peter L, Holy War, Inc. Free Press, 2001.Braswell, George W., Jr., Islam. (Broadman & Holman, 1996.Cragg, Kenneth, The Call of the Minaret. Orbis, 1985.Geisler, Norman and Abdul Saleeb, Answering… Read More

Help for Southern California! [HOPEww]

Posted: July 31, 2013

Note: This weekend I am in San Diego. In fact, I will be speaking Sunday to a group very affected by the recent fires.  Many, if not most, have been… Read More

Matters of Faith Find a New Prominence on Campus, by Alan Finder

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to read the article.

Baptism for the Dead, by Glenn Giles

Posted: July 31, 2013

Download Baptism for the Dead2, by Glenn Giles (Denver).

Group Sex OK, Says Canadian Supreme Court

Posted: July 31, 2013

Source: Christian Counseling Connection, 2007, 1For a number of years now, Canada has lived under very contradictory sexual rules. Homosexual relations are lawful

Brother murdered in Guatemala – prayers requested

Posted: July 31, 2013

In February I visited Guatemala with one of my daughters. The spirit of the church there was amazing. But the family has just suffered a shocking blow, as one of… Read More

New Strobel book (from John Lang)

Posted: July 31, 2013

“I’m about half way through this book in audio format.  It draws from a number of current sources to address some of the most recent attacks on the credibility of… Read More

Greek Bible Study

Posted: July 31, 2013

Peter Coad is developing a website calledhttp://www.GreekBibleStudy.org. Check it out.

Journey through Islam, by Erwun Caner

Posted: July 31, 2013

Here is a clear and understandable video message on the relationship between Muslims and Christians.

A New Temple? (Jerusalem Post)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Traditionally the Temple Mount Faithful attempt to set up a foundation stone for the Third Temple on Tisha Be’av, and the police routinely prevent them from doing so. The occasion… Read More

The Antichrist

Posted: July 31, 2013

THE ANTICHRIST

Lawyers, Liars and Rhinos, by James Greig

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here for the doc.

Covenant Eyes – Software for Purity

Posted: July 31, 2013

Covenant Eyes — this is a website to “Develop, Demonstrate, and Defend your integrity.” The name tells it all. Check it out.

Intelligent Design: Are We Fighting Against God?, by John Oates

Posted: July 31, 2013

Download the .pdf file

New Perspective on Paul (Christianity Today)

Posted: July 31, 2013

What Did Paul Really Mean? “New perspective” scholars argue that we need, well, a new perspective on justification by faith. Simon Gathercole | posted 8/10/2007 08:48AM Pick up any recent… Read More

Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationships

Posted: July 31, 2013

Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationshipsSat Aug 11, 2:00 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) – Homosexual Lutheran clergy who are in sexual relationships will be able to serve as pastors,… Read More

Terminology Reinforces Theology

Posted: July 31, 2013

While the Bible warns us not to quibble about words (2 Timothy 2:14), this does not mean that words, phrases, and terms are not important. For example, anyone who insisted… Read More

Prayers for Sierra Leone

Posted: July 31, 2013

I was a fanatic…I know their thinking, says former radical Islamist

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here for article.

Correction: Women Don’t Talk More Than Men (?!)

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=3348076&page=1

Restoration Movement Website

Posted: July 31, 2013

You may be interested in this website, which seeks to promote common ground among Restoration Movement churches.http://www.restorationunity.com/   

Tablet linked to obscure O.T. figure found

Posted: July 31, 2013

Original article can be found here, http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?Id=26084.

HOPEww Afghanistan

Posted: July 31, 2013

The Secret: critiques in Scientific American & Christianity Today

Posted: July 31, 2013

Michael Shermer shares his views on Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret. Click here to read his article in Scientific American.Interestingly, the latest issue of Christianity Today also features an article on this popular book/DVD…. Read More

DNA study challenges basic ideas in genetics

Posted: July 31, 2013

DNA study challenges basic ideas in genetics — Genome ‘junk’ appears essential”The instruction manual for life is written in a language we are only just beginning to understand,” Francis Collins, director… Read More

THEME for International Teachers’ Seminar, Patmos & Ephesus

Posted: July 31, 2013

THEME FOR 13th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ SEMINAR PATMOS & EPHESUS, 8-9 NOVEMBER 2007 Having solicited ideas from many teachers worldwide, it seems the best theme for our 2007 rendezvous will… Read More

Shermer-Jacoby Debate

Posted: July 31, 2013

THANKSI very much appreciate the prayers thousands of you have been sending up for tonight’s debate with Michael Shermer (the skeptic).

Cosmos and Creator, by William Lane Craig

Posted: July 31, 2013

 http://www.arn.org/docs/odesign/od172/cosmos172.htm#31

The Jesus Seminar and Higher Criticism, by Glenn Giles

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to download the document.

Superb evidences website

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.reasonablefaith.org/

Does God Exist? – subscription

Posted: July 31, 2013

Does God Exist? (Free evidences pamphlet, published every other month). Write to DGE?, 718 East Donmoyer, South Bend IN 46614-1999, USA. Also visit the website: www.doesgodexist.org. The editor of the… Read More

Herod the Great’s Tomb Found!

Posted: July 31, 2013

FOX NEWS:

Sermon Stealing

Posted: July 31, 2013

FROM THE PULPIT: Pastor inspiration: Divine or online?

Is Homosexuality genetic?

Posted: July 31, 2013

In popular thinking, homosexuality is increasingly viewed as a justifiable, even somehow unavoidable, lifestyle, for those biologically predestined for it. One often hears in the media that one’s sexual orientation is due to a… Read More

Taliban Tells Pakistani Christians: Convert or Die!

Posted: July 31, 2013

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan 

Messianic Prophecy

Posted: July 31, 2013

Any study of prophecy eventually leads us to Christ. Prophecies about the Messiah are called “Messianic” prophecies. The term “messiah” comes from the Hebrew Massiah, which means “anointed one.” The… Read More

Book recommendation: Is There a God?

Posted: July 31, 2013

Is There a God? Questions about Science and the Bible, by John Oakes, Ph.D. Pub: IPI (http://www.ipibooks.com.)

Apologetics Research Society Newsletter May 2007

Posted: July 31, 2013

This is the newsletter of the ministry of Dr. John Oakes. Click here to download the pdf. file.

Gladiator Graveyard Discovered

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6614479.stm

Elders, Evangelists, Deacons & Teachers

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following paper has been included in the collection as matter of historical interest. To see how my views have continued to develop, see the 2002 paper on Church Polity, and… Read More

The Danger of Inferences, by Glenn Giles

Posted: July 31, 2013

  

Prosperity Preaching: Deceitful and Deadly

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.crosswalk.com/pastors/11531324/

Interview with Muslim Terrorist Recruiter

Posted: July 31, 2013

60 Minutes interview with a former terrorist recruiter who has given it up. Here is what he said (a 10-minute excerpt from the show): Bob Simon: “The position of moderate… Read More

Christians in Science

Posted: July 31, 2013

Interesting link: http://www.cis.org.uk.

Collins: Why This Scientist Believes in God (CNN)

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/03/collins.commentary/index.html  

The Secret (continued), by Chad Garber

Posted: July 31, 2013

Douglas Jacoby has shared his critique of the idea promoted in the popular book The Secret. This is my response, based on an interview with Bob Proctor (one of the main… Read More

Jesus, a Killer?, by John Stewart

Posted: July 31, 2013

Although the following piece is very strong and will probably offend some of my readers, it raises some crucial questions. Our brother in South Dakota (the author) is on to… Read More

2006 International Teachers’ Seminar feedback

Posted: July 31, 2013

Responses to the 12th Annual International Teachers’ Conference (November 2006, Washington DC) “The conference was a very encouraging and fulfilling time! In the spirit of Psalm 18:25, I was very… Read More

Biblical Study Tour in Ephesus

Posted: July 31, 2013

Website: Bethinking.org

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.bethinking.org/

Report from Israel

Posted: July 31, 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We’ve had an exciting few months in the Holy Land Churches of Christ, and wanted to share some of our good news with you. The last… Read More

Obituary: Common Sense

Posted: July 31, 2013

 

Cross the bridge… by J. Greig

Posted: July 31, 2013

“Cross the Bridge or Fade Away”  is a controversial article that may be of interest to some who are interested in exploring boundary issues. Click here for the .pdf file.

Adoption & Homosexuality

Posted: July 31, 2013

ADOPTION AND HOMOSEXUALITYUsed by permission from John Clayton, Does God Exist? November/December 2006. In the July 2006 issue of Michiana Christian News is an article by Ed Vitagliano about gay… Read More

Lilly Foundation Study

Posted: July 31, 2013

As you monitor developments immediately outside the "brother" circle, here’s a suggestion in case you haven’t yet encountered it–the "Gospel in Our Culture Network," (http://www.gocn.org) an interdenominational group of scholars… Read More

Mapping NT Social Networks

Posted: July 31, 2013

Take a look at this fascinating ESV study on social networks in the NT:http://www.esv.org/blog/2007/01/mapping.nt.social.networks.

House churches vs. Conventional Churches

Posted: July 31, 2013

House Churches Are More Satisfying to Attenders Than Are Conventional Churches January 8, 2007 (Ventura, CA) – With the growth of house churches across the country, a new study by… Read More

Looking for Answers

Posted: July 31, 2013

Looking for Answers

The Biblical Basis for the Gifts

Posted: July 31, 2013

.pdf File (23.9 KB)

The Sinews of Peace, by Malcolm Cox

Posted: July 31, 2013

Unity is valuable. Indeed, it is essential. Hard to forge – easy to lose. Are you are attempting to build unity and promote peace between congregations, or within a congregation?… Read More

Slander, Gossip, and Malice, by Mohan Nanjundan

Posted: July 31, 2013

June 2003 The other day a dear friend forwarded an e-mail to me with a negative article about the kingdom attached and someone’s comments on the article. I quickly responded… Read More

The Workman Approved

Posted: July 31, 2013

PREACHING AND PREACHERS (EXPANDED) DR. DOUGLAS JACOBY JUNE 2004 I. INTRODUCTION Like many of us in the conservative wing of the Restoration Movement” “[1] I was exposed to biblical preaching… Read More

The Evolving Tithe, by Mark Shaw

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to download the .pdf file.

52 BIBLE READING TIPS (1-30)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Bible Reading Tip 1: Get a version of the Bible you can understand and enjoy. These days there are numerous readable (and reasonably accurate) translations available to the reader of… Read More

The Lord’s Supper

Posted: July 31, 2013

Putting “Supper” Back in the Lord’s Supper This essay aims to address one of the basics of the faith: our communion. People have often asked such questions as why we… Read More

Christian Chronicle Special Report

Posted: July 31, 2013

First installment of our “Are we growing?” series analyzes membership numbers and trends in the U.S. and state-by-state; also related stories, feedback opportunity, new poll and more. By Tamie Ross,… Read More

Household Codes (by Jason Goble)

Posted: June 8, 2013

READING THE HOUSEHOLD CODE IN COLOSSIANS FROM AN ETHICAL PERSPECTIVE BY JASON GOBLE APRIL, 2013 Introduction The ancient church outside the synagogue began its existence in Greco-Roman households making the… Read More

Listen to DJ on the Debbie Chavez show (recorded 28 May 2013). Topic: Heaven & Hell.

Posted: May 28, 2013

Listen to DJ on the Debbie Chavez show (recorded 28 May 2013). Topic: Heaven & Hell.

Memorial Day – Mourning Our “Enemies” Deaths

Posted: May 27, 2013

by NIKOLE MITCHELL  On this Memorial Day, what if we not only remember American soldiers but all the soldiers around the world who have lost their lives? And not only soldiers,… Read More

Douglas Jacoby Interview on Spiritual Living

Posted: May 22, 2013

Interview with Douglas Jacoby about Spiritual living on Relate4ever Publishing as seen http://relate4ever.com/spiritualiving-interview-drdj

No Exit: chapter featured at Rethinking Hell

Posted: April 16, 2013

The website Rethinking Hell has just featured a chapter from my new book on the topic. (They interviewed me in January 2013, and requested that I contribute an article in… Read More

The Life of Pi

Posted: April 4, 2013

Here is my review of the book and movie The Life of Pi (11 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

Culture Wars

Posted: March 4, 2013

Click here to read an interesting article about the Culture Wars.

David Platt on the Sinner’s Prayer

Posted: February 20, 2013

Watch this video (less than 3 minutes) by David Platt on why the Sinner’s Prayer is leading millions astray. Click here.

Using cell phones in church?

Posted: February 14, 2013

Using cell phones in church? This Youtube video (90 seconds) speaks to our modern techno-generation.

Latin American Teaching Ministry Report

Posted: February 11, 2013

The video (just a few minutes long) is an inspiring update on the teaching ministry in Latin America. My colleague in Mexico is Arturo Elizarraras. We have been connected since… Read More

Empty Nesters In Nicaragua

Posted: February 5, 2013

Empty Nesters In Nicaragua  We are early-50s empty-nesters who for some time had wanted to find ways to serve the poor in a more consistent and hands-on manner.  We sought… Read More

15 Myths about Bible Translation

Posted: January 2, 2013

Here are 15 myths about Bible translation, debunked by a man who should know. He is Daniel B. Wallace, an internationally-known Greek New Testament scholar and consultant for four Bible translations—ESV,… Read More

6 reasons preachers avoid speaking on hell

Posted: December 21, 2012

Click here for this fascinating article: http://www.rethinkinghell.com/

Interview: DJ on Islam

Posted: November 23, 2012

Here you will find an interview about my book, Jesus & Islam. Cristian Paduraru, a brother who lives in Romania, is the interviewer. Please click here to visit the official… Read More

Sermon notes for THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS

Posted: November 11, 2012

Click here for the pdf.

Southern Baptists Debate Sinner’s Prayer

Posted: June 22, 2012

Read about the recent controversy. CLICK for article.

Neither Poverty Nor Riches (Steve Jacoby)

Posted: June 16, 2012

To listen to Neither Poverty Nor Riches, by Steve Jacoby (25 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More

Seven Compact Evidences Arguments

Posted: June 16, 2012

To listen to Seven Compact 4-point Apologetics Arguments Countering Common Atheist / Skeptic Assertions (20 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and… Read More

Summer Apologetics Course

Posted: June 8, 2012

APOLOGETICS COURSE In a non-Christian world, where faith is challenged and disinformation is rampant, apologetics is essential. If we are to reach the majority of the world’s population, who do… Read More

Edward Fudge on Hell

Posted: May 30, 2012

CLICK for a recent lecture by the world’s leading scholar on hell and the conditional view of immortality. Fascinating. This is the view I have been teaching for over 20… Read More

OT Archaeology

Posted: May 14, 2012

Here is a lesson on Old Testament Archaeology (54 minutes).     To download the file, please click HERE. If the link does not work when you left-click on it,… Read More

NT Archaeology

Posted: May 14, 2012

Here is a lesson on New Testament Archaeology (47 minutes).   LCU students: You are not responsible for all the information in this lesson. Do, however, listen carefully and try… Read More

Interesting facts (The Foster Report )

Posted: April 25, 2012

The following has been adapted from For the Record: The Foster Report, by Gary D. Foster. It appeared in the most recent bulletin (Vol 18, No 2) of the American… Read More

The God of the Old Testament (?)

Posted: February 15, 2012

Here are a podcast and notes on The God of the Old Testament (15 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

The Alchemist

Posted: August 27, 2011

Here are a podcast and notes on The Alchemist (10 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More

Questions on Genesis (Creation, Big Bang, Evolution, Flood…)

Posted: August 22, 2011

Here is a podcast on Questions on Genesis (33 minutes). The questions have been selected from Your Bible Questions Answered, chapter 4 (Genesis). To readchapter 1 (General Questions About the… Read More

Big Bang – Sten Johannesson

Posted: July 1, 2011

God and Science – Friends or Foes? Watch this 15 minute presentation on YouTube by going to the following link: To see more presentations on Christian Evidences by Sten Johannesson,… Read More

Q&A 1061 – Spanking is abuse?

Posted: October 30, 2010

I have been in discussion with a brother about spanking children. The viewpoint I have taken is that Jesus would not have spanked children because he did not endorse violence…. Read More

The Secret

Posted: October 20, 2010

If you’re interested in my thoughts on The Secret (11 minutes), listen to the podcast. To listen now, click on arrow above. To download the podcast, right click on “download”… Read More

Is It Wrong to be Rich?

Posted: March 4, 2010

4 March 2010 (17 mins) Click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More

What Does the Bible Say about Tithing?

Posted: March 2, 2010

Douglas Jacoby, 2 March 2010 (30 mins) Click on the play button below:   Introduction To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More

Serving the Poor

Posted: January 9, 2010

Serving the Poor: Second Thoughts (41 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

A Christian Response to the Global Financial Crisis

Posted: February 1, 2009

Douglas Jacoby, 1 February 2009 (45 mins) Click on the play button below: Tragedy in 2008: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More

MATTHEW 28

Posted: December 18, 2008

1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there… Read More

THE “HOLIDAY PARADOX”

Posted: December 18, 2008

Please read Luke 2:42-52. Jesus had the holiday spirit. This was a busy time. Yet his family literally forgot the Lord —  they were not on the same spiritual wavelength…. Read More

HANUKKAH

Posted: December 18, 2008

This popular Jewish celebration falls close to the Christmas of the traditional church observance. It dates to the days of the Maccabean revolt (2nd century BC). For the origins of… Read More

XMAS

Posted: December 17, 2008

If you have followed all the studies this year, you have completed an intensive study of the entire New Testament. Well done! For the next few days seasonal information and… Read More

Q&A 0716 – Cohabitation (live-in lovers)

Posted: December 9, 2008

Is it wrong if I move in with my boyfriend? If we love each other, isn’t that what counts? Is the Bible against this? Living (and, presumably, sleeping) with your… Read More

Implications of the Human Genome Project, by John Lang

Posted: May 30, 2007

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Is There A God?

Posted: May 30, 2007

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Journeys of Paul

Posted: January 26, 2007

The Journeys of Paul is a website designed to take you through Paul’s three missionary journeys.

Clergy forbidden to marry!

Posted: January 13, 2007

Whereas in 692 AD the Council of Trullo forbade bishops to marry, it was not until the First Lateran Council, 1123 AD, that Rome forbade all clergy from marrying.

The Guinea Worm Revisited, by John Clayton

Posted: January 10, 2007

THE GUINEA WORM — Used with permission. Nov/Dec 2006, www.DoesGodExist.org Are you carrying around some vestigial conviction that God is good, or that Nature loves you? We guarantee that our… Read More

Build your vocabulary!

Posted: January 9, 2007

Following are five of the 52 “words of the week” from calendar 2006. Learn and use them well! Acidulous (Pron.: a-SID-you-luss)Acidulous means “having a sour, harsh, or caustic disposition or… Read More

Communion: Medieval superstitions

Posted: January 6, 2007

In the late Middle Ages (1300s-early 1500s), the communion (Eucharist) was understood superstitiously, to put it mildly! In addition to the doctrine of transubstantiation — that under the blessing of… Read More

The Truth About Santa Claus: The Engineer’s Perspective

Posted: December 7, 2006

There are approximately two billion children (persons under 18) in the world. However, since Santa does not visit children of Muslim, Hindu, Jewish or Buddhist (except maybe in Japan) religions,… Read More

News from the French Africa Mission Society

Posted: November 26, 2006

The FAMS (French Africa Mission Society) is committed to taking the good news of Jesus to the countries of West and Central Africa. The majority of these are former French… Read More

Truth Telling Culture

Posted: November 26, 2006

Read the article (pdf) below on truth telling organizations. Download the pdf.

Contemporary Views on Salvation, by Glenn Giles

Posted: November 21, 2006

There are varying views on salvation among those who call themselves “Christians” today. The following enumerate some of those views. You can download the word document or the pdf below…. Read More

ISBE (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

Posted: November 21, 2006

ISBE International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is available for free download at http://www.e-sword.net/. The ISBE is also available as a download at http://www.internationalstandardbible.com/.

Da Vinci Code Powerpoint (Agerbak)

Posted: November 20, 2006

Here is a recent powerpoint presentation on the Da Vinci Code by Andrew Agerbak (London). You may download it: Da Vinci ppt (.ppt – 396k).

Behind the Veil: A Study of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, by Andrew Fleming

Posted: November 16, 2006

Behind the Veil: A Study of 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, by Andrew Fleming Download the pdf below to ready the entire article. Available Downloads: article (.pdf – 3572k)

Christian Standard Web Site

Posted: November 15, 2006

http://www.ChristianStandard.com

Richard Dawkins vs. Francis Collins: Evolution Debate

Posted: November 10, 2006

The current issue of Time magazine (11/13/06) contains an article with excerpts from a debate between Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins, the best known representatives of atheistic and theistic perspectives… Read More

The Stone-Campbell Journal

Posted: November 9, 2006

There’s a great resource on the Stone-Campbell Movement. Visit the website of the Stone-Campbell Journal.

A response to LaGard Smith’s Who Is My Brother?, by John Lang

Posted: October 17, 2006

A response to LaGard Smith’s Who Is My Brother?, by John Lang Read the article by downloading the pdf below. Available Downloads: Article (.pdf – 503k)

Discipleship, by Seth Asman

Posted: October 16, 2006

Seth Asman wrote this helpful article on discipleship. Available Downloads: Article (.doc – 42k)

Apologetics: Messianic Prophecy: Malachi 3-4

Posted: September 27, 2006

In the last three weeks, we have looked at a prophecy by Moses (1400s BC), another by David (900s BC), and a third by Ezekiel (500s BC). Today we move… Read More

Apologetics: Messianic Prophecy: Ezekiel 34

Posted: September 20, 2006

In a very familiar NT passage, Jesus claimed to be the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 10:14). We often take this for granted, without realizing the implicit claim to deity. After… Read More

August 2006 Evidence For Christianity Newsletter

Posted: September 14, 2006

You may download the newsletter from Dr. John Oakes below. It is the August Evidence For Christianity publication. Available Downloads: Newsletter (.pdf – 2727k)

Apologetics: Messianic Prophecy: Psalm 110

Posted: September 13, 2006

The Old Testament scriptures are a deep and ample quarry of Messianic texts. In our last installment, we studied the prophecy of Moses in Deuteronomy 18. Today let us focus… Read More

Apologetics: Messianic Prophecy: Deuteronomy 18

Posted: September 6, 2006

How did the early Christians convince their predominantly Jewish hearers that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah? Which Messianic prophecies did they lean on? In four installments, we will examine… Read More

Apologetics: The Qur’an: Inspiration or Human Creation?, by John Oakes.

Posted: August 30, 2006

Read the useful article at: Link This article is copyrighted and is for private use and study only. © 2006. Reprints or public distribution is prohibited without the express consent of… Read More

Male Circumcision May Cut HIV Risk

Posted: August 28, 2006

ORIGINAL LINK: http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/126/116380.htm Age-Old Procedure Could Avert Millions of New Infections Worldwide By Charlene Laino WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Aug. 17, 2006 (Toronto) — A practice… Read More

Apologetics: C.S. Lewis Institute

Posted: August 23, 2006

Once more, (three weeks running), I am asking you to think of C.S. Lewis, a man of powerful intellect and persuasive reasoning. When I was a teenager, I read my… Read More

Powerpoint backgrounds and templates

Posted: August 20, 2006

For free power point backgrounds and templates, click on http://www.ebibleteacher.com.

Worldview Bibliography

Posted: August 18, 2006

Attached is an annotated bibliography on 80 books surveyed by Glenn Giles.  Each relates to different worldviews.  Download the word document below. Available Downloads: Files (.doc – 103k)

Conrad Gempf Lectures

Posted: August 18, 2006

“For all you podcasters, I can recommend one of my lecturers, Conrad Gempf, from the London School of Theology. Just go to the iTunes store, then the Podcast section and… Read More

Free downloads of religious books and texts

Posted: August 17, 2006

Please check out http://manybooks.net for free downloads of books, including a number of religious books and texts.

Apologetics: C.S. Lewis Classics

Posted: August 16, 2006

Last week we focused on the life of a great Christian apologist, Clive Staples Lewis. Have you ever read a C.S. Lewis book? This week I would like to point… Read More

Survey of 1982 Unification Church Marriages

Posted: August 14, 2006

You may be interested in the attached recent survey results regarding Unification Church marriages. The report is from Dan Fefferman, whom I met in Washington DC several years ago. The… Read More

FLATLAND now available in public domain

Posted: August 12, 2006

FLATLAND Click on the link above to read this invaluable book by Edwin Abbott. If you have a math-science background, or are determined to understand how the infinite God’s work… Read More

Becoming familiar with New Testament Greek

Posted: August 9, 2006

http://www.biblegreekvpod.com Become familiar with the Greek of the New Testament. Download the file into your ipod!

The Passion: Luke 23 – 24

Posted: August 9, 2006

The Passion An Exposition of Luke 23-24 An excerpt: "Passion for Christ is just out of fashion! To enthuse about Christ sounds hokey, to make a film about the Passion… Read More

Apologetics: The C.S. Lewis Foundation

Posted: August 9, 2006

C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) is arguably the foremost Christian apologist of the 20th century. He is one of my favorite writers, and certainly the most influential Christian writer in my own… Read More

Perspectives on Mideast Violence, by Aziz Sarah

Posted: August 7, 2006

New Conflict — Same Price Today we have war and more war, as though the world were lacking bloodshed, as though the number of victims were not enough. It is… Read More

Apologetics: Pliny on the Christians

Posted: August 2, 2006

Pliny the Younger was governor of Bithynia 111-113 AD. We have a complete set of his correspondence with Trajan (emperor 98-117 AD) on a variety of administrative and political matters…. Read More

The Renewal of the Practice of Adult Baptism

Posted: July 28, 2006

The Renewal of the Practice of Adult Baptism by Immersion During the Reformation Era, 1525-1700, by Wes Harrison Link to Restoration Quarterly Article: http://www.acu.edu/sponsored/restoration_quarterly/archives/2000s/vol_43_no_2_contents/harrison.html

Overcoming Jet Lag

Posted: July 28, 2006

Jet lag happens when you are in the time zone of destination but your body is still living in your time zone of origin. For most people, jet lag is… Read More

Archaeology and Christian Baptism, by Bill Grasham

Posted: July 28, 2006

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Apologetics: Book recommendations

Posted: July 26, 2006

Francis S. Collins, Language of God, The: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief (ISBN: 0743554310). Collins has served as the director for the National Human Genome Research Institute at the… Read More