I Just Want to Hear Your Voice (Dave Malutinok)
Posted: August 9, 2024
C.S. Lewis, who was no stranger to tragedies in his life once wrote “Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new… Read More
Three reasons why many women stay in religious groups that don’t let them become leaders
Posted: July 27, 2024
Analysis by John Blake, CNN 12 minute read Updated 11:45 AM EDT, Mon July 15, 2024 Messengers raise their ballots in support of a motion put up for vote during the… Read More
Agree on Everything?
Posted: July 23, 2024
Agree on Everything? by Jonathan Lichtenwalter As I have written elsewhere, I believe scripture is best viewed as a guide that leads us Christ, rather than as a rulebook to… Read More
InsideOut 2024 (Christian Counseling Conference)
Posted: July 9, 2024
Back to Basics Clinical and Spiritual Strategies for Anxiety and Depression Friday, October 18th andSaturday, October 19th,2024In-Person (Atlanta, GA)AND Online Register Now (please go to https://www.insideoutccc.com/)) ABOUT THE CONFERENCEOctober 18th… Read More
Thanks to IBTM Supporters for Antioch Seminar Sponsorship
Posted: July 3, 2024
IBTM funded approximately 20 men and women to share in the 2024 Antioch Seminar. These are all involved in some way in the global teaching ministry. Participants hailed from India,… Read More
Death and the Loss of Meaning
Posted: June 17, 2024
Death and the Loss of Meaning By Ewan C. Goligher MAY 13 READ IN APP The desire for physician-assisted death should be understood as a cry of despair,… Read More
“Jesus, Contradicted” – a new book by Mike Licona
Posted: June 4, 2024
Well, it’s done! The new book was released last Tuesday (May 28). As I’m writing this, it’s the #1 New Release in Christian Hermeneutics for Kindle and #1 New Release… Read More
Help! I Have Trouble Talking with My Adult Children
Posted: May 14, 2024
This article is part of the Help! series. Be curious. My son was living in Nashville when he met the love of his life, Hannah. Naturally, I wanted to meet the woman… Read More
FREE BOOK: Jesus & Islam
Posted: May 8, 2024
As a paid subscriber to the website, you have access to a free copy of Jesus & Islam. To download, CLICK HERE. This copy is not to be shared; it… Read More
Is Christianity Oppressive?
Posted: May 4, 2024
By Bobby Conway MAY 03, 2024 Unfortunately, there are overly zealous people out there who oppress others in the name of Christianity—though thankfully it’s not the norm. Sadly, people like… Read More
Blessed are those with “blind faith”?
Posted: April 23, 2024
I’ve warned before about the habit of reducing biblical accounts to mere spiritual metaphors—a popular sermon practice nowadays, unfortunately. David slaying Goliath is not a lesson about facing the… Read More
Book Review–“Re-Examining Our Lenses
Posted: April 20, 2024
Re-Examining Our Lenses: The Relationship Between Restoration Movement Hermeneutics and Spiritual Formation by Jeanie Shaw (Review by Hashim Warren) In the new book, Re-Examining Our Lenses Jeanie Shaw writes about how the way… Read More
Conversation 15: Spiritual Authority
Posted: April 7, 2024
CLICK TO HEAR Conversation 15, on legitimate and illegitimate authority in the church. This builds on Conversation 14 and the insights of Ron Highfield in his book Rethinking Church. Due… Read More
Is a Church’s Stance on LGBTQ+ Worthy of Separation?
Posted: April 3, 2024
Is a Church’s Stance on LGBTQ+ Worthy of Separation? Many minor things Christians disagree on are not worthy of separation. Is a Church’s stance on homosexuality a minor issue,… Read More
When Evil Becomes Commonplace
Posted: April 1, 2024
As our 30th anniversary comes to a close, we continue to look back at some of the significant events and issues from our history. This digest will inform you… Read More
Once Saved, Always Saved?
Posted: March 31, 2024
The film “Once Saved, Always Saved?” is a thought-provoking documentary that examines the controversial doctrine of eternal security in Christianity. Through interviews with scholars, theologians, and religious leaders, the film… Read More
Progressive Christianity
Posted: February 27, 2024
Progressive Christianity By Jason Jimenez FEB 16 READ IN APP By the 1990s, many modernists, moderates, and liberal Christians with postmodern leanings began to coalesce. The group… Read More
2024 Outreach Resources of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024
Check out our books featured as Outreach Resources of the Year for 2024! We are so proud of the hard work our authors put in to these award-winning titles. If… Read More
Lent to Easter Devotionals from CT
Posted: February 18, 2024
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Hearing a call, seeking a voice – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: February 15, 2024
Hearing a call, seeking a voice
Jesus and the Land (Gary Burge)
Posted: February 14, 2024
Like most of us, in October 2023 I was shocked by both the Palestinian assault on Israel and the violent Israeli response. The issues are tangled and complex. But what… Read More
Optimistic Reports on God and the Soul
Posted: January 22, 2024
By Joshua R. Farris JAN 14 READ IN APP There’s still a lot of buzz concerning naturalistic consciousness but much of that buzz has moved from physicalism to panpsychism. As… Read More
Conversation 14: Money
Posted: January 21, 2024
CLICK TO HEAR the conversation. Conversation 14, on money and the church, builds on Conversation 13 and the insights of Ron Highfield in his book Rethinking Church . If you… Read More
Early Registration Ends Soon: 2024 Teleios Conference
Posted: January 15, 2024
About The Conference (San Antonio, TX and online) “Scripture and spirituality have been appropriately called the two lungs that bring life to a Christian. The Word of God is meant… Read More
Christmas Origins: “The Man Who Came in from the Cold”
Posted: December 6, 2023
I wrote the following piece in the mid-1980s. The audio talk (14 mins) is based on the original paper. The Man Who Came in from the Cold I remember the… Read More
Israel-Hamas War: Resisting an Impulse (Evertt Huffard)
Posted: November 21, 2023
A reflection from an American brother (and scholar) who used to live in Israel shares (in my opinion) some much-needed perspective. Please click HERE. For more about Dr. Huffard, click… Read More
Preparing to Leave a Church You Love (Christianity Today)
Posted: November 19, 2023
FEBRUARY 28 Chara Donahue Even when you know it’s time to move on, you’ll likely face mixed emotions. Image: Noel Hendrickson/Getty Leaders don’t always get to stay where they want;… Read More
The Need for Unity
Posted: November 18, 2023
The Need for Unity by Jerry Harris Unity is central to the biblical message. Something special rises up when people from different circles get to know each other by learning,… Read More
Video Highlights: Can You Explain This Essential Doctrine?
Posted: October 31, 2023
Why the Trinity Is Biblical October 2023 Video Highlights:The Bible Is Clear about the Trinity Is the Holy Spirit God? In this 12–minute excerpt from Stand to Reason University, Robby Lashua… Read More
An Interview with Dr. Peter J. Williams
Posted: October 13, 2023
What is surprisingly genius about Jesus? Listen as Dr. Peter J. Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, discusses his latest book, The Surprising Genius of Jesus. In this episode, Dr. Williams delves into Jesus’… Read More
An Assessment of Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference
Posted: October 13, 2023
An Assessment of Andy Stanley’sUnconditional Conference Something bad is happening in the church. It’s been building for years now, but I think Andy Stanley’s Unconditional Conference will be seen, in… Read More
Why Are There Still So Many Unreached People?
Posted: September 29, 2023
By G. W. Steel | BIO Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven over 2,000 years ago. Before he left, he empowered his disciples and asked them to take the… Read More
The church for the life of the world
Posted: September 16, 2023
“Church as usual” is no longer an option By Chris R. Armstrong This article is based on an address delivered on June 6, 2019, to the Kern Family Foundation’s Future Pastors… Read More
Standing trial for quoting the Bible
Posted: September 10, 2023
The Finnish government’s attack on free speech is a violation of human rights Across the pond, Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, stood trial last week for publicly sharing a… Read More
Silly Putty Bible Study
Posted: September 1, 2023
AUTHOR Greg Koukl Published on 09/01/2023 To celebrate Stand to Reason’s 30th anniversary, we’ll be republishing classic issues of Solid Ground that represent some of the foundational ideas characterizing our… Read More
Joe Vukov | Navigating the Technological Divide
Posted: September 1, 2023
Description For some, technology offers humanity a path into perfection. For others it is the means of our downfall. Somewhere in between there is Joe Vukov. In the episode, Joe… Read More
Scandinavian Bishops Issue a Letter on Human Sexuality
Posted: August 27, 2023
This is an excerpt. The entire letter is linked below. “This covenantal sign, the rainbow, is claimed in our time as the symbol of a movement that is at once… Read More
Douglas Challenges the ICOC (Acts 2:42)
Posted: August 9, 2023
On 6 August 2023, in Athens, Georgia, I preached a no-holds-barred message from Acts 2:42. While I suppose some might consider this sermon too critical of my own church denomination,… Read More
The Greatest Danger That Any Human Being Faces | Crossway Articles
Posted: August 8, 2023
August 07, 2023 by: Joe Rigney Our Greatest Danger What is the greatest danger that any human being faces? Not physical pain or social ostracism or even death. The greatest danger… Read More
Conversation 8: Counting the Cost
Posted: July 25, 2023
CLICK TO HEAR the conversation. Conversation 8 is closely related to Conversation 7. If you haven’t listened to no. 7, perhaps it would be helpful to listen to it before… Read More
The “Binding of Isaac”–Emotional Connection between Father & Son (John Iiames)
Posted: July 24, 2023
This study on Abraham and Isaac and the Binding may speak to parallels with God’s presence at Gethsemane and Abraham’s connection with Isaac during their walk up the mountain. Here… Read More
Everyone Resists This, but Is it True?
Posted: July 21, 2023
July 2023 Video Highlights: Jesus Offers the One, Unique Rescue We All Need Examining the Claim There is perhaps no other claim found in Scripture that’s met with more resistance… Read More
Is It Wrong for Christians to Sue Each Other?
Posted: July 18, 2023
Should Christians Sue Each Other? (1 Corinthians 6) Andy Naselli Is it ever right or permissible for a believer to bring a lawsuit against another believer? In Paul’s mind, to… Read More
Road Trip to Deconstruction (Mark Shaw)
Posted: July 18, 2023
Are you frustrated that your church (and the Bible) are stuck in a place that no longer makes sense? What if you could find a way to honor Jesus, yet remain intellectually honest with… Read More
Loving Real People
Posted: July 15, 2023
Loving Real PeopleK. Rex ButtsJuly, 2023 According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge… Read More
From Challenges to Opportunities: God Transcends Cultural and Religious Boundaries (Jorge Diaz)
Posted: July 10, 2023
During the second half of 2022, for professional reasons, I was deployed on a field mission in Sudan (Africa) for three months. (North) Sudan is an Islamic country, where most… Read More
What I Learned from 100 Atheists Who Converted to Christianity
Posted: July 10, 2023
Jana Harmon JUL 9, 2023 Over the past ten years, I’ve listened to and learned from over 100 stories of former skeptics as they described religious conversion from disbelief to… Read More
Join us this Summer!
Posted: July 9, 2023
Summer Hubs Now Open! Our Summer Hubs are a great chance for you to mix and mingle with others from across our network and the broader Jesus-Centred movement while hearing… Read More
Ruth Reconsidered
Posted: July 5, 2023
For a fresh look at Ruth—particularly in the context of the period of the Judges, and in light of her startling appearance in Matthew 1 (the genealogy of Jesus), click… Read More
Kyle Spears Interviews John Porter Regarding House Churches
Posted: July 2, 2023
New Blog Post House Churches is becoming one of the hot discussions in modern churches. Are they a threat? Are they biblical? Should we see them as a way that… Read More
Don’t Be Fooled by the “Tolerance” Trick
Posted: June 27, 2023
Once, in a discussion with a class of Christian high school seniors, I wrote two sentences on the board. The first—“All views are equally valid”—expressed the current understanding of tolerance…. Read More
ISRAEL DRAW: And the winner is…
Posted: June 14, 2023
The winner has been determined randomly and has received an email. Once we hear confirmation from the winner, we’ll announce the name. D J
Responses to AIM UK/Ireland, June 2023
Posted: June 1, 2023
A very stimulating, captivating Bible-based teaching day! — a young brother, England I found the most recent class on OTI hosted by AIM U.K./Ireland to be invigorating. Douglas, Andy and… Read More
5 CLEAR guest passes
Posted: June 1, 2023
If you are a family of at least 5, and would like some free CLEAR guest passes (valid for 3 months), please let me know. You can email me at… Read More
Q&A 1636—Reading the New Testament through a Jewish Lens (?)
Posted: June 1, 2023
Is it true that the Bible can only be truly understood through a Jewish lens—the views to the rabbis who wrote the Talmud, Mishnah, etc? Some podcasts I’m listening to… Read More
Cordell Christian College | Resurrected Living
Posted: April 21, 2023
RESURRECTED LIVING “What are you going to do with your new resurrected life? This is the heroic question.” Richard Rohr Continue reading.
Women of Worth Podcast
Posted: April 20, 2023
Follow Vicki Jacoby as she ponders anew the women of the Bible, the well-known and also the little-known. Women of Worth is not only a fresh look at scores of… Read More
Johann Sebastian Bach as Musician and Atonement Theologian
Posted: April 10, 2023
by Paul Copan APR 10 SAVE ▷ LISTEN The Brilliance of J. S. Bach My wife’s and my favorite composer is Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). His music is brilliant, complex, and… Read More
The Divine Comedy of the Resurrection
Posted: March 27, 2023
The Divine Comedy of the Resurrection Paul M. Gould | Easter Roundtable Mar 27, 2023 SAVE ▷ LISTEN One of my favorite books on the gospel is Frederick Buechner’s Telling the Truth:… Read More
The Gospel Coalition: Weaker Assertion → Stronger Argument
Posted: March 24, 2023
MARCH 8, 2023 | DOLORES G. MORRIS Not long ago, a viral tweet made its way into my feed. Once again, a Christian was using bombastic language to insist objective morality is… Read More
The Jesus Peace Collective
Posted: March 7, 2023
What does the Bible say about war? Can Christians legitimately engage in acts of violence? Check out the new website of The Jesus Peace Collective.
Dead Sea Scrolls Bible Translations
Posted: March 6, 2023
This web site contains translations of 223 of the 223 Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls. The effort to translate all the scrolls was completed on December 6, 2015, and the Chapter… Read More
Appreciation from our honored African guests (Israel 2023)
Posted: February 21, 2023
Following are just a few of the responses from African teachers as they experienced Israel 2023, compliments of IBTM: From windy Tel-Aviv going north, then South through the West Bank… Read More
HOPE worldwide Nepal: Helping schoolchildren
Posted: February 21, 2023
. Suman is a determined and ambitious 10-year-old student who is currently in Grade 4. He has a love for sports, especially basketball, and shares a close bond with his… Read More
A History of the Quests for the Historical Jesus (2 Vols.)
Posted: February 7, 2023
Jesus’ life and teaching is important to every question we ask about what we believe and why we believe it. And yet there has never been common agreement about his… Read More
Derren Brown (atheist) sheds light on faith healing
Posted: February 1, 2023
“Illusionist Derren Brown reinvents the concept of ‘faith healing’ through a series of stunts that debunk the confines of fear, pain and disbelief.” This fascinating program, accessible HERE, sheds significant… Read More
Prism 18: Prayer & Thieves (Matt 21:12-16)
Posted: January 18, 2023
. Palm Sunday (continued) Jesus cleanses the temple (Matt 21:12-13) Its filth: financial and spiritual corruption Strong parallels to Jerusalem of the late 6th century BC. Thus Jesus quotes Jer… Read More
The Original Languages of the Bible
Posted: January 11, 2023
Listen to the podcast (13 minutes) and learn about the three original tongues of the scriptures. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Natural Law: An Introduction
Posted: January 9, 2023
Natural Law: An Introduction By Nicholas K. Meriwether JAN 9 SAVE ▷ LISTEN “Well, the rules of the road have been lodged, it’s only people’s games you got to dodge.” —Bob… Read More
Divine Hiddenness: A Sender or Receiver Problem?
Posted: December 30, 2022
Divine Hiddenness: A Sender or Receiver Problem? By Kenneth Samples Dec 30 SAVE ▷ LISTEN If the biblical God wants everyone to believe in him and potentially come into a saving… Read More
The 12 Terms of Christmas
Posted: December 16, 2022
In this brief seasonal podcast (15 minutes) we will cover the meaning of 12 familiar, yet seldom understood, terms related to Christmas. Download here. Christmas: Christ + mass. Mass <… Read More
The Matrix Podcast (Joey Harris)
Posted: December 9, 2022
To listen to Joey Harris’ The Matrix Podcast ( minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
The Pandemic Origins of Child Baptism
Posted: December 9, 2022
I recently found an interesting article at the website of the Biblical Archaeological Society. To read it, click HERE.
The Sinner’s Prayer—Relate4Ever Resources
Posted: December 7, 2022
Where are you in the relation with God? What gives you eternal life? How do you know for sure you are going to heaven after you die? This video will… Read More
The Sin of Greed: Money & the Protestant Reformation
Posted: November 28, 2022
Daniel McCoy | Bio SHARE How destructive is the sin of greed? Greed is an attitude that craves more and more and can never find enough. Colossians 3:5 equates greed with idolatry,… Read More
Abortion, Conception & the Beginning of Human Life
Posted: November 27, 2022
Here are a podcast and notes on Abortion, Conception & the Beginning of Human Life (42 minutes) Click here to download. ¶1 Introduction What does the Bible say on the… Read More
Persecution & Martyrdom
Posted: November 23, 2022
This message (32 mins) covers the various ways in which Christians of the first few centuries were persecuted (slander, exile, confiscation, etc). Following is a study of persecution and martyrdom… Read More
10 Things You Should Know about Islam | Crossway Articles
Posted: November 22, 2022
This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. Thinking Critically about Islam November 15, 2022by: A. S. Ibrahim I always teach my students to distinguish between Islam and Muslims…. Read More
Here’s How to Test and Discover Truth
Posted: November 17, 2022
November 2022 Video Highlights: Here’s How Christianity Stands up against Other Worldviews Christianity Is Logical, Literal, and Livable In this 12-minute video, Robby Lashua provides three criteria for evaluating worldviews in this… Read More
God’s Transcendence and Immanence
Posted: November 14, 2022
God’s Transcendence and Immanence By Christopher Watkin NOV 14 Western thought has long wrestled with the distinction between the transcendent and the immanent. Something is transcendent (from the Latin transcendere, meaning… Read More
Gordon Fee Obituary—Christianity Today
Posted: November 5, 2022
Gordon Fee once told his students on the first day of a New Testament class at Wheaton College that they would—someday—come across a headline saying “Gordon Fee Is Dead.” “Do… Read More
Ancient Christian monastery found off coast of United Arab Emirates could be 1,400 years old, pre-dating Islam
Posted: November 3, 2022
This March 14, 2022, handout photo from the Department of Archaeology and Tourism of Umm al-Quwain shows an ancient Christian monastery uncovered on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab… Read More
“Is God a Vindictive Bully?” by Paul Copan
Posted: October 28, 2022
Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments Critics outside the church often accuse the Old Testament God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing,… Read More
Unity is not a ‘nice to have’ — it is ‘mission critical’ – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: October 20, 2022
Political and cultural divides are creeping into churches. Social media has given Christians a louder voice to express views on cultural issues and even church membership. In “Not in It to… Read More
Free ‘Scripture in Context’ series
Posted: October 8, 2022
All the chapters of the Scripture in Context series from Lexham Press will be freely available on this site, though only a few at a time. There’s more every month,… Read More
Wildfire
Posted: October 4, 2022
Through the years I’ve read a good few books on progressive theology—on both sides of the issues. (And there are many!) An interesting book worth reading is Wildfire: How Progressive Theology is… Read More
Two quizzes on Buddhism
Posted: September 28, 2022
QUIZ I 1. The Buddha (“enlightened one”) refers to a. Ayatollah Khomeini b. Guru Nanak c. Siddhartha Gautama d. Ali Baba… Read More
3 Times Jesus Told Us He Was God without Saying It | Crossway Articles
Posted: September 22, 2022
September 20, 2022by: Rebecca McLaughlin Who Is Jesus? In the episode “A Good Man Goes to War,” the British sci-fi hero Doctor Who prepares to fight. His pregnant best friend Amy… Read More
4 Evenings — Explorations in Christian faith
Posted: September 22, 2022
Come enjoy any or all four evenings with Dr. Douglas Jacoby, world-renowned Christian Apologist, as he explores with us some fundamental tenets of the Christian faith, and the reasons that… Read More
Quizzes on Islam
Posted: September 12, 2022
QUIZ 1 Test your knowledge of one of the major world religions. If we are to love and influence all nations for Christ, it’s vital we have at least a basic… Read More
Martin Luther Misquoted by Evangelicals
Posted: September 12, 2022
Today, evangelicals defend Luther’s pithy statement: “Justification by faith alone in Christ alone.” Here is what R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier ministries, has to say about Luther’s theological accomplishments. “Luther… Read More
Campus Ministry: 5 Things Parents Wish Campus Leaders Knew
Posted: September 7, 2022
Few would dispute that the university years are an ideal time for evangelism. The blend of openness, energy, and willingness to explore new possibilities is almost magical. It’s also a… Read More
Coming up! AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module (Sept 24, 2022)
Posted: September 1, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module Christian doctrine is an exploration of the way God intends us to relate to him, one another and the world. It isn’t a… Read More
The Pursuit of God
Posted: August 31, 2022
The Pursuit of God Family, Work, and the Ghost of A.W. Tozer Sarah Bessey 20 hr ago Hi friends, My husband Brian and I made our decision to leave full-time… Read More
Jesus Is God. Here’s How You Can Defend His Deity.
Posted: August 25, 2022
August 2022 Video Highlights:How to Defend the Deity of Christ What Do Christians Mean by “God the Son”? Tim Barnett addresses two common Jehovah’s Witness objections to Jesus’ deity in… Read More
The Unifying Hope of the Nativity – B. Bradley and S. Tesar
Posted: August 23, 2022
The Unifying Hope of the Nativity – B. Bradley and S. Tesar Before the Thanksgiving meal is cleared from the table, Christmas decorations are hauled out from attics and basements everywhere,… Read More
The Trinity and Latter-day Saints
Posted: August 15, 2022
The Trinity and Latter-day Saints By David Baggett | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 11 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul… Read More
Engaging Other Religions
Posted: August 8, 2022
Engaging Other Religions By Paul M. Gould | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 8 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul Copan… Read More
After Death WDS Notes—Jacoby
Posted: August 5, 2022
After Death WDS Presentation Part I: The Intermediate State Part II: Heaven & Hell Part III: Common Objections Part IV: Final Thoughts
Discipling through Life Stages—Jacoby notes
Posted: August 1, 2022
Discipling through Life Stages My PowerPoint notes from World Discipleship Summit workshop with fellow teachers Robert Carrillo and Saji Alex.
Protest over 15th-century land grab doctrine interrupts papal Mass in Canada
Posted: July 28, 2022
By Anna Mehler Paperny 4 minute read People hold a banner as Pope Francis presides over a mass at the Shrine of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimage… Read More
Other Religions: Islam
Posted: July 27, 2022
Other Religions: Islam By Paul Copan | Bulletin Roundtable Jul 27 If you find our weekly free articles helpful, we encourage you to become a subscriber to our monthly newsletter. The… Read More
Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom
Posted: July 19, 2022
(Fred Gray is an elder in the Church of Christ) Fred Gray receives Medal of Freedom Fred Gray was meeting with the Alabama State Bar Association at a retreat in… Read More
Marty Solomon Part II – The Bones are Good!
Posted: July 16, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – The Bones are Good! This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon: Trust the Story
Posted: July 7, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – Bema: Trust the Story This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
A Wizard Ought to Know Better (Highfield on Sterling on abortion)
Posted: June 28, 2022
See Ron Highfield’s insightful comments re: Yale Divinity School’s president’s comments on the reversal of Roe v. Wade and the issue of basic human rights. https://ifaqtheology.wordpress.com/2022/07/07/a-wizard-ought-to-know-better/ And immediately below, Mike… Read More
Was Jesus A Unique Kind of Miracle Worker?
Posted: June 27, 2022
Open in browser Was Jesus A Unique Kind of Miracle Worker? By Mikel Del Rosario Jun 27 If you find our weekly free articles helpful, we encourage you to become… Read More
Christians and War: a lesson for Ukrainians
Posted: June 12, 2022
The following lesson was given in June 2022, and addresses the matter of warfare and the church. The text is Russian, but my notes (right side) are in English. For… Read More
The Battle for the Unborn: How You Can Be the Difference
Posted: June 3, 2022
Tips for Discussing Abortion Online Tim Barnett shares three tips to help make your online conversations about abortion more effective: Be confident. Stay focused. And read and write with care…. Read More
Review of Origins in Science & Christian Belief
Posted: May 23, 2022
A Review of Paul Copan & Douglas Jacoby, Origins (Morgan James, 2019) has been published in Science & Christian Belief (the journal of Christians in Science, the UK sibling of the… Read More
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Posted: May 3, 2022
Premium subscribers save 15% on purchases in my online store on everything EXCEPT gift cards. There’s no minimum purchase and take 15% off as many times as you like. Use… Read More
Sabbath: my Further Thoughts + Excerpts from Dan Allender’s Sabbath
Posted: April 26, 2022
There are several reasons the Jewish Sabbath is no longer a requirement for God’s covenant people. (For more, see this article.) I take up the theme again to share some… Read More
Does Evolutionary Theory Destroy Morality?: Justin Barrett
Posted: April 13, 2022
TOKENS SHOW DISPATCH New on the Tokens Podcast: Does evolutionary theory destroy morality? Or might it give us, instead, some clues about the nature of human flourishing. Dr…. Read More
What is a Cult? Interview with Kyle Spears
Posted: April 12, 2022
To access my March 2022 interview with Kyle Spears, of Truth Trauma Theology, simply click his Patreon link (https://www.patreon.com/kylespears) and confirm that you are a subscriber to my newsletter. Then request… Read More
Panentheism (or Process Theology), by Paul Copan
Posted: April 4, 2022
March Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Panentheism | C. S. Lewis’s Christian Platonism Apr 3 Panentheism (or Process Theology) By Paul Copan In this next installment of our brief… Read More
Essential Tools to Learn in Seminary
Posted: March 14, 2022
March 10, 2022 by Bobby Jamieson Dig a Well If in your seminary menu there is a range of options you can choose from in terms… Read More
Episode 55 – The Stories We Tell
Posted: March 12, 2022
Lessons Learned From Mars Hill – The Stories We Tell Written by John Teal, March 12, 2022 The Common Grounds Unity podcast is now in season two! Our co-hosts, Kevin… Read More
Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life?
Posted: March 7, 2022
A S K P A S T O R J O H N Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life? Some self-denial exalts self and… Read More
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1 “Mr. Koukl, I want to get in a pointed comment here.” The talk show host hesitated, dramatizing the moment for his radio audience…. Read More
From Five Fingers to Five Steps – Jack R. Reese
Posted: February 26, 2022
From Five Fingers to Five Steps Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021. Reprinted with permission. Scott (Walter… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 3
Posted: February 22, 2022
The Short of It: God IS Loving, and He Did NOT Create Evil In this two-minute video, Alan Shlemon reveals a mistaken premise that makes all the difference in how… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 2
Posted: February 20, 2022
Take a Closer Look: Why Christianity is THE Answer to the Problem of Evil Jon Noyes describes four ways God deals with evil in this ten-minute excerpt from his latest Stand to Reason… Read More
Do You Struggle to Believe God is Loving? Part 1
Posted: February 18, 2022
February 2022 Video Highlights: Why the Most Common Challenge to Christianity Does Not Stand Dig Deep: How We Can Reconcile a Good and Loving God with Evil In this 40-minute video,… Read More
2nd Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 16, 2022
Below is a second interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone-Campbell Movement. Last week’s interview, in case you missed it, was on Christian Unity…. Read More
Christian Unity—An Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 15, 2022
Listen to an interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone Campbell Movement. The theme: CHRISTIAN UNITY. Enjoy this important conversation by clicking here.
Valentine’s Day
Posted: February 14, 2022
What do you know about this increasingly popular observance? Think it’s all about hearts, romance, and chocolate? Think again. The roots of Valentine’s Day are ancient. Here is a talk… Read More
Renaissance: The Power of the Gospel However Dark the Times
Posted: February 2, 2022
“Has modernity finally done what no enemy or persecutor has ever succeeded in doing and reduced the authority of the Scriptures to a shifting weather vane and the church to… Read More
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith
Posted: January 27, 2022
The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith Ruth Braunstein Note: The Guardian is a British newspaper Some sociologists believe that the rising number of non-religious Americans… Read More
Telling Our Church Story—Both Sides
Posted: January 26, 2022
“The Good, the Bad the Ugly”—this isn’t only the title of a 1966 Clint Eastwood film. It’s also the story of our personal lives (if we’re honest). There are some… Read More
The Douglas Jacoby Podcast
Posted: January 19, 2022
Podcasts are added every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. You can check them out anywhere you normally listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast & Radio Addict (at Google Play Store),… Read More
Learning from the Lion
Posted: December 31, 2021
Learning from the LionA new podcast Learning from the Lion Tomorrow morning my new pod goes live. A daily devotional series based on the gospel of Mark. Why not start… Read More
The Sinner’s Prayer (with updated reflections), by Stephen Staten
Posted: December 27, 2021
Introduction C.S. Lewis used the term ‘a great cataract of nonsense’ to describe how people use a modern idea to construe Bible theology. One such example, perhaps the best example,… Read More
Heretic Scum
Posted: December 19, 2021
I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do… Read More
Greetings from the Lands of St. Nicholas; Myra, Patara, St. Nicholas Island
Posted: December 15, 2021
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on… Read More
Great Apologetics & Philosophy website
Posted: December 12, 2021
Paul Copan Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family… Read More
The 10/40 Window
Posted: December 6, 2021
What is the 10/40 Window? The Moroccan Arabs in Morocco are a large unreached people groups in the 10/40 Window. The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the… Read More
Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Posted: December 2, 2021
From Mike: GratitudeSeveral new donors have joined us. Thank you! ActivitiesIn November, the majority of my work involved editing a chapter I wrote, “Did Jesus think he was God?” that… Read More
A Helpful Teacher-All Classes
Posted: December 2, 2021
All classes from 27 November’s UK Teaching Conference are now available. This highly interactive session involved participants from 12 countries. The principal speakers were Andy Boakye (Manchester), Malcolm Cox (Watford),… Read More
This Day in History: Pope Urban II orders first Crusade
Posted: November 27, 2021
1095 Pope Urban II orders first Crusade On November 27, 1095, Pope Urban II makes perhaps the most influential speech of the Middle Ages, giving rise to the Crusades by… Read More
Were the Stories about Jesus Copied from Previous Myths?
Posted: November 17, 2021
Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason exposes the faults in the challenge that the details about Jesus came from taking bits and pieces from ancient mythologies.
Debate: Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Posted: November 2, 2021
On October 4, I debated atheist New Testament scholar Dennis MacDonald. For two decades, MacDonald has been contending that the Gospels are almost entirely literary fictions, created to imitate and… Read More
Draw Near to the Lord in Your Fight for Purity
Posted: November 2, 2021
Feast on God’s Word Jesus insists, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4, quoting Deut. 8:3). As bodies… Read More
The Legend of the Social Justice Jesus
Posted: November 1, 2021
Author Greg Koukl Published on 11/01/2021 This wise man fought for justice, championing the cause of the poor and the oppressed. He rejected organized religion, showing tolerance—not judgment—for the outcast… Read More
Trump Is Tearing Apart the Evangelical Church – The Atlantic
Posted: October 30, 2021
Christians must reclaim Jesus from his church. By Peter Wehner, Oct 24, 2021 About the author: Peter Wehner is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy… Read More
En el Principio-New course on Genesis 1-11 (Spanish)
Posted: October 30, 2021
I’m delighted to promote a new course on Apologetics from Genesis 1-11 crafted by my friend Arturo Elizarrarás, Evangelista y Maestro de la Biblia (Mexico City). The series is in Spanish. View… Read More
Church Membership Is Not a One-Way Street | Crossway Articles
Posted: October 26, 2021
Meaningful Membership What is church membership? It’s the commitment Christians make to keep one another accountable for regularly gathering and centering their lives together on the gospel. That commitment and… Read More
Liberal Mormons?
Posted: October 4, 2021
The Rise of the Liberal Latter-day Saints And the battle for the future of Mormonism (Pete Ryan for The Washington Post) By Emily Kaplan Photos by Katherine Frey Tom Jones:… Read More
Common Grounds Unity Podcast
Posted: September 27, 2021
CGU Podcast on our website CLICK HERE CGU YouTube Channel CLICK HERE See past CGU essays CLICK HERE To find out more about the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement (who or what it… Read More
Most adult US Christians don’t believe Holy Spirit is real: study
Posted: September 10, 2021
Most adult US Christians don’t believe Holy Spirit is real: study By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter Parishioners of Lakewood Church led by Pastor Joel Osteen pray together during a service… Read More
The ancient Christian creed (4th century)
Posted: September 9, 2021
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only… Read More
United but with Disagreements – Alan Rouse
Posted: September 5, 2021
United but with Disagreements Written by Alan Rouse – repost from christianunityblog.net / Editors note: While Alan addresses a current point of disagreement, this essay provides biblical guidelines for any disagreement. Thank… Read More
The Genealogies in Genesis: Part I
Posted: August 3, 2021
By J. Richard Middleton On July 28, 2021 This is the first in a four-part series as biblical scholar J. Richard Middleton answers the often-asked question, How should we interpret biblical genealogies? In this… Read More
Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz
Posted: July 14, 2021
New post on Stepping into the Jordan Does the Old Testament Matter? by Rob Kranz A few years ago, a well-known American evangelical pastor made headlines for writing a book in which… Read More
Rocky Mountain School of Ministry & Theology: Mission & Catalogue
Posted: June 30, 2021
We welcome you to take a look at the 2021-2023 Academic Catalogue for the Rocky Mountain School of Ministry & Theology, including its mission, vision and philosophy. CLICK HERE.
Gay & Christian? Interview
Posted: June 23, 2021
Strength in Weakness: An Interview with Dr. Douglas Jacoby on “Gay and Christian?” The following interview appears in Guy Hammond’s new book, Gay and Christian? How Pro-Gay Theology is Crashing… Read More
Jesus and John Wayne Interview (Kristin Kobes du Mez)
Posted: June 14, 2021
. When Otoma Edje approached me a few months ago and asked if I’d like to join an interview with Kristin Kobes du Mez (Calvin University), I declined. My slate was full,… Read More
Thou Shalt Not be a Jerk
Posted: May 28, 2021
Thou Shalt Not be a Jerk: Eugene Cho LEE CAMP * PODCAST New on the Tokens Podcast: Eugene Cho is a Korean-born immigrant to the United States and now… Read More
“Even the Darkness,” by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 4, 2021
“the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” (Psalm 139,12) Darkness can be terrifying. It contains the potential for great danger. A female friend… Read More
“Freedom Fading,” by Greg Koukl
Posted: May 3, 2021
OTHER WORLDVIEWS Freedom Fading Greg Koukl Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn—Russian dissident, 10-year forced-labor Soviet Gulag inmate, Nobel Laureate, Christian—lamented the “fallacious belief” that “here such things are impossible,” that totalitarianism could not… Read More
Men and Women in Eschatological Perspective, by Glenn Giles
Posted: May 1, 2021
Men and Women in Eschatological Perspective: A look at Inaugurated Eschatology in the Understanding of Major NT Gender Passages There have been a multitude of articles and books written on… Read More
The Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus – Evidence for Easter (Part 3) – Renew
Posted: March 31, 2021
Bobby Harrington | Bio *Editor’s Note: “The Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus” was originally released in 2019 and we’re bringing it back to everyone’s attention at an… Read More
Easter
Posted: March 29, 2021
Here you will find a talk plus notes on Easter (7 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Who are the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Posted: March 24, 2021
I. FOUNDING In the wake of the Second Great Awakening, many sects emerged in 19th century America. A combination of religious liberty and a strong spirit of individualism fostered numerous… Read More
Response to Jesus & Politics
Posted: March 18, 2021
The following is a response to my podcast “Jesus & Politics” from a thoughtful brother one generation behind me. I listened to your talk “Jesus in politics,” and I couldn’t agree… Read More
Q&A 1602—Living with intensity?
Posted: March 16, 2021
How can we know we’re in Jesus’ kingdom, and live in it with his intensity? In Colossians 1:13 the apostle Paul assures us that God has brought us into the kingdom of… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day
Posted: March 15, 2021
Famous Christians 2: Patrick Here are a podcast plus notes on St. Patrick’s Day (8 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
BibleBrew with Daniel Berk
Posted: March 8, 2021
BibleBrew https://www.biblebrewpodcast.com/ Available on Spotify (Coming soon to Apple Podcast as well….) Instagram: @biblebrew BibleBrew is a space for respectful dialogue as we journey through 21st century popular topics such… Read More
Do you have divine insight?
Posted: March 3, 2021
The following contribution is from J. Tyrone Marcus, author of Unbeatable! Seven Pillars of Personal Excellence and co-teacher in the Damian Jean-Baptiste Caribbean School of Ministry. You can follow his… Read More
Jesus & Politics
Posted: March 1, 2021
What was Jesus’s approach to politics? And what are the implications for us today? Opening thoughts Politics is the management of power. Dictionary def: “the activities associated with the governance… Read More
N.T. Character Podcast 67 – James (the brother of Jesus)
Posted: February 16, 2021
James: background There are many Jameses in the Bible. This translates the original name Jacob. This James is the younger brother of Jesus (the 2nd of Mary’s 5 sons). Ya’akov was… Read More
Anne Frank on War
Posted: February 9, 2021
“As you can no doubt imagine, we often say in despair, ‘What’s the point of the war? Why, oh, why can’t people live together peacefully? Why all this destruction?’ “The… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 28, Eutychus (= NT character podcast 66)
Posted: February 9, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 28, Eutychus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory The miracle will take… Read More
Listen to “The Dangers of Critical Theory”
Posted: February 2, 2021
Listen to The Dangers of Critical Theory from Reasonable Faith Podcast on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dangers-of-critical-theory/id252618197?i=1000451243699
CLEAN – podcast 27, Tabitha (= NT character podcast 65)
Posted: February 2, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 27, Tabitha (Dorcas) (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory Today’s reanimation is well-known… Read More
Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations | Desiring God
Posted: January 30, 2021
Social media has become an inferno of insults and anger. And sometimes even professing Christians add to the rage without thinking about the foolishness of spewing verbal abuses. We need… Read More
CLEAN – Podcast 25, Jairus & Daughter (= NT character podcast 64)
Posted: January 29, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 25, Jairus & Daughter (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Review: There are three… Read More
Oh Yeah, We’re Going There! by Guy Hammond
Posted: January 20, 2021
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Catch Up on our latest Podcast Episodes Candid & Engaging Conversation on Topics You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else! Oh Yeah,… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 24, Widow of Nain & Son (= NT character podcast 63)
Posted: January 19, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 24, The Widow of Nain & Son (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 18, The Slave Girl of Acts 16:16 (= NT character podcast 62)
Posted: January 12, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 18, The Slave Girl of Acts 16:16 (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 17, The Crazy Man in the Synagogue (= NT character podcast 61)
Posted: January 5, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 17, The Synagogue Demoniac (11 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Mark 1:21-28 Jesus… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 16, Father & Son (= NT character podcast 60)
Posted: December 29, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 16, Father & Son (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Yesterday: mother/daughter;… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 15, Mother & Daughter (= NT character podcast 59)
Posted: December 22, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 15, Mother & Daughter (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Some of those… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 14, the Gerasene Demoniac (= NT character podcast 58)
Posted: December 15, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 14, The Gerasene Demoniac (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Mark 5:1-18… Read More
Living Between the Two Advents
Posted: December 9, 2020
Advent is a season in the traditional Christian calendar gradually developing in the centuries after the time of Christ’s apostles. If your background is in Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc. you… Read More
A (more accurate) Medical Account of the Crucifixion
Posted: December 9, 2020
A Medical Account of the Crucifixion Simplified & Amended [1] Hanging, electrocution, knee-capping, gas chamber: these punishments are feared. They all happen today, and we shudder as we think of… Read More
Glory Divine and Glory Departed
Posted: December 9, 2020
Glory Divine and Glory Departed What motivates me as a Christian? Am I seeking the glory of God, or personal honor? But before we can answer that question, a clarification is in… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 13, Mary Magdalene (= NT character study 57)
Posted: December 8, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 13, Mary Magdalene (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Demons are never explicitly… Read More
Critical Race Theory, by John Piper
Posted: November 28, 2020
Interview with John Piper, Founder & Teacher, desiringGod.org Critical race theory is a divisive topic among many Christians today. In a special episode, Pastor John explains why we should be… Read More
NT Character Podcast 55—Joseph (husband of Mary)
Posted: November 25, 2020
Introduction There are 13 Josephs in the Bible. This Joseph is mentioned 13x in the NT: Matt 1:16, 18-19, 24; 2:13, 19; Luke 1:27; 2:4, 16; 3:23; 4:22; John 1:45;… Read More
The Joy of Giving: Roadblocks
Posted: November 23, 2020
Sermon given by Douglas Jacoby on November 18, 2020 in the North River church, Atlanta, in their ‘Joy of Giving’ series. His message is on ‘Roadblocks’. Click here to watch.
NT Character Podcast 54—Salome
Posted: November 18, 2020
The name Salome There are two Salomes in the NT— no surprise, given the popularity of the name in the 1st C. Salome comes from shalôm, peace. Top 10 first century… Read More
NT Character Podcast 53—The Four Evangelists (gospel writers)
Posted: November 11, 2020
John Mark Identity Mark may not be John Mark. John was a common name in the Jewish world, and Mark a common name in the Roman world. And having a… Read More
Age of Opportunity Series – Moral Boundaries – Dr. Douglas Jacoby
Posted: November 10, 2020
This double presentation was given to the Winnipeg Church of Christ Campus & Teens on November 7, 2020. Moral Boundaries Presentation: Click HERE OT Class Presentation: Click HERE
Alister McGrath | Doorway to Wonder
Posted: November 5, 2020
BioLogos Alister McGrath | Doorway to Wonder Alister McGrath joins Jim Stump to talk about his book Born to Wonder. 10/29/20 Read More >
NT Character Podcast 52—Priscilla & Aquila
Posted: October 28, 2020
Introductions Aquila Aquila means “eagle.” There are 7 well-known Aquilas in ancient times, including our Aquila. He is always mentioned with his wife. Priscilla Her name means “venerable.” There are 2… Read More
NT Character Podcast 51—Philemon & Onesimus
Posted: October 21, 2020
Background This study is not primarily about Paul. (For that, please watch the iFaith video sermon on Philemon, or listen to the Philemon unit in The Prison Epistles, or read… Read More
Divorce & Remarriage series (5 lessons)
Posted: October 15, 2020
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? All together, the 5 talks total a little less than 2 hours. Intro / Permanence of Marriage Old Testament on Divorce Jesus… Read More
Divorce & Remarriage V—Paul, Church Fathers, Conclusion
Posted: October 14, 2020
The apostle Paul 1 Cor 7:10-12, 15 “Not I, but the Lord” and “I, not the Lord.” Paul reveals the Lord’s will on an issue common in the Greco-Roman world:… Read More
NT Character Podcast 50—Agabus & Rhoda
Posted: October 14, 2020
Agabus (Acts 11:27-29) A Jerusalem prophet, like Judas and Silas (Acts 15) Hagabos means “locust”—which is interesting, given the connection of locusts with famines. The famine prediction was made 43/44… Read More
NT Character Podcast 49—Lydia
Posted: October 7, 2020
Background Lydia is from Asia (Thyatira), but resident in Europe (Philippi). She is the first convert from Europe in the book of Acts. Philippi is a Roman colony—there’s no synagogue…. Read More