Romans N (8:1-11)
Posted: January 14, 2015
Lesson N (12 minutes) begins the second half of the series Romans A-Z. Listen carefully for the many connections to the concepts Paul has developed earlier in the letter. The… Read More
Romans M (7:1-25)
Posted: January 13, 2015
This is the 13th podcast in Romans A-Z. The lesson (24 minutes) goes through the entirety of Romans 7. Click here to download. Other biblical passages referred to in this lesson… Read More
Romans L (6:8-23)
Posted: January 12, 2015
The 12th podcast in Romans A-Z covers the remainder of chapter 6. I hope the talk (19 minutes) helps you think about God, and draw closer to him, all day…. Read More
Q&A 1397 – Jesus in the O.T. (study ideas)
Posted: January 12, 2015
I was wondering if you had any suggestions on books to read. I’m looking for something that traces the threads of the Gospel and Jesus through the Old Testament. Any suggestions? — Guy… Read More
Romans K (6:1-8)
Posted: January 11, 2015
Listen to the 11th podcast in Romans A-Z. This podcast (13 minutes) covers the first 8 verses of the chapter. Click here to download. In chapters 1-3 Paul reasons that all… Read More
Romans J (5:12-21)
Posted: January 10, 2015
Listen to Romans J, the tenth podcast (15 minutes) in the series Romans A-Z. Sin came into the world through Adam (v.12), and salvation also comes to the world through… Read More
Romans I (5:1-11)
Posted: January 9, 2015
Here is the ninth podcast (14 minutes) in our series of 26 in Romans A-Z. Passages referred to include Acts 23:6; Ephesians 4:4; Titus 3:5; and Galatians 4:6. The sequence… Read More
Romans H (4:1-25)
Posted: January 8, 2015
In the eighth part of our series (18 minutes) we tackle all of Romans chapter 4. Click here to download. While I referred to a number of biblical passages, here… Read More
Romans G (3:10-31)
Posted: January 7, 2015
This is the seventh lesson (20 minutes) in our series, Romans A-Z. There is some overlap with the previous podcast, is it ended with 3:10-18. Here we return to 3:10-18… Read More
Romans F (3:1-18)
Posted: January 6, 2015
This is the sixth lesson (14 minutes) in our Romans series. Click here to download. Some of the passages referred to in the podcast are Psalm 138:2; Romans 9:4-5; 15:4;… Read More
6. Mary: An Example for All Time
Posted: January 5, 2015
For N.T. Character Study 41″6. Mary: An Example for All Time” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More
Romans A-Z—Why this Bible Study series?
Posted: January 5, 2015
Do you need structure in your daily Bible reading? Or want to study an entire book of the Bible—not various verses, but a whole book, to get a sense of the flow?… Read More
Romans E (2:17-29)
Posted: January 5, 2015
Romans E (18 minutes) continues the study of the typical weaknesses of religious people, particularly hypocrisy and condescension. Click here to download. Isaiah 52:5 — God’s people often misrepresent him… Read More
Romans D (2:1-16)
Posted: January 4, 2015
Listen to the fourth podcast in the series (15 minutes). Click here to download. Referred to in the lesson: The Last Things series (including the podcast on Those Who Haven’t… Read More
Romans C (1:18-32)
Posted: January 3, 2015
In our third podcast (21 minutes), we will tackle Romans 1:18-32. For more background on this passage, listen to the Fall of Rome podcast. Click here to download. This lesson refers… Read More
Romans B (1:16-17)
Posted: January 2, 2015
This is the 2nd lesson in a series of 26 on Romans. Here we cover the theme passage, Romans 1:16-17 (22 minutes). Recommended: study Habakkuk 2:4. Ponder: “From faith to… Read More
Romans A (1:1-15)
Posted: January 1, 2015
This is the opening podcast in the series Romans A-Z. In 26 daily lessons, we will explore Paul’s longest letter. First, we set the stage, by reading through chapter 1, verse 1-15… Read More
OT33-Jeroboam-Rehoboam.mp3
Posted: January 1, 2015
For O.T. Lesson 33, Jeroboam & Rehoboam (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Q&A 1394 – Trial by ordeal?
Posted: December 16, 2014
“Number 5:11-31 speaks of a test for an unfaithful wife and the law of jealousy. I’ve read some insightful commentaries, but would love to hear from you your understanding of… Read More
Grief Recovery (Part 3), by Melanie Cicerchia
Posted: December 14, 2014
To listen to the final podcast in Melanie’s 3-part series on Grief Recovery (14 minutes), click the link below. Click here to download. We hope you have found Melanie’s series helpful.
Grief Recovery (Part 2), by Melanie Cicerchia
Posted: December 12, 2014
To listen to the second podcast in Melanie’s 3-part series on Grief Recovery (12 minutes), click the link. Click here to download.
Grief Recovery (Part 1) by Melanie Cicerchia
Posted: December 10, 2014
Melanie Cicerchia came to faith in Christ through campus ministry at the University of Florida in 1973. She married Paul Martel, and together they served in the full-time church work… Read More
The Fall of Rome—And Why We Should Take Notice
Posted: November 26, 2014
Why did Rome (753 BC—AD 476) fall? Was it due to external circumstances (barbarian invasion, famine, plague, etc), or to internal ones? We in the West ought to take notice…. Read More
Yahweh & the Ancient Gods
Posted: November 26, 2014
Originally titled Our God is an Awesome God: A Close Look at the gods of the Ancient World, and Why Yahweh is Best, this podcast examines the rivals of the one true… Read More
11.23.2014 – “Holidays or Holy Days” – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: November 26, 2014
Sunday sermon done at the North River Church of Christ in Marietta, GA on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Click to watch: Holidays or Holy Days?
Q&A 1391 – Consummating a marriage?
Posted: November 19, 2014
If possible, a couple should consummate the marriage sexually, fulfilling the physical aspect of the “one flesh” principle. But if they don’t, is such a couple still considered married in… Read More
OT32-Solomon.mp3
Posted: November 1, 2014
For O.T. Lesson 32, Solomon (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Grace and Ungrace Series, 3 – Douglas & Vicki Jacoby
Posted: October 21, 2014
The first lesson in this series (all recorded at the 2013 Florida Discipleship Conference) is from Lamentations. Douglas speaks alone. In classes 2 and 3, he teaches with his wife, Vicki…. Read More
Grace and Ungrace Series, 2 – Douglas & Vicki Jacoby
Posted: October 21, 2014
The previous lesson in this series (all recorded at the 2013 Florida Discipleship Conference) is on Judgment & Grace, and comes from Lamentations. Click here for lesson 1. Douglas speaks… Read More
Q&A 1387 – Generational curses?
Posted: October 14, 2014
I would like to find out about generational curses, which seem so common here in Africa. Are they real? What should a Christian’s response be? What are practical, biblical ways… Read More
Q&A 1386 – Elf on a Shelf
Posted: October 5, 2014
What do you think about this “elf on a shelf”? A fictional character watches your children and reports to Santa. They are told to be obedient so that the elf… Read More
Bible & Culture, part 3
Posted: September 30, 2014
In the previous lesson we examined 10 examples of biblical practices that may have cultural aspects. In other words, before we analyze form and function, the extent to which we… Read More
Bible & Culture, part 2
Posted: September 30, 2014
In the previous lesson we explored accommodation and discernment. Some aspects of the ambient culture are fine for believers to follow, while others are not. Yet an even greater sensitivity to… Read More
Bible & Culture, part 1
Posted: September 30, 2014
To listen to the first lesson in the Bible & Culture series (16 minutes), click below. (Note: for a different lesson on the Bible (Old Testament) and culture, please click… Read More
Rethinking Hell, part 3 (of 3)
Posted: September 28, 2014
To hear the final section of Doctrinal, Biblical, and Psychological Obstacles to Accepting Conditionalism: Successfully Rethinking Hell in a Small Christian Movement (26 minutes), click on the podcast icon below…. Read More
Rethinking Hell, part 2 (of 3)
Posted: September 27, 2014
To hear part 2 of Doctrinal, Biblical, and Psychological Obstacles to Accepting Conditionalism: Successfully Rethinking Hell in a Small Christian Movement (31 minutes), click on the podcast icon below. Click… Read More
Rethinking Hell, part 1 (of 3)
Posted: September 26, 2014
Following the inaugural Rethinking Hell Conference (Houston, 11-12 July 2014), a Festschrift is being published for Edward Fudge on the occasion of his 70th birthday. My class at the conference… Read More
Q&A 1385 – With human divinity, is there a “quadrinity”?
Posted: September 26, 2014
Is there a quadrinity? Clearly, the Bible supports the triune nature of God. Moreover, the Scriptures demonstrate mutual love, honor, submission, and dependency between each part. I cannot help but notice… Read More
Slavery and the Bible
Posted: September 12, 2014
Here are a podcast and notes on Slavery and the Bible (43 minutes). To download the talk, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
OT31-Joab-Absalom-Adonijah.mp3
Posted: September 1, 2014
For O.T. Lesson 31, Joab, Absalom, and Adonijah (29 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Questions about Modern Israel
Posted: August 31, 2014
Are current events in modern Israel only the unfolding of biblical prophecy? Given the severe tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, what position should Christians take? Listen to the podcast, which addresses 7 questions… Read More
Q&A 1382 – Baha’í and Christian at the same time?
Posted: August 30, 2014
Dear Dr. J, I just found, and listened to your podcast. I enjoyed listening to it. Thank you! Here is a challenging question for you: Can you be both a… Read More
Sound Doctrine
Posted: August 15, 2014
This lesson was original taught in Mexico City (“Manteniendo la Sana Doctrina,” 9 August 2014). Listen to the English podcast (52 minutes). Click here to download. Life and teaching Every… Read More
The Lord’s Supper: from Table to Altar
Posted: August 13, 2014
Your Ex Still Wants You The following podcast, the title of which is inspired by Lipscomb scholar John Mark Hicks’ recent work, examines the evolution of the “supper” from actual… Read More
Cielo e Infierno: Castigo Terminal
Posted: August 8, 2014
Click on link for the PDF: Cielo e Infierno: Castigo Terminal For the English version of Heaven and Hell: Terminal Punishment (1991), click here.
Noah (the movie)
Posted: July 23, 2014
For a response to Darren Aronofsky’s 2014 film Noah, listen to the following podcast (14 minutes). Click here to download.
Israel: A community of radical counter-culture
Posted: July 15, 2014
Israel was called to demonstrate the true God to the world (Exodus 19:4-6; Isaiah 49:6; Malachi 1:11,14; etc). Her religion was radically different to all other ancient religions (such as… Read More
Divergent
Posted: July 10, 2014
For some thoughts about Veronica Roth’s Divergent (2011; film version 2014), please listen to my podcast (17 minutes). Click here to download. Christian should be engaging culture Divergent is the… Read More
OT30-David
Posted: July 1, 2014
For O.T. Lesson 30, David (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Escape – Lesson 4 – Computer and Internet Behaviors
Posted: June 29, 2014
ESCAPE: Lesson 4 of 4. Douglas Jacoby and Steve Brand have joined forces to teach a series called ESCAPE. Steve Brand is a professional counselor and expert on addictive behaviors. Here’s the provisional plan: The psychology… Read More
Escape – Lesson 3 – Fantasy Proxy Relationships
Posted: June 24, 2014
ESCAPE: Lesson 3 of 4. Douglas Jacoby and Steve Brand have joined forces to teach a series called ESCAPE. Steve Brand is a professional counselor and expert on addictive behaviors. Here’s the provisional plan: The psychology… Read More
Escape – Lesson 2 – Alternate Fictional Reality
Posted: June 23, 2014
ESCAPE: Lesson 2 of 4. Douglas Jacoby and Steve Brand have joined forces to teach a series called ESCAPE. Steve Brand is a professional counselor and expert on addictive behaviors. Here’s the provisional plan: The psychology… Read More
Business Ethics
Posted: June 17, 2014
Listen to Business Ethics (22 minutes). Click here to download. Consequences of breakdown of of ethics The breakdown of ethics in the workplace has dire social and personal consequences: Resentment and… Read More
Message from the Mountain – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: June 13, 2014
This sermon was recorded on June 8, 2014 a the North River Church of Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. The text is Exodus 19:3-8. Much of the sharing is from my… Read More
Escape – Lesson 1 – Pain, Escape, Addiction
Posted: June 12, 2014
ESCAPE, Lesson 1 of 4: Douglas Jacoby and Steve Brand have joined forces to teach a series called ESCAPE. Steve Brand is a professional counselor and expert on addictive behaviors. The series explores addictive substances and behaviors and… Read More
Q&A 1372 – Jesus and Horus (Egyptian god)
Posted: June 1, 2014
What’s the relationship between Jesus and Horus? Are they one and the same, or close relatives? I have heard that the Christians borrowed from Egyptian mythology. There is no relationship… Read More
Q&A 1370 – Shouldn’t we observe the regulations for the Year of Jubilee?
Posted: May 14, 2014
Is there any country that celebrates or follows the rules for the Year of Jubilee? And when I say follow, I mean they follow what it says in Leviticus 25:8-55:… Read More
Just War debate
Posted: May 8, 2014
Think biblically about how we are to relate to our enemies. Who has the stronger position: those who advocate “just war” or those who teach that Christians are forbidden to… Read More
The Paranormal – Biblical Perspective
Posted: May 6, 2014
This is one of the keynote messages at a 2011 conference on the Paranormal — aboard the Queen Mary, a “haunted ship.” The lesson is about an hour in length…. Read More
Luke 17 Thanksgiving
Posted: April 14, 2014
11-27-2011 – Douglas Jacoby from Luke 17 on Thanksgiving Click here to download.
The Pursuit of Holiness
Posted: April 14, 2014
The Pursuit of Holiness by Douglas Jacoby from 11-11-2012 Click here to download. Click here for a pdf of the notes.
Book of John Lesson 7
Posted: April 14, 2014
Book-of-John Lesson 7 (10-08-2006) Click here to download.
Consider What Great Things He Has Done
Posted: April 14, 2014
09-11-2011-Douglas-Jacoby-Consider-What-Great-Things-He-Has-Done Click here to download.
Ezekiel: Mighty Overwhelmed
Posted: April 14, 2014
06-30-2013-Douglas-Jacoby-Ezekiel-Mighty-Overwhelmed Click here to download.
David and Prayer 1 Chronicles 17
Posted: April 14, 2014
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Jesus Prays John 17
Posted: April 14, 2014
03-25-2012-Douglas-Jacoby-Jesus-Prays-John-17 Click here to download.
Character and Personality Teen Lesson
Posted: April 14, 2014
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The Samaritan Woman
Posted: April 14, 2014
Listen to the sermon on The Samaritan Woman (Orlando, 02-10-2013) Click here to download.
Moses Stop and Go
Posted: April 14, 2014
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Mark 12 Auburn
Posted: April 14, 2014
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Already But Not Yet
Posted: April 14, 2014
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A Mass Conversion of Israel?
Posted: April 14, 2014
Will all of national Israel be saved in the end times? This is certainly a beautiful thought, yet are we to take Romans 11:26 literally? In this podcast I offer… Read More
Q&A 1366 – Time waiting in Hades counted towards final punishment?
Posted: April 8, 2014
You argue that it does not make sense for God to punish a certain number of years of sin with an infinite punishment. What about Hades, the intermediate state of… Read More
5. Mary, A Woman of Contemplation
Posted: March 30, 2014
For N.T. Character Study 40 “5. Mary, A Woman of Contemplation” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More
Dragons and the Bible
Posted: March 27, 2014
Listen to the podcast on Dragons (29 minutes). Click here to download. Mythology in the King James Version Unicorns – 9x in KJV Further comment by Chuck Pike (not in… Read More
April Fools Day
Posted: March 27, 2014
Obviously, All Fools’ Day isn’t a biblical day, or even a traditional religious observance, yet it is an annual event in many countries, and our study will underscore at least one… Read More
Romans 11 – Did God Slip Up? – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: March 24, 2014
Sunday sermon at the North River Church of Christ on March 23, 2014. To listen now, click on arrow. To listen later, right click on ‘Download Podcast’ and click on… Read More
Worship (F): Critical Principles & Seven Confessions
Posted: March 15, 2014
Seven confessions (John’s Gospel) 1:34 John the Baptist 1:49 Nathanael 4:42 Samaritans (4:29) 6:69 Peter 9:38 blind man 11:27 Martha [19:19 Pilate] ~ 11:50… Read More
The Prison Epistles – Class 4 – Philemon
Posted: March 11, 2014
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The Prison Epistles – Class 3 – Colossians
Posted: March 11, 2014
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The Prison Epistles – Class 2 – Ephesians
Posted: March 6, 2014
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The Prison Epistles – Class 1 – Philippians
Posted: March 6, 2014
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OT29-Jonathan.mp3
Posted: March 1, 2014
For O.T. Lesson 29, Jonathan (15 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
THRIVE! (sample chapter)
Posted: February 28, 2014
Don’t Just Survive. Thrive! Using Psalms to Help You Soar Table of Contents Thriving—or Just Surviving? Psalm 23 Two Paths: Psalm 1 God’s Word in the Psalms: Psalms 19 &… Read More
Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace or God of War? – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: February 25, 2014
To watch video, click on link: http://vimeo.com/81639585 Jesus Christ: Prince of Peace or God of War? Douglas Jacoby, 2013 Harvard University Observations 1. O.T. Church-state. Although priesthood and monarchy were separate,… Read More
Worship (G): Seven Key N.T. Passages
Posted: February 25, 2014
Acts 13:2 – worshipping and fasting / insight, plans Acts 24:11 – Paul says he went up to worship (Jerusalem) see 26:7, Acts 27:23. 1 Cor 11 – Somberness? What’s… Read More
Q&A 1361 – Lower than the angels?
Posted: February 22, 2014
In Hebrews 2:9, why does God make Jesus a little lower than the angels? As God’s Son, he had no sins — right? How should I understand this? Originally Psalm 8,… Read More
Curse / Reverse (Romans 5)
Posted: February 21, 2014
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The Good News and the Bad News (Romans 1)
Posted: February 11, 2014
Message at North River church on Sunday, Jan 26, 2014 Click here to download.
Judgment and Grace (Grace and Ungrace Series 1) – Douglas Jacoby
Posted: February 10, 2014
This lesson was recorded at the 2013 Florida Discipleship Conference, and is based on the book of Lamentations. To get the most out of the Grace & Ungrace series, listen… Read More
Worship (J): From Middles Ages to Modern Times
Posted: February 9, 2014
3rd century – church buildings (converted houses) 4th century Influx of O.T. culture (priesthood, church/state, and more) Influx of paganism (holidays, images…) Basilicas Role of Imperial support 5th century Relics Cult… Read More
Worship (I): The 2nd C: A View from the Inside
Posted: February 8, 2014
Justin Martyr, First Apology 65-67 But we, after we have thus washed him who has been convinced and has assented to our teaching, bring him to the place where those… Read More
Worship (H): The 2nd century: A View from the Outside
Posted: February 7, 2014
Pliny, Letter to Trajan, 10.96-97, c.110 AD It is my practice, my lord, to refer to you all matters concerning which I am in doubt. For who can better give… Read More
Worship (E): Seven Places the Heart Goes Wrong
Posted: February 4, 2014
1 Sam 15:25 — the appearance of worship (Saul) 2 Kings 10:19 — pretending to worship Ba’al (John 19:3) Isaiah 29:13 — hearts far from God Isaiah 44:15— the… Read More
The Gender of God
Posted: February 3, 2014
To hear The Gender of God (13 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Worship (D): Position, Disposition & Seven Occasions of Worship
Posted: February 3, 2014
Position and Disposition Kneeling Sitting Lying Standing Raising hands (Christian art) Heart Expressiveness – 2 Sam 6; Luke 7, 17; feeling: two extremes Humility – 1 Kings 8; Psalm… Read More
Worship (C): Seven Aspects of O.C. Worship & Seven False Gods
Posted: February 2, 2014
7 Aspects of worship under the Old Covenant Pilgrimage: 3 annual visits (males) Animal sacrifices Singing, choirs, instruments Reading of scripture Priesthood Ritual, ornamentation, liturgy Limited access to YHWH 7… Read More
Christ Through the Ages: Worship series (10 podcasts)
Posted: February 1, 2014
As a complement to the 30 podcasts in the series CHRIST THROUGH THE AGES, please click here for the 10 lessons in the WORSHIP series.
Worship (B): Seven Grand Passages on Worship
Posted: February 1, 2014
Summary Genesis 28:10-17 – Jacob’s vision of the stairway to heaven (see John 1:51). 1 Chron 16:29-30 – Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering… Read More
Worship (A): Seven Sanctuaries
Posted: January 31, 2014
Introduction to the series: important questions Worshippers enjoy healthier, more dynamic lives than non-worshippers. Why is that? What (if anything) does the Old Testament have to offer Christians? What disqualifies… Read More
4. Mary & the Other Women
Posted: January 30, 2014
For N.T. Character Study 39 “4. Mary & the Other Women” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 30: What the Atheists are Missing & Conclusion
Posted: January 30, 2014
This is the 30th and final podcast in the series (15 minutes). Having seen how polytheists and monotheists view Christ, we will take a look at one more group: the… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 29: Christ Refracted in the World: The Monotheists
Posted: January 29, 2014
The penultimate podcast in our series (22 minutes) is Christ Refracted in the World: The Monotheists. Whereas last time we examined how Christ has been (mis)understood by polytheists, now we… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 28: Christ Refracted in the World: The Polytheists
Posted: January 28, 2014
The final three podcasts in Christ Through the Ages explore how Christ has been refracted through human thinking. We begin with the polytheists (think Hindu); next time we will discuss monotheists (think… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 27: 500 Years of Alternative Christs (Reformation onward)
Posted: January 27, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast In this final lesson in the sub-series on Christ as understood… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 26: The Later Middle Ages
Posted: January 26, 2014
When you listen to Christ Through the Ages lesson 26 (19 minutes), you’ll learn how the changes that occurred from the 2nd to 4th centuries (our last podcast) accelerate in… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 25: The Early Middle Ages
Posted: January 25, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast The 25th podcast in this series (21 minutes) is entitled Christ… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 24: Christ in the Apostolic Age
Posted: January 24, 2014
Beginning with this podcast, we turn our attention to perceptions of Christ as he was preached throughout the course of church history. Lesson 24, Christ in Church History: The Apostolic… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 23: Revelation–King of Kings
Posted: January 23, 2014
Lesson 23, Revelation: King of Kings and Lord of Lords, is the final podcast in this section of our series (10 minutes), before we turn to examine Christ through the… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 22: Jude–Lordship or License?
Posted: January 22, 2014
Our 22nd lesson in Christ Through the Ages comes from the little letter of Jude. The podcast (11 minutes) is entitled Jude: Lordship or License? I hope it proves spiritually… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 21: 1-3 John–Christ and Antichrist
Posted: January 21, 2014
Our next podcast is 1-3 John–Christ and Antichrist (12 minutes). To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Senses… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 20: 1-2 Peter–In His Steps
Posted: January 20, 2014
Listen to the 20th lesson in our series CHRIST THROUGH THE AGES. The lesson is 20 minutes long. It is simply entitled, 1-2 Peter: In His Steps. To download, right… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 19: Hebrews—Not Just Superior, But Supreme
Posted: January 19, 2014
Christ Through the Ages, 19: Hebrews–Not Just Superior, But Supreme! Listen to the podcast (19 minutes) — and learn. To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 18: Philemon–Grace in Action
Posted: January 18, 2014
Listen to Philemon: Grace in Action (20 minutes). Learn about the purpose of this invaluable epistle, and how we can influence others by following the gracious method of Jesus Christ…. Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 17: Pastorals—Gracious Guide
Posted: January 17, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Learn about Christ, Our Gracious Guide to Eternal Life (19 minutes)… Read More
Q&A 1357 – Same-sex Unions: A Response
Posted: January 17, 2014
What is your take on the recent Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriages? And advice? Following the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize “gay marriages,” here are a… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 16: 1-2 Thessalonians–He’s Coming Back!
Posted: January 16, 2014
Listen to the sixteenth lesson (20 minutes) in our series, He’s Coming Back, and You’d Better Be Ready! To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or… Read More
3. Mary & Elizabeth
Posted: January 15, 2014
For N.T. Character Study 38 “3. Mary & Elizabeth” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save link as’. The… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 15: Philippians–To Live is Christ
Posted: January 15, 2014
To download the podcast, right click on the download link and choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As” and it will download the podcast. Download Podcast Introduction Philippians is… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 14: Ephesians & Colossians–Cosmic Christ
Posted: January 14, 2014
To download the podcast, right click on the download link and choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As” and it will download the podcast. Download Podcast Appreciate the fact… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 13: 1-2 Corinthians–Humility Amidst Suffering
Posted: January 13, 2014
To download the podcast, right click on the download link and choose “Save Link As” or “Save Target As” and it will download the podcast. Download Podcast Lesson 13, 1-2 … Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 12: Romans & Galatians–Baptized into Death
Posted: January 12, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to Romans & Galatians: Baptized into Death (15 minutes). Background… Read More
Jesus, Politics and Social Media – Tom Jones
Posted: January 11, 2014
I want to say at the beginning that I hope you will read this as a heart-felt appeal and not as in-your-face challenge. Most of us know that Jesus’ call… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 11: James–Jesus, Wisdom from Above
Posted: January 11, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Our 11th lesson in the series CHRIST THROUGH THE AGES asks… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 10: John–Heavenly Word, Human Flesh
Posted: January 10, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to the 10th podcast in the series (11 minutes), John:… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 9: Luke–Universal Vision, Center to Margins
Posted: January 9, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to the 9th lesson in our series, Luke: A Universal… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 8: Matthew–Jesus was Jewish
Posted: January 8, 2014
The 8th lesson in our series is Matthew: Jesus was Jewish (15 mins). To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” -… Read More
Q&A 1356 – Sleeping = dead?
Posted: January 8, 2014
In several passages the dead seem to be described as though they were asleep. For example, 1 Cor 15:6 says “Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at… Read More
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 5 – Gospels False and True
Posted: January 7, 2014
To listen to podcast later, right click link below and “Save target as” or “Save link as” Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here
Christ Through the Ages, 7: Mark—Lord Caesar or Lord Jesus?
Posted: January 7, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to lesson 7 in the series CHRIST THROUGH THE AGES…. Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 6: Many Flavors of Messiah
Posted: January 6, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast By clicking on the link, you can listen to the 6th… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 5: Visible in the Writings
Posted: January 5, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Following are the notes for the fifth lesson in our series, Christ—Visible… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 4: Visible in the Prophets
Posted: January 4, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to the 4th lesson in the series, Christ—Visible in the O.T…. Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 3: Visible in the Law
Posted: January 3, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Christ—Visible in the Old Testament Law is the 3rd lesson in… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 2: Eternal Plan, Perfect Time
Posted: January 2, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast The Eternal Plan, Effected at the Perfect Time (19 minutes) is… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 1: Fixing Our Eyes on Him
Posted: January 1, 2014
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast This is the introduction to and first lesson in the series… Read More
OT28-Saul.mp3
Posted: January 1, 2014
For O.T. Lesson 28, Saul (18 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 4 – The New Testament Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha
Posted: December 14, 2013
To download this audio & listen to it later, click below and “save target as” or “save link as”. Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 3 – The formation of the New Testament
Posted: November 26, 2013
To download this audio & listen to it later, right click below and “save target as” or “save link as”. Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 2 – The Old Testament Apocrypha
Posted: November 26, 2013
This is the second lesson in the series. To listen to podcast later, right click link below and “Save target as” or “Save link as” Download Podcast For PDF notes… Read More
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 1—The formation of the Old Testament
Posted: November 26, 2013
To download the podcast and play it later, right click on the “download podcast” link below and select “save link as” or “save target as”. Download talk For even more,… Read More
Psalms 8: Honest Prayers (Rolan Monje)
Posted: November 8, 2013
Psalms 8: Honest Prayers (Rolan Monje) This is final podcast in a series of 8 by Rolan Monje, teacher and evangelist in Manila, Philippines Click here to download.
OT27-Samuel.mp3
Posted: November 1, 2013
For O.T. Lesson 27, Samuel (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Psalm 7: The Beauty of Harmony in Psalm 133 (Monje)
Posted: October 28, 2013
Psalm 7: The Beauty of Harmony in Psalm 133 (Monje) Click here to download.
Psalms 6: A Song for the Mistreated (Monje)
Posted: October 21, 2013
Psalms 6: A Song for the Mistreated (Monje) Click here to download.
Psalms 5: Songs for the Season (Monje)
Posted: October 15, 2013
Psalms 5: Songs for the Season (Monje) Click here to download.
Psalms 4: Canonization & Organization (Rolan Monje)
Posted: October 8, 2013
Psalms 4: Canonization & Organization (Rolan Monje) Click here to download.
Malachi: The Temple Visit
Posted: October 1, 2013
Audio on Malachi To listen, click on play button. To save it, right click Download Audio below and “Save target as” or “Save link as” and listen to it later…. Read More
2. Mary: Chosen to be Jesus’ Mother
Posted: September 30, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 37 “2. Mary: Chosen to be Jesus’ Mother” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save… Read More
Psalms 3: Imagery & Poetic Devices in Psalms (Rolan Monje, Philippines)
Posted: September 28, 2013
Psalms 3: Imagery & Poetic Devices in Psalms (Rolan Monje, Philippines) Click here to download.
Psalms 2: Psalms as Poetry (Rolan Monje, Manila)
Posted: September 26, 2013
Psalms 2: Psalms as Poetry (Rolan Monje, Manila) Click here to download.
Psalms 1: An Intro to the Bible Songbook (Rolan Monje, Manila)
Posted: September 18, 2013
Psalms 1: An Intro to the Bible Songbook (Rolan Monje, Manila) To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
1. Mary: An introduction, by Vicki Jacoby
Posted: September 11, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 36 “1. Mary: An introduction, by Vicki Jacoby” click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose ‘save… Read More
Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 2 (Steven Jacoby)
Posted: September 3, 2013
To listen to Steven Jacoby’s Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 2 (29 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 1 (Steven Jacoby)
Posted: September 3, 2013
To listen to Steven Jacoby’s Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 1 (25 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
OT26-Eli.mp3
Posted: September 1, 2013
For O.T. Lesson 26, Eli (26 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
OT24-Ruth
Posted: August 23, 2013
OT24-Ruth To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it later. Download… Read More
The Restoration Hermeneutic & Fractures of the Church (Ron Petter)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to download the .pdf file. Ron Petter is a respected Canadian evangelist and teacher in Hamilton, Ontario. Ron is working on his PhD at McMaster Divinity College, (www.macdiv.ca)… Read More
Listen to Debate 6: Is Christianity Rational?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Listen to Debate 6: Is Christianity Rational? Debate with atheist Robert Brotherus took place 10 September 2011 (Helsinki). Please listen to it and tell your friends — believing and nonbelieving!… Read More
Peace Debate
Posted: July 31, 2013
Watch a lively debate between yours truly and Rabbi Shmuley. Click here to get your own copy of the DVD.
Happy Purim!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Purim — The Upside Down Holiday (by Phillip Lester) Greetings and shalom (peace). If you didn’t know it – this is a special day. Today is Purim! In a world of… Read More
Gracia versus Legalismo (El Salvador, 2010)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnfsr1pADtE
Christian Anti-intellectual and the Disciple’s Worldview, by Jason Goble
Posted: July 31, 2013
Christian Anti-intellectual and the Disciple’s Worldview, as understood by Jason Goble This is the third essay on the Disciple’s Worldview. Before your eyes glaze over at the title, ask yourself… Read More
Linguistic Insight: Christmas & Santa Claus
Posted: July 31, 2013
The Origin of the word Christmas The modern word Christmas comes from the Old English Cristes mæsse, or Christ’s mass. In Medieval Catholicism, this was the Mass. The word mass… Read More
EASTER
Posted: July 31, 2013
Did you know that there are two dates for Easter? One follows the Jewish Passover and is lunar, the other determined by solar calculation. This disagreement dates back to at… 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
Turkey radically revising Islamic texts (Hadith)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7264903.stm
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
Christians Don’t Go to Heaven! — N.T. Wright
Posted: July 31, 2013
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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
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
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
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
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/
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.
ANTHOLOGY: GREAT QUOTES
Posted: July 31, 2013
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. — George Orwell I believe that I may understand (Credo ut intelligam). — Anselm (1033-1093) When I… Read More
OT26 Eli
Posted: July 1, 2013
OT26 Eli To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it… Read More
Islam E (hadith 3)
Posted: June 18, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 3 (43 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Islam D (hadith 2)
Posted: June 18, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 2 (52 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Islam C (hadith 1)
Posted: June 18, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 1 (36 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… 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
Q&A 1332 – Jesus’ Wife Papyrus
Posted: June 6, 2013
Q&A 1333 – What about the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife? I am wondering if you have any thoughts on this new finding? In 2012 an ancient papyrus fragment, about 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
The War Prayer (Twain)
Posted: May 22, 2013
Here is Mark Twain’s The War Prayer, published in 1916, six years after the great humorist’s death (13 minutes). This piece is in the public domain. My podcast includes a… Read More
The servant girl who challenges Peter
Posted: May 15, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 35, The Servant Girl Who Challenges Peter, (16 minutes), click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose… Read More
OT25-Hannah.mp3
Posted: May 1, 2013
For O.T. Lesson 25, Hannah (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 26 (Lazarus) = NT character podcast 34
Posted: April 26, 2013
For CLEAN podcast 26/N.T. Character Study 34, Lazarus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory For most people,… Read More
Receiving Christ
Posted: April 16, 2013
Here is a study of the popular evangelical doctrine of Receiving Christ (22 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
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
Culture Wars
Posted: March 4, 2013
Click here to read an interesting article about the Culture Wars.
Zombies
Posted: February 21, 2013
For the podcast on on Zombies (20 minutes), listen to the podcast. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
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.
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Posted: February 13, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 33, The Woman Caught in Adultery (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More