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Mark 12 Auburn

Posted: April 14, 2014

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Get Up

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

Q&A 1365 – Wages of a harlot?

Posted: March 30, 2014

In Isaiah 23:17-18, why is the profit of a prostitute set apart for the LORD? If wicked persons’ income is spent in the service of the LORD, won’t the wicked be inspired… 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

Q&A 1364 – Vengeful god?

Posted: March 21, 2014

I just listened to your podcast “Yahweh and the Ancient Gods.” You mention the fact that the ancient gods sinned just like humans. One of the sins you mention is vengeance…. 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

Q&A 1363 – Did Paul write Paul’s letters?

Posted: March 12, 2014

I am currently reading Paul was not a Christian, by Pamela Eisenbaum. At the beginning of her book she is talking about disputed and undisputed letters of Paul. She states that… 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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Q&A 1362 – Confess to Crime?

Posted: March 3, 2014

What does the Bible say about confessing to a crime if confessing will destroy your family and friends? Confess and be damned, or spare the hurt and pain it will… Read More

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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Q&A 1360 – Hell eternal?

Posted: February 13, 2014

Hello. I just read your pdf file on hell and its terminal punishment. I’ve really enjoyed reading the profound insights that really help motivate me to study the Bible further…. Read More

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

Q&A 1359 – God’s unconditional love?

Posted: February 4, 2014

Correct me if I’m wrong. It seems like in the scriptures God’s love is conditional. I understand God is love. And people have free will and must choose whether or… 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

Q&A 1358 – Evangelism for everyone?

Posted: January 26, 2014

Q&A 1358 – Evangelism for everyone? or How much can we read into the scriptures? Douglas, I thoroughly enjoy and am built up by your Q&A section. I’m writing about… 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

Q&A 1355 – “Pray Together”

Posted: December 30, 2013

The concept of praying together comes up many times in the NT. Just wanted to know, is it asking all the disciples to pray at the same time or be together and… Read More

Q&A 1354 – “Apostolos” in 1 Corinthians

Posted: December 21, 2013

I am trying to study the meaning of apostolos in 1 Corinthians, and in some sense, it seems to mean an official ambassador sent out on a mission from a… 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

Q&A 1353 – Nations More Powerful Than God?

Posted: December 12, 2013

Zechariah 1:15 and Isaiah 47:6 confuse me. How did nations go far beyond what God intended? In the Book of Job, God put a limit on what Satan could do… Read More

Q&A 1352 – Children’s gender choices fluid?

Posted: December 3, 2013

I have seen a couple of articles on CNN where parents are letting their kids at a very early age transition to the opposite gender: http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/27/health/transgender-kids/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/24/us/colorado-transgender-girl-school/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/politics/mike-honda-transgender-granddaughter/index.html This one… Read More

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

Q&A 1351 – What is sackcloth?

Posted: November 24, 2013

In 2 Kings 6:30, the passage where the two women are arguing about whose son to eat, the king is wearing sackcloth under his regular robes. Why would he do… Read More

Q&A 1350 – How do I study the Bible with a Muslim?

Posted: November 15, 2013

How do you study the Bible with a devout Muslim? What would you look at first, second, third, etc? I may have an opportunity to do regular studies with a pretty… 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.

Q&A 1349 – What about baptismal cognizance? (by John Oakes)

Posted: November 6, 2013

Posted on October 4, 2008 by John Oakes at his website, Evidence for Christianity. Used with permission. I was just reading an excerpt out of the book Who is My… Read More

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.

Q&A 1348 – Sun & Moon stood still?

Posted: October 28, 2013

I’m wondering about the sun and moon event in Joshua 10, and I read you short bit on it in Your Bible Questions Answered. If the event is meant to… Read More

Psalms 6: A Song for the Mistreated (Monje)

Posted: October 21, 2013

Psalms 6: A Song for the Mistreated (Monje) Click here to download.  

Q&A 1347 – Did God create Jesus?

Posted: October 19, 2013

Did God create Jesus? I was reading John 5:26 (For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself). But I thought… Read More

Psalms 5: Songs for the Season (Monje)

Posted: October 15, 2013

Psalms 5: Songs for the Season (Monje) Click here to download.  

Q&A 1346 – A case of academic cheating?

Posted: October 10, 2013

Is writing term papers and doing assignments for students in overseas universities for pay a sin for the writer? I know disciples who have opened companies and receive term papers… Read More

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

Q&A 1345 – Forgiveness without salvation?

Posted: October 1, 2013

A friend of mine is wondering if there is any place in the bible where forgiveness of sin is not connected to salvation. She thinks someone can be forgiven of… 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.  

Q&A 1344 – Religion Used As A Weapon?

Posted: September 22, 2013

How would you answer an eastern European atheist who grew up in communist state atheism, and was taught that religion is a way for authorities to make people compliant and… Read More

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

Q&A 1343 – Are Married Christians Required To Have Children?

Posted: September 13, 2013

Biblically speaking, are married couples who are physically able required to have children, or can a couple come together in marriage for the sheer enjoyment of one another’s company and… 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

Q&A 1342 — Response to The Gay Debate: The Bible & Homosexuality

Posted: September 4, 2013

I am reaching out to  a woman who has a gay brother. This man is in a committed relationship and is also a committed church member in a large denomination that… 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

Catholic Church repudiates limbo

Posted: August 30, 2013

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070420/ts_nm/pope_limbo_dc

Q&A 1341 – Can Christians Die From Starvation?

Posted: August 26, 2013

Matthew 6:25-34 seems to suggest that it would be impossible for a Christian to starve to death, yet church history seems to teach otherwise. How does one harmonize what appears… 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

What Does the Bible Say about Tithing?

Posted: August 23, 2013

What Does the Bible Say about Tithing? Introduction “Tithe” means 10%. It is not a synonym for “contribution.” Most Christians give away nowhere near 10% of their income. It is… Read More

Q&A 1340 – “Lion” or “Pierced” in Psalm 22?

Posted: August 17, 2013

It seems that ‘ari means “lion” throughout the OT, but in Psalm 22 KJV and NIV translate it “pierced.” I believe Jews now claim that it can’t mean “pierced” in Psalm 22. How… Read More

Test Audio

Posted: August 12, 2013

Test Event

Posted: August 11, 2013

Title: Test EventLocation: Athens Church of ChristDescription: Test descriptionDate: 2013-08-09

Q&A 1339 – Do Demons Still Exist (On Earth)?

Posted: August 8, 2013

1 Timothy 4:1 says that “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” Does this mean… Read More

Prayer Points: Republic of Ghana

Posted: July 31, 2013

This west African nation (population 24 million) is sandwiched between the Ivory Coast (to the west) and Togo (to the east). Next to the small nation of Togo is the… Read More

The Gospels Gain Respect

Posted: July 31, 2013

The Gospels Gain Respect (Edward Fudge, used with permission) For the past century, much of scholarly opinion has held that the Gospels as we have them were not written by… Read More

Monday Dinner

Posted: July 31, 2013

Mon 12 Mar 2012, Norcross, GA — in case you want to meet Michael Licona and Josh McDowell this Monday night, at dinner. (I’ll be there.) Update: 65 persons were… Read More

Bart Ehrman’s Forged – review by Michael Licona

Posted: July 31, 2013

Bart Ehrman penned Forged to argue that most of the NT is deceitfully attributed to men who never wrote these documents. The book was published in 2011. Michael Licona offers… Read More

Biblical literacy (the Pew Forum)

Posted: July 31, 2013

On Pew Forum’s 2010 U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey, which asked 32 questions on the Bible, major religious figures and core beliefs and practices, the average score was 16 correct. Who scored… 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

Can you write a review?

Posted: July 31, 2013

Would anyone like to write a brief review of one of my books at CBD? Compelling Evidence The Ultimate Bible Quiz Book Your Bible Questions Answered OR A Quick Overview… Read More

Inspiring journal update (J.R., China)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Note: Names altered for purposes of security Dear all, I wanted to share a very special weekend T. and I had last weekend. Our dear brother and sister, R. &… Read More

Ghosts / Violent World / Abuse of Women in China

Posted: July 31, 2013

All the following are used by permission of John Clayton (www.doesgodexist.org). These excerpts are from the Jan/Feb 2012 issue. BELIEVING IN GHOSTS. One of the areas we have gotten involved… Read More

Listen to Debate 7 — Richard Carrier v. Douglas Jacoby

Posted: July 31, 2013

Title: Jesus Christ — Son of God or Apocalyptic Prophet? And this is Richard Carrier’s own announcement of the event. Hopefully lots of atheists and lots of believers will support… Read More

Useful facts (The Foster Report [AACC], 2011)

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following facts have been culled from the bulletin of the American Association of Christian Counselors, "For the Record: The Foster Report," by Gary D. Foster. Gay – The average… Read More

Testing the Strong Ones (by Rocky Braat)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Rocky Braat is a friend of mine who loves the poor and the hurting and the needy. He has also fallen in love with India. Here is his latest report…. Read More

Participatory church (Michael Konomos), 2010

Posted: July 31, 2013

I am taking a closer look at the case for participatory church meetings outside 1 Corinthians 14. I will concede that 1 Corinthians 14 is the closest that we have… Read More

9/11 — One Year Later

Posted: July 31, 2013

Used with permission from Edward Fudge. Ten years ago today, on September 11, 2001, a cohort of militant Muslim terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners over U.S. airspace. Then, with specific… Read More

Ron Moseley’s Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church

Posted: July 31, 2013

Ron Moseley’s book, Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church (Clarksville, Maryland: Messianic Jewish Publishers, 1996) is an interesting read. I have met representatives of this… Read More

Google digitises Dead Sea Scrolls

Posted: July 31, 2013

Check out the article!

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

Appendixes to A Quick Overview of the Bible

Posted: July 31, 2013

Note: These appendices supplement the first edition of the Quick Overview. They are included in the second (expanded) edition of 2019. Appendix A You Can Read the Bible in a… Read More

Watson Baltic trip report

Posted: July 31, 2013

Ken & Kat’s Big Jacoby AdventureSeptember 2011By Ken Watson My wife and I would like to do something different for our vacation this year.  Maybe something that would help others and… Read More

Evangelistic Bible Study Series

Posted: July 31, 2013

Download the "Evangelistic Bible Study Series" (.pdf format)

CHURCH WITHOUT JESUS, by Edward Fudge

Posted: July 31, 2013

(used with permission) There is a church in my town which features inspirational speakers, although they never mention sin or salvation through Jesus Christ. Sometimes they seem to say that… Read More

Giberson claims creationists are driving young people out of the church

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karl-giberson-phd/creationists-and-young-christians_b_1096839.html?ref=tw

Debate 6 (Helsinki)

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=

5 Church “Rejection” Traps Leaders Should Avoid, by David Fitch

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to download this interesting article in .pdf format.

AVOIDING ‘R’-RATED SPEECH

Posted: July 31, 2013

Used with the permission of Edward Fudge, of gracEmail. A gracEmail subscriber writes: “My 12-year-old child asked me the other day why she is permitted to say some words but… Read More

America’s New God, by Michael Youssef

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://townhall.com/columnists/michaelyoussef/2011/08/14/americas_new_god

Losing our Identity (by Edward Fudge)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Used with permission.   A critic of this ministry says that we in the Churches of Christ have restored the New Testament church. Our mission now, he says, is to… Read More

Stone-Campbell Timeline

Posted: July 31, 2013

Church History: Restoration Movement This presentation introduces you to the major figures in the Restoration Movement, also known as the Stone-Campbell movement. Short pieces of text along with pictures illustrate… Read More

Stairway to Heaven, by Mike Leno

Posted: July 31, 2013

In the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation, the Church of Rome decided to call a general church council to address a number of issues. Besides being the first council of… Read More

Christian Scholars’ Conference 2011

Posted: July 31, 2013

CSC AT PEPPERDINE — Nearly 500 scholars representing approximately 100 universities, seminaries and other institutions are gathering next week for the Christian Scholars Conference at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California,… Read More

Aziz Sarah is Named National Geographic’s 2011 Emerging Explorer

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://news.gmu.edu/articles/6918

Prison ministry – inspiration from Kit Cummings

Posted: July 31, 2013

Check out Power of Peace Project, an inspiring ministry led by Kit Cummings. Kit has been involved in prison ministry for many years and is a true pioneer in this… Read More

Rabbinic traditions

Posted: July 31, 2013

This is a valuable resource for learning what the ancient rabbis taught: http://www.tyndalearchive.com/TRENT/Vol1/

Greg Koukl: Questioning Authority

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click on the link for a helpful article for students whose faith is being challenged by their teachers/professors. This comes from Stand to Reason, the ministry of Greg Koukl: Questioning… Read More

Pseudepigraphal Works

Posted: July 31, 2013

Works of the Pseudepigrapha include the Apocalypse of Abraham the Apocalypse of Adam the Testament of Adam the Life of Adam and Eve Ahiqar the Letter of Aristeas Aristeas the… Read More

Euthanasia

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following article is from the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Does God Exist? Used by permission. EUTHANASIA GOES BIG TIME Sir Edward Downs was known by many people as the former… Read More

The Spectrum of Judaism in the 1st century AD

Posted: July 31, 2013

Most of the sects of first century Judaism have their roots in the intertestamental period. Every one casts light on the New Testament. In this article we will explore seven… Read More

Strength in Weakness First Ever “Live Webinar” Only 1 Week Away!

Posted: July 31, 2013

Strength in Weakness First Ever "Live Webinar" Only 1 Week Away!   Press Release For Immediate Release Strength in Weakness Partners with the Canadian School of Missions to Bring You… Read More

Unmasking Muhammad

Posted: July 31, 2013

Despite its vitriol and writing errors, this free book, in pdf form, sheds tremendous light on the character of Muhammad and the religion he launched in the 7th century. Click… Read More

Christianity Today Article – The Problem with Pizzazz

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here for an interesting article from Christianity Today.  (Music, worship, hype…)

New Worship – by Dr. Peter Masters

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here for an interesting article by Dr. Peter Masters.

EGYPT

Posted: July 31, 2013

I will share about my recent trip to Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries in Newsletter 2 (February 2011).  Very encouraging trip!  Thanks for all your prayers.  Please consider having… Read More

Jacoby PUBLICATIONS

Posted: July 31, 2013

BOOKS & AUDIO Books Advanced Christian Training (1986) Till the Nets are Full (formerly Shining Like Stars). Also available in Vietnamese. The Powerful Delusion (1987) I Was Hungry! The Christian… Read More

For the Record: The Foster Report

Posted: July 31, 2013

Excerpted from Christian Counseling Connection, a publication of the American Association of Christian Counselors (www.aacc.net), Vol 17, Issue 3, p.15. I came across these interesting facts in the most recent… Read More

Prayers needed for Mexico (danger)!

Posted: July 31, 2013

Greetings from Mexico. We really need your prayers for the safety of the innocent people and the church. We need to add those 8 killed today [13 Feb 2011] in the… Read More

The New Testament comes to remote peoples (Papua New Guinea)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9dpmp_-TY0 Posted 20 February 2011

Human testing, End-times Earthquakes, Muslim College, Civil partnership

Posted: July 31, 2013

All the following, adapted from the Jan/Feb 2001 issue of John Clayton’s Does God Exist, are used with permission. HUMAN TESTING IN THE PASTEinstein said it best: “Religion without science… Read More

We cannot walk the path alone

Posted: July 31, 2013

Here are some cool quotes that pepper the history of the church. Each shows and awareness that one-another relationships, and in fact mentoring, play a useful role in spiritual maturity…. Read More

The Fruit of Religious Faith (2011)

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://blog.heritage.org/2011/03/14/familyfacts-org-the-fruit-of-religious-faith-in-america/

Intriguing archaeological discovery

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1372741/Hidden-cave-First-portrait-Jesus-1-70-ancient-books.html

Easter evidence (from Tyndale House)

Posted: July 31, 2013

As the Easter season is upon us, want to learn more about some of the evidence for Jesus’ crucifixion? The 2nd-4th videos on this page are very interesting, and have… Read More

Francis Chan on baptism (21 Feb 2011)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to watch a 5-minute video on baptism.  Chan’s view sees baptism as salvific, in the sense of a pledge and an appeal (combining the best of both translation alternatives,… Read More

Bible Survey results (May 2011)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Typical age of person taking survey:   15 years in Christ(48% indicated 10-20 years as Bible readers, and 100% were in the 1-40 years age group) Number of times completely read… Read More

Man’s Sinfulness, by Michael Cameron

Posted: July 31, 2013

My Current View of Man’s Sinfulness, by Michael Cameron (2010)

Bauckham, The Gospels and Eyewitnesses

Posted: July 31, 2013

GOSPELS AND EYEWITNESSES — Professor Richard Bauckham of Cambridge, England, one of the world’s most highly respected scholars on the New Testament, the early church, and Second Temple Judaism, has… Read More

New book from Douglas Jacoby!

Posted: July 31, 2013

Check out my latest release, The Ultimate Bible Quiz Book. CLICK HERE

HELPING CHRISTIANS DEAL WITH HOMOSEXUALITY

Posted: July 31, 2013

For the 5-lesson audio set (MP3), just released from IPI, click here. This is a joint production of AIM and SWI, the Athens Institute of Ministry and Strength in Weakness… Read More

Recommended books on understanding homosexuality

Posted: July 31, 2013

1. Joe Dallas, The Gay Gospel. Very easy to read. 2. Robert A. J. Gagnon, The Bible and Homosexual Practice. More in-depth. 3. Guy Hammond, Caring Beyond the Margins. Superb. For more:… Read More

Thoughts on Inerrancy, by Lang & Lamoureux

Posted: July 31, 2013

1. General Revelation & The Doctrine of Scripture, by John Lang 2. Lessons from the Heavens, by Denis O. Lamoureux

BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR, ISRAEL, October 2011

Posted: July 31, 2013

Full information in the attached file. Download the .doc file by clicking here.Registration details inside. To pay by credit card, click here. Previous BSTs: 2010: London & Oxford2009: Rome &… Read More

Personal note from Eastern Europe (2008)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Note to my family from Eastern Europe, 2008. Nothing theological here, but some who follow the IBTM will appreciate it.I’m eating dinner. It’s 9 pm. Plate of salmon with olives.  Every… Read More

BANGLADESH AIM Scholarships sought

Posted: July 31, 2013

AIM, the biblical training wing of the international teaching ministry, has found sponsorship for many students in the developing world. Would you contribute to, or wholly underwrite, one of our… Read More

Beyond Muslim Hostility (parts 1 and 2)

Posted: July 31, 2013

  gracEmail®Edward FudgeBEHIND MUSLIM HOSTILITY It is shocking to hear, as we now do with increasing frequency, that millions of Middle-Eastern Muslims hate the West, and the USA in particular…. Read More

News from the AACC

Posted: July 31, 2013

The following has been adapted from For the Record: The Foster Report, in (Christian Counseling Connection, Vol.17, No.2 (2010). 78% of adults were married in 1970, vs. only 57% in 2008…. Read More

Resources for Counseling and Mental Health, by Dr Penny Cox

Posted: July 31, 2013

Common Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression — download the .doc file by clicking here. Why Caring for Others Can Get Tough — download the .doc file by clicking here. Some… Read More

Wrestling with an Angel, by Dana Hawkins (2010)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Description of Wrestling with an Angel, from the DPI website: A book for those who are wrestling with life — and need a reason to make it through to the… Read More

Communion lessons

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click HERE to visit a useful website from Mark Shaw, a teacher in Southern California. It will be especially handy if you have been asked to share some thoughts before… Read More

Contribution lessons

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click HERE to visit a useful website from Mark Shaw, a teacher in Southern California.  It will be especially handy if you have been asked to share some thoughts before… Read More

Hebrews: Back from the Edge (audio series)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Hebrews is a brilliant document bridging the testaments and exploring the life-giving Old Testament exposition of its anonymous author. We all know the experience of drifting, wandering away from our… Read More

Listen to chapter 2 of Compelling Evidence

Posted: July 31, 2013

Here you can listen to chapter 2 of my 2010 release Compelling Evidence: Finding Truth in an Age of Doubt. The file is 32 minutes in length. This is an… Read More

Maybe later: The phrase hectic parents use most for their children

Posted: July 31, 2013

“Maybe later” has become the phrase overemployed by a generation of hectic parents, new research revealed on Wednesday. Published: 7:30AM BST 20 May 2010, in The Telegraph (UK) It has… Read More

INDIA — unrestricted access to Premium site

Posted: July 31, 2013

Thanks to a generous donation from a family in the US, all Indian Christians now have access to the premium site. (This is at a 99% discount.) If you are… Read More

Compelling Evidence = e-book

Posted: July 31, 2013

My 2010 release is available as an e-book, if you like Kindle… Click here.

The Shack – podcast

Posted: July 31, 2013

Check out my podcast on Wm. Paul Young’s The Shack. Recorded 29 June 2010.

HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE SUPPORT (updated 18 Jan 10)

Posted: July 31, 2013

Scroll to the bottom for an update from Stanley Dumornay.    Note: Fred Haight (the Dallas areas dentist who is coordinating donations) and I will be visiting Les Cayes and… Read More

10th C. BC Hebrew writing discovered

Posted: July 31, 2013

Click here to read the article.

Lesson on the importance of Apologetics (Mexico, 2010)

Posted: July 31, 2013

  http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4937957 The lesson proper begins at about 15 minutes into the recording.

Gracia versus Legalismo (El Salvador, 2010)

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnfsr1pADtE

Una Iglesia que Brilla (El Salvador, 2010)

Posted: July 31, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtT6XkHyqOg&feature=related

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

Sermon on the Mount — Kinnard & Jacoby

Posted: July 31, 2013

These lessons are from the New York City Church of Christ Bible Jubilee, 18 April 2010. Teachers: Steve Kinnard and Douglas Jacoby. Click HERE to listen.

More Abortion Problems, by John Clayton

Posted: July 31, 2013

There is a variety of social and health issues involved with abortion, but the mental and emotional problems of women who have had abortions are not made public by the… Read More

Active Infidelity Blossoms on the Web, by John Clayton

Posted: July 31, 2013

You can find anything you want online, but the availability of open immorality on the web has gotten to be a huge business. Craigslist has a plain-Jane listing, but a… Read More