REGISTRATION FOR ROME 2009
Posted: July 31, 2013
Please copy and paste the following into the body of an email, and send to rome2009@ymail.com. Registration will be official only once deposit or full payment is received. Please COPY… Read More
2008 Science Image: the Bible (National Geograpghic)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/09/photogalleries/2008-best-science-photos/photo6.html
On the translation of eis in Acts 2:38 (purpose of baptism)
Posted: July 31, 2013
I thought you’d appreciate this correspondence between Jeff Smelser (a Northern Virginia Centerville preacher) and Edward Hobbs, N.T. Greek professor. It’s great primary source material on the subject. I received… Read More
The Foster Report (AACC) — marriage & family data
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following has been adapted from "For the Record: The Foster Report" in Christian Counseling Connection (American Association of Christian Counselors — www.AACC.net), vol. 15, issue 4 (2008). Cohabitation and… Read More
The Church and The World: Some Thoughts by Steve Staten
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following download contains Steve Staten’s response to the recent C-AIM weekend on Early Church History, "The Church and the World," at which David Bercot was the guest speaker. The… Read More
Reality and the Disciple’s Worldview, by Jason Goble
Posted: July 31, 2013
Reality is the hardest thing to correctly perceive. To know reality is to know truth. (The terms can be used interchangeably). Or, reality is the state of things as… Read More
Shocking Youth Message, by a Southern Baptist preacher
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following sermon is by a Southern Baptist (Calvinist, evangelical) preacher. His call is prophetic, and much needed. Radical preaching! Click here for the lesson.
Iran’s parliament votes in favour of punishing apostasy with death
Posted: July 31, 2013
Update: Iran’s parliament votes in favour of punishing apostasy with death Mahmood Matin-AzadPhoto from Compass Direct On September 9, Iran’s parliament voted in favour of a draft law that… Read More
Interesting website (PreachingTheWord.com — Kent Hughes)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for a website full of biblical messages.
19 Questions to Ask Before You Give to Any Organization – Randy Alcorn (contribution)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to download the article. Or just read it below. Introduction: Read 2 Cor. 8:1-9; 14-15 God has given more to us than we need, so that we may help others… Read More
Dead Sea Scrolls online
Posted: July 31, 2013
Dead Sea Scrolls to go digital on Internet By Joseph Nasr Wed Aug 27, 9:37 AM ET JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Scientists in Israel are taking digital photographs of the Dead… Read More
Second Temple Wall Unearthed (Jerusalem Post)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Wall dating to Second Temple unearthedSep. 3, 2008Etgar Lefkovits , THE JERUSALEM POST The remains of the southern wall of Jerusalem that was built by the Hasmonean kings during the… Read More
Excellent slideshow on Creation/Evolution, by Denis O. Lamoureux
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here you can watch Beyond the Evolution vs. Creation’ Debate, by Denis O. Lamoureux For an excellent lesson on the interface between creation and evolution, watch Professor Lamoureux’ interesting lecture. Click… Read More
ROME 2009!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Visit Rome (2009 Biblical Study Tour) 2009 BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR IN ITALY Highlights include the Coliseum, Catacombs, Sistine Chapel, Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, and more…… Read More
Fear of Muslim backlash leads to cancellation of controversial novel
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following article is from the online version of the Wall Street Journal. Random House has cancelled a historical Muhammad novel deal, out of fear of repercussions. http://tinyurl.com/muhammadwsj
Free DVDs from Does God Exist (John Clayton)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Visit http://www.doesgodexist.tv for 24 free DVDs — to preview, view, or copy. (They may not be sold.) John Clayton is the one, more than anyone else, who trained John Oakes… Read More
Son of Hamas Leader Converts to Christianity!
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,402483,00.html JONATHAN HUNT: Why, after 25 years, did you change? MOSAB HASSAN YOUSEF: I believe that all those walls that Islam built for the last 1,400 years are not existing… Read More
Serious Call, by William Law
Posted: July 31, 2013
If you have never read William Law’s excellent 18th century work, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, you will find a .pdf version of the book by… Read More
How drugs affect driving behaviors
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to learn how use of alcohol, marijuana, tranquilizers etc affect driving on the road.
Man Sues Church after being Slain in the Spirit
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read about this unusual story from Kentucky.
Christ’s Miracles!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Can you name a Miracle where Jesus… Chemically changed the molecular structure of a liquid. Altered the molecular bonds of hydrogen between H2O molecules toincrease surface tension Created something out… Read More
CHURCH HISTORY WEEKEND READING
Posted: July 31, 2013
For all attending the Early Church History seminar with David Bercot, a little advance reading will help you to get the most out of the weekend. Most of us will have read… Read More
Flood Geology video, by Gordon Glover
Posted: July 31, 2013
If you haven’t seen Gordon Glover’s videos yet, I thought lesson #8 was particularly interesting (and funny). Check it out at the link below. — John Lang http://www.blog.beyondthefirmament.com/
A “Kinder, Gentler” Campbellite Baptismal Theology, by John Mark Hicks
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click on the link for the dialogue.
Dead Sea Tablet Discovered, Igniting Debate
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read the article by Ethan Bronner, which appeared in the International Herald Tribune.
Jim McGuiggan’s summary of Revelation
Posted: July 31, 2013
Adapted from Jim McGuiggan’s excellent Revelation. You can get the book from www.StarBible.com. … What have we seen in this book? The central thrust is comfort and assurance of ultimate… Read More
Islam/Judaism/Christianity DEBATE READY!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to order my recent debate with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and Imam Shabir Ally.
The Florida Outpouring (Todd Bentley), by Mark Cahill
Posted: July 31, 2013
To read Mark Cahill’s take on the "Florida Outpouring," click on http://www.markcahill.org/news.html.
Review of Three-way Debate, by John Oakes
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click for John Oakes’ review of the 7 June 2008 debate with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and Imam Shabir Ally. Shabir and Shmuley and I are already planning a rematch in… Read More
New series by Gordon Clover
Posted: July 31, 2013
Check out Gordon Glover’s new video series that is available on his blog page, http://www.blog.beyondthefirmament.com/. Here are the lesson titles: Lesson 1: Seeing Through a Glass DarklyLesson 2: Science, Naturalism and MaterialismLesson… Read More
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Posted: July 31, 2013
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is fantastic tool. Please explore all the resournces at this website.
Photos of Earth from Space, by Sunita Williams
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download the mind-expanding Microsoft PowerPoint file by clicking here. (In order to see this file you must have Microsoft Power Point or the Microsoft Power Point Viewer.)
A Review of Ben Stein’s EXPELLED, by John Oakes, PhD
Posted: July 31, 2013
My friend John Oakes has reviewed Ben Stein’s Expelled and I think the review is fair. Of course I enjoyed the film immensely — just watched it with my son this… Read More
Old Testament figure named on 2600-year-old tablet
Posted: July 31, 2013
By Dalya Alberge in London July 12, 2007 01:00am Tablet dating from 595 BC deciphered Names figure in court of Nebuchadnezzar Figure was ‘witness to turning point’ in history THE… Read More
Docetism
Posted: July 31, 2013
It is vital to understand Docetic teaching if we want to understand the letters of 1 and 2 John. Docetism is a corollary doctrine to Gnostic teaching. Because, in their… Read More
The Extent of the Genesis Flood
Posted: July 31, 2013
Read the fascinating article by Carol A. Hill.
Genesis and the Beginnings of Humanity, by William Golightly
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download Bill Golightly’s fascinating article by clicking here.
Does Science Make Belief in God Obsolete?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Does science make belief in God obsolete? Here is the link for a most interesting series of talks: http://www.templeton.org/belief/index.html
Articles in Spanish – esp* (articulos en espanol)
Posted: July 31, 2013
All articles in Spanish can be found at once by searching with keyword esp* — which has been entered into the title of each article. — DJ
Evolution of the Sinner’s Prayer
Posted: July 31, 2013
This link takes you to a series of seven videos explaining the evolution of Billy Graham’s formula for salvation. — from Nick Karastamatis Note: Please keep in mind that the theology… Read More
Darwin Online
Posted: July 31, 2013
Of interest for those who like Mr. Charles Darwin. His complete works are now online. — Phil Spadaro
Keeping Pets in Their Place, by Charles Colson
Posted: July 31, 2013
Why we can’t afford to treat animals like they’re humans, by Charles Colson with Anne Morse | posted at Christianity Today website 4/29/2008 08:27AM. Click here.
The Catastrophe in Burma
Posted: July 31, 2013
I have been in contact with a church of 90 disciples in the former capital city of Rangoon (Yangon). Rangoon city is doing okay, but the towns to the southwest… Read More
Si tu hermano te hace algo malo – esp*
Posted: July 31, 2013
Descargue el archivo. Pdf haciendo clic aquí.
Interesting downloads, from John Lang
Posted: July 31, 2013
This link offers a host of interesting downloads: http://www.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/Multimedia.php John Lang
Relics of Eden (Review), courtesy of John Lang
Posted: July 31, 2013
This blog author (Cliff Martin) is a friend of Gordon Glover, author of Beyond the Firmament. I think his brief review of Relics of Eden hits the proverbial nail square on… Read More
The Church of Oprah
Posted: July 31, 2013
FYI (for your information), this link takes you to the religious beliefs of Oprah Winfrey. Listen to the interview and see what you think…
Francis Collins presentation at UC Berkeley, from John Lang
Posted: July 31, 2013
I found the host website to be an interesting source of apologetic thought. Check it out: http://www.veritas.org/ — John ang
Genesis and Common Descent, by John Lang
Posted: July 31, 2013
Last year I shared with each of you two papers I wrote for John Oakes’ on-line apologetics course that preceded the 2007 Apologetics Conference (paper 1, paper 2.) These papers… Read More
Evidence For Christianity Newsletter (the ministry of Dr. John Oakes)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download Evidence For Christianity Newsletter (the ministry of Dr. John Oakes) by clicking here.
The Translation of Proverbs 22:6
Posted: July 31, 2013
Our interpretation of this passage of scripture hinges in part on the translation we are using. This article is a one-page study of Proverbs 22:6, as discussed in The Quiver, republished as… Read More
Beyond the Firmament, from John Lang
Posted: July 31, 2013
UPDATE: I read the book and have been in contact with the author. Excellent! -DJ I just finished viewing the videos from the link below and I am going… Read More
Footage from La Paz, Bolivia
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following is from a Christian brother in Tampa, Florida. To view the video (length 3:30 mins), click here. I just returned from La Paz (12 March 2008).
Instilling Humility in our Children
Posted: July 31, 2013
Pat Williams, author of Souls of Steel, shares his thoughts at Crosswalk.com. Click here to read the article.
Turkey radically revising Islamic texts (Hadith)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7264903.stm
Earth-like planets?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Media Distortions of Earthlike Planets If you read the newspapers and their description of new planets being found around other stars you might come to the conclusion that scientists are… Read More
Poverty!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Appalling Numbers Of the six and one-half billion people living on the earth, 1.2 billion live on an average of 23 cents a day and 2 billion have no electricity. … Read More
The Size of the Cosmos, by John Clayton
Posted: July 31, 2013
From the Jan/Feb issue of Does God Exist? Vol 35, no. 1. Used by permission of John Clayton. It is difficult to pick up a newspaper or a scientific… Read More
The Coming Religious Peace, by Alan Wolfe
Posted: July 31, 2013
In the March 2008 Atlantic Monthly, there is an intriguing article by a professor from Boston College. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803/secularism
Willow Creek Apology
Posted: July 31, 2013
When a church realizes it has erred, an apology is in order. Read about a realization and change of direction in this large and famous congregation: http://blog.christianitytoday.com/outofur/archives/2007/10/willow_creek_re.html http://revealnow.com/story.asp?storyid=48
Genesis: Literal History or Metaphor, from Honest Synopsis
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://honestsynopsis.blogspot.com/2008/02/genesis-literal-history-or-metaphor.html
Israel Church Update
Posted: July 31, 2013
So what is happening these days in Jerusalem? The churches in the Holy Land had a rough year in 2007, but as the word of God says in 1 Peter… Read More
Violence in Kenya: Disciples refuse to Kill
Posted: July 31, 2013
22 January 2008 FACING DESTRUCTION, ESCAPING DEATHDisciples Among Victims Of Post-Election Violence In Kenya Compiled by John Maleya Following the announcement of official results of the presidential election… Read More
Unworthy Servants, by Ashley Hockenberry
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://eastregion.com/unworthy_servants.html
Seal from time of Solomon’s Temple Discovered
Posted: July 31, 2013
A stone seal bearing the name of one of the families who acted as servants in the First Temple and then returned to Jerusalem after being exiled to Babylonia has… Read More
Banned From Church!
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following article, from the Wall Street Journal, has implications for church discipline. To read it, click here.
If God is everywhere, why do so few people find Him? by David Kupelian
Posted: July 31, 2013
To read the article, click here.
Through the Bible in a Year
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/ThroughtheBible.pdf This is a plan I have recommended ever since 1995. Many have followed it and accomplished the victory of reading through the entire Bible in a year. If this… Read More
Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.aggelia.com/htdocs/kohlberg.shtml Some interesting thoughts, worth reading.
Evolution presentations
Posted: July 31, 2013
I found these presentations to be very helpful in resolving the conflict many still perceive with regard to Creation and Evolution. — John Lang 1. http://www.ualberta.ca/~dlamoure/beyond.html. 2. http://www.randomdesigner.com/dvd.htm
Coming to Peace with Science audio message by Darrel Falk
Posted: July 31, 2013
To hear the audio message: http://douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/CFHG2007Falk.mp3 — Submitted by John Lang
VISIT ISRAEL, EGYPT, JORDAN
Posted: July 31, 2013
CHANCE OF A LIFETIME! 2008 BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR Every year the Biblical Study Tour brings us to another exciting location. (For example, last year we visited Pergamum, Ephesus, Laodicea, and Patmos.)… Read More
Brothers in prison (India)
Posted: July 31, 2013
A few brothers in Bangalore, India were falsely imprisoned for preaching the gospel. They are now out on bail. For details, please see message below from Shajus Philip, preacher in… Read More
Matters of Conscience — A Deeper Look, by Gordon Ferguson
Posted: July 31, 2013
Common Misconceptions The study of conscience biblically is a very interesting study, due partly to how misunderstood the subject actually is by many. For example, it is common to hear… Read More
Voice of the Martyrs
Posted: July 31, 2013
From The Voice of the Martyrs Weekly News on Persecution IssuesFrom Around the World. Click Here to Subscribe to Our Weekly Email Alerts. … Read More
Spiritual Authority, by McClung
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following is a paper by Floyd McClung: Download .pdf
Plight of Christians in Iraq
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3564314n
News from DoesGodExist.org
Posted: July 31, 2013
Used with permission from John Clayton, from the November/December 2007 Does God Exist? bulletin Baby Killer Chimpanzees. We constantly are given the picture that chimpanzees are peaceful, nearly human relatives… Read More
Thoughts from Dr. Lennox
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here is an interesting debate between Richard Dawkins & John Lennox. Dr. Lennox also has a new book. And here’s a brief video with Lennox & McGrath, as well as a… Read More
Dinesh D
Posted: July 31, 2013
Dinesh D’Souza & Christopher Hitchens Debate: “Is Christianity the Problem?” To watch the debate, click here:http://www.tkc.edu/
Wall of Nehemiah Discovered?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Israeli Says Elusive Biblical Wall Found Nov 30 12:11 AM US/EasternBy REGAN E. DOHERTYAssociated Press Writer JERUSALEM (AP) – A wall mentioned in the Bible’s Book of Nehemiah and long… Read More
Aug 2007 Report on Papua New Guinea Medical Clinic
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for the report on the Nine Mile clinic in Papua New Guinea.
Baptism for the Dead, by Glenn Giles
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download Baptism for the Dead2, by Glenn Giles (Denver).
Group Sex OK, Says Canadian Supreme Court
Posted: July 31, 2013
Source: Christian Counseling Connection, 2007, 1For a number of years now, Canada has lived under very contradictory sexual rules. Homosexual relations are lawful
Divorce reconsidered
Posted: July 31, 2013
The October 2007 issue of Christianity Today contains a very thought-provoking article on marriage and divorce. Although you will want to read it for yourself, clicking here, the upshot is that there are three legitimate… Read More
Spirituality and Money — audio lesson from Gordon Ferguson
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.phoenixvalleychurch.org/sermons/index.htm
Poetry and Prose
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click on http://kkpullen.blogspot.com/ if you like Christian poetry (and prose). Some good stuff here!
BURMESE BROTHER SEEKS AIM SCHOLARSHIP
Posted: July 31, 2013
My name is Aung Ko Ko Win. I am a Burmese brother, who converted to Christianity in 1996 in Yangon, Myanmar. I was met by one of the brothers and… Read More
Website of Malcolm Cox
Posted: July 31, 2013
A nice biblical resource — check out the website of Malcolm Cox (London, England): http://homepage.mac.com/mccx/PhotoAlbum1.html.
Resources for the Study of Islam
Posted: July 31, 2013
GeneralBergen, Peter L, Holy War, Inc. Free Press, 2001.Braswell, George W., Jr., Islam. (Broadman & Holman, 1996.Cragg, Kenneth, The Call of the Minaret. Orbis, 1985.Geisler, Norman and Abdul Saleeb, Answering… Read More
Help for Southern California! [HOPEww]
Posted: July 31, 2013
Note: This weekend I am in San Diego. In fact, I will be speaking Sunday to a group very affected by the recent fires. Many, if not most, have been… Read More
Matters of Faith Find a New Prominence on Campus, by Alan Finder
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read the article.
New Strobel book (from John Lang)
Posted: July 31, 2013
“I’m about half way through this book in audio format. It draws from a number of current sources to address some of the most recent attacks on the credibility of… Read More
Greek Bible Study
Posted: July 31, 2013
Peter Coad is developing a website calledhttp://www.GreekBibleStudy.org. Check it out.
Journey through Islam, by Erwun Caner
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here is a clear and understandable video message on the relationship between Muslims and Christians.
Brother murdered in Guatemala – prayers requested
Posted: July 31, 2013
In February I visited Guatemala with one of my daughters. The spirit of the church there was amazing. But the family has just suffered a shocking blow, as one of… Read More
A New Temple? (Jerusalem Post)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Traditionally the Temple Mount Faithful attempt to set up a foundation stone for the Third Temple on Tisha Be’av, and the police routinely prevent them from doing so. The occasion… Read More
Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationships
Posted: July 31, 2013
Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationshipsSat Aug 11, 2:00 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) – Homosexual Lutheran clergy who are in sexual relationships will be able to serve as pastors,… Read More
Covenant Eyes – Software for Purity
Posted: July 31, 2013
Covenant Eyes — this is a website to “Develop, Demonstrate, and Defend your integrity.” The name tells it all. Check it out.
Intelligent Design: Are We Fighting Against God?, by John Oates
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download the .pdf file
New Perspective on Paul (Christianity Today)
Posted: July 31, 2013
What Did Paul Really Mean? “New perspective” scholars argue that we need, well, a new perspective on justification by faith. Simon Gathercole | posted 8/10/2007 08:48AM Pick up any recent… Read More
Terminology Reinforces Theology
Posted: July 31, 2013
While the Bible warns us not to quibble about words (2 Timothy 2:14), this does not mean that words, phrases, and terms are not important. For example, anyone who insisted… Read More
The Secret: critiques in Scientific American & Christianity Today
Posted: July 31, 2013
Michael Shermer shares his views on Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret. Click here to read his article in Scientific American.Interestingly, the latest issue of Christianity Today also features an article on this popular book/DVD…. Read More
DNA study challenges basic ideas in genetics
Posted: July 31, 2013
DNA study challenges basic ideas in genetics — Genome ‘junk’ appears essential”The instruction manual for life is written in a language we are only just beginning to understand,” Francis Collins, director… Read More
THEME for International Teachers’ Seminar, Patmos & Ephesus
Posted: July 31, 2013
THEME FOR 13th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ SEMINAR PATMOS & EPHESUS, 8-9 NOVEMBER 2007 Having solicited ideas from many teachers worldwide, it seems the best theme for our 2007 rendezvous will… Read More
Shermer-Jacoby Debate
Posted: July 31, 2013
THANKSI very much appreciate the prayers thousands of you have been sending up for tonight’s debate with Michael Shermer (the skeptic).
Cosmos and Creator, by William Lane Craig
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.arn.org/docs/odesign/od172/cosmos172.htm#31
The Jesus Seminar and Higher Criticism, by Glenn Giles
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to download the document.
I was a fanatic…I know their thinking, says former radical Islamist
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for article.
Tablet linked to obscure O.T. figure found
Posted: July 31, 2013
Original article can be found here, http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?Id=26084.
Book recommendation: Is There a God?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Is There a God? Questions about Science and the Bible, by John Oakes, Ph.D. Pub: IPI (http://www.ipibooks.com.)
Is Homosexuality genetic?
Posted: July 31, 2013
In popular thinking, homosexuality is increasingly viewed as a justifiable, even somehow unavoidable, lifestyle, for those biologically predestined for it. One often hears in the media that one’s sexual orientation is due to a… Read More
Elders, Evangelists, Deacons & Teachers
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following paper has been included in the collection as matter of historical interest. To see how my views have continued to develop, see the 2002 paper on Church Polity, and… Read More
Prosperity Preaching: Deceitful and Deadly
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.crosswalk.com/pastors/11531324/
Collins: Why This Scientist Believes in God (CNN)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/03/collins.commentary/index.html
Interview with Muslim Terrorist Recruiter
Posted: July 31, 2013
60 Minutes interview with a former terrorist recruiter who has given it up. Here is what he said (a 10-minute excerpt from the show): Bob Simon: “The position of moderate… Read More
The Secret (continued), by Chad Garber
Posted: July 31, 2013
Douglas Jacoby has shared his critique of the idea promoted in the popular book The Secret. This is my response, based on an interview with Bob Proctor (one of the main… Read More
Jesus, a Killer?, by John Stewart
Posted: July 31, 2013
Although the following piece is very strong and will probably offend some of my readers, it raises some crucial questions. Our brother in South Dakota (the author) is on to… Read More
House churches vs. Conventional Churches
Posted: July 31, 2013
House Churches Are More Satisfying to Attenders Than Are Conventional Churches January 8, 2007 (Ventura, CA) – With the growth of house churches across the country, a new study by… Read More
2006 International Teachers’ Seminar feedback
Posted: July 31, 2013
Responses to the 12th Annual International Teachers’ Conference (November 2006, Washington DC) “The conference was a very encouraging and fulfilling time! In the spirit of Psalm 18:25, I was very… Read More
Adoption & Homosexuality
Posted: July 31, 2013
ADOPTION AND HOMOSEXUALITYUsed by permission from John Clayton, Does God Exist? November/December 2006. In the July 2006 issue of Michiana Christian News is an article by Ed Vitagliano about gay… Read More
Report from Israel
Posted: July 31, 2013
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We’ve had an exciting few months in the Holy Land Churches of Christ, and wanted to share some of our good news with you. The last… Read More
Mapping NT Social Networks
Posted: July 31, 2013
Take a look at this fascinating ESV study on social networks in the NT:http://www.esv.org/blog/2007/01/mapping.nt.social.networks.
The Sinews of Peace, by Malcolm Cox
Posted: July 31, 2013
Unity is valuable. Indeed, it is essential. Hard to forge – easy to lose. Are you are attempting to build unity and promote peace between congregations, or within a congregation?… Read More
Slander, Gossip, and Malice, by Mohan Nanjundan
Posted: July 31, 2013
June 2003 The other day a dear friend forwarded an e-mail to me with a negative article about the kingdom attached and someone’s comments on the article. I quickly responded… Read More
The Workman Approved
Posted: July 31, 2013
PREACHING AND PREACHERS (EXPANDED) DR. DOUGLAS JACOBY JUNE 2004 I. INTRODUCTION Like many of us in the conservative wing of the Restoration Movement” “[1] I was exposed to biblical preaching… Read More
The Lord’s Supper
Posted: July 31, 2013
Putting “Supper” Back in the Lord’s Supper This essay aims to address one of the basics of the faith: our communion. People have often asked such questions as why we… Read More
Christian Chronicle Special Report
Posted: July 31, 2013
First installment of our “Are we growing?” series analyzes membership numbers and trends in the U.S. and state-by-state; also related stories, feedback opportunity, new poll and more. By Tamie Ross,… Read More
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.
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
Staying Single
Posted: April 5, 2013
To listen to Staying Single (21 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Using cell phones in church?
Posted: February 14, 2013
Using cell phones in church? This Youtube video (90 seconds) speaks to our modern techno-generation.
Latin American Teaching Ministry Report
Posted: February 11, 2013
The video (just a few minutes long) is an inspiring update on the teaching ministry in Latin America. My colleague in Mexico is Arturo Elizarraras. We have been connected since… Read More
Empty Nesters In Nicaragua
Posted: February 5, 2013
Empty Nesters In Nicaragua We are early-50s empty-nesters who for some time had wanted to find ways to serve the poor in a more consistent and hands-on manner. We sought… Read More
6 reasons preachers avoid speaking on hell
Posted: December 21, 2012
Click here for this fascinating article: http://www.rethinkinghell.com/
Modesty
Posted: December 5, 2012
To listen to Modesty (36 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Interview: DJ on Islam
Posted: November 23, 2012
Here you will find an interview about my book, Jesus & Islam. Cristian Paduraru, a brother who lives in Romania, is the interviewer. Please click here to visit the official… Read More
Southern Baptists Debate Sinner’s Prayer
Posted: June 22, 2012
Read about the recent controversy. CLICK for article.
Creative Quiet Times Part 1 (Joey Harris)
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to Creative Quiet Times, Part 1, by Joey Harris (29 minutes)), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
Creative Quiet Times Part 2 (Joey Harris)
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to Creative Quiet Times, Part 2, by Joey Harris (17 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
Creative Quiet Times Part 3 (Joey Harris)
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to Creative Quiet Times, Part 3, by Joey Harris 18 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
Under Fire: Lessons of Suffering from Mexico
Posted: June 14, 2012
To listen to Under Fire: Lessons of Suffering from Mexico, by Arturo Elizarrarás (28 minutes) click on the link: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
Summer Apologetics Course
Posted: June 8, 2012
APOLOGETICS COURSE In a non-Christian world, where faith is challenged and disinformation is rampant, apologetics is essential. If we are to reach the majority of the world’s population, who do… Read More
Why Doubt is Good (!)
Posted: June 4, 2012
For the podcast on Why Doubt is Good (!) (16 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Edward Fudge on Hell
Posted: May 30, 2012
CLICK for a recent lecture by the world’s leading scholar on hell and the conditional view of immortality. Fascinating. This is the view I have been teaching for over 20… Read More
Interesting facts (The Foster Report )
Posted: April 25, 2012
The following has been adapted from For the Record: The Foster Report, by Gary D. Foster. It appeared in the most recent bulletin (Vol 18, No 2) of the American… Read More
The Mission
Posted: March 29, 2012
To hear The Mission (14 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Prayer & Fasting
Posted: February 22, 2012
To hear Prayer & Fasting (40 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Five Laws of the Kingdom (David Bercot)
Posted: November 4, 2011
To hear The Five Laws of the Kingdom, by David Bercot (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
Evangelism in the Early Church (II)
Posted: September 22, 2011
To hear Evangelism in the Early Church II (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Evangelism in the Early Church (I)
Posted: September 22, 2011
To hear Evangelism in the Early Church I (29 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Questions on Genesis (Creation, Big Bang, Evolution, Flood…)
Posted: August 22, 2011
Here is a podcast on Questions on Genesis (33 minutes). The questions have been selected from Your Bible Questions Answered, chapter 4 (Genesis). To readchapter 1 (General Questions About the… Read More
Armageddon
Posted: July 30, 2011
Listen to Armageddon (22 minutes). 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… Read More
Stem Cell Research
Posted: July 2, 2011
Here are a podcast and notes on Stem Cell Research (15 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Big Bang – Sten Johannesson
Posted: July 1, 2011
God and Science – Friends or Foes? Watch this 15 minute presentation on YouTube by going to the following link: To see more presentations on Christian Evidences by Sten Johannesson,… Read More
Matthew and True Righteousness, by Ron Clark
Posted: May 10, 2011
Here you will find a podcast by Ron Clark, “Matthew and True Righteousness.” To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Jeremiah 16, The God of Second Chances, by Ron Clark
Posted: May 10, 2011
Here you will find a podcast plus notes by Ron Clark titled, “Jeremiah 16: The God of Second Chances.” To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
The Antichrist
Posted: May 10, 2011
Listen to The Antichrist (14 minutes). 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… Read More
Decision-making & the Will of God
Posted: January 9, 2011
To hear Decision-making & The Will of God (48 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
The Lord’s Prayer (Tom Jones)
Posted: November 3, 2010
To hear Thoughts on the Lord’s Prayer (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Q&A 1061 – Spanking is abuse?
Posted: October 30, 2010
I have been in discussion with a brother about spanking children. The viewpoint I have taken is that Jesus would not have spanked children because he did not endorse violence…. Read More
Holiness
Posted: October 23, 2010
To hear Holiness (42 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 you… Read More
Reincarnation
Posted: October 20, 2010
Listen to Reincarnation I (12 minutes). 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… Read More
Judging, Tolerance, Exclusivism
Posted: September 28, 2010
To hear Judging, Tolerance, & Exclusivism (21 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
Reading Biblical Books, by Joey Harris
Posted: April 5, 2010
Following is a podcast by Joey Harris on the topic Reading Biblical Books. This will help you to be a better student of scripture. Length: 24 minutes. To listen, click on the… Read More
Those Who Have Never Heard the Word
Posted: January 11, 2010
To hear Those Who Have Never Heard (27 minutes), click on the play button below. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
The General Resurrection
Posted: January 11, 2010
The General Resurrection (23 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 you… Read More
Purgatory
Posted: November 17, 2009
For Purgatory (12 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 you can… Read More
Thoughts on Heaven & Hell
Posted: November 17, 2009
To hear Thoughts on Heaven & Hell (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
What Happens After We Die?
Posted: November 17, 2009
2010 Podcast 03, What Happens After We Die? (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
The Rapture & the Tribulation
Posted: November 17, 2009
The Rapture & the Tribulation (19 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
2012 & the End of the World
Posted: November 17, 2009
2012 & the End of the World (30 minutes), click on the play button below. The final few minutes of this recording are an explanation of the Current Events &… Read More
THE “HOLIDAY PARADOX”
Posted: December 18, 2008
Please read Luke 2:42-52. Jesus had the holiday spirit. This was a busy time. Yet his family literally forgot the Lord — they were not on the same spiritual wavelength…. Read More
