ANGELS & DEMONS (review by Jason Goble)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Movie Review and Musings on Angels & Demons By Jason Goble After the storm of controversy surrounding Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and the movie that followed, the first… Read More
Pagan origin of Christian Ichthys (fish) symbol?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for the article from Tektonics.org.
TV Health Risk
Posted: July 31, 2013
Cynthia Minkovitz of Johns Hopkins University reports children from ages two to six who watch two hours or more of TV a day "show signs of bad behavior, lower social… Read More
Illegal drugs: Marijuana Problems
Posted: July 31, 2013
Source: AP 18 Feb 2009, via Does God Exist? (John Clayton) The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center released a report on February 9, 2009, revealing that there is a high… Read More
Jacoby-Price debate, reported by John Oakes
Posted: July 31, 2013
Review of the Jacoby/Price debate, Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? A debate on the question “Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah?’ was put on by the Apologetics Research Society (ARS) as… Read More
Lying
Posted: July 31, 2013
Penn State researcher Dr. Nancy Darling reports 98% of teens reported lying to their parents. They lied about what they spent their allowances on, whether they’d started dating, what clothes… Read More
Linguistic Insight: adelphos
Posted: July 31, 2013
This linguistic study centers around the word adelphos, which is Greek for brother. The following memo was emailed to me. Please read it; my response follows. I wanted to ask… Read More
Bring your gun to church (?!)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-06-27-guns-church_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Online Ancient Bible — Codex Sinaticus
Posted: July 31, 2013
The sensational news: Codex Sinaiticus (c.325 AD) is now available online. All the news networks have picked up the story. For example, click here. It is being stated that the… Read More
Truth and the Disciple’s Worldview – Goble.doc
Posted: July 31, 2013
To read the article, click here.
Interesting…
Posted: July 31, 2013
Interesting article from the UK about son of major Conservative Party leader… http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article6077236.ece
End of Stem Cell Funding Ban (United States, 9 March 2009)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7929690.stm has the story… For more on this topic at this website: Stem Cell Breakthroughs Claify Issues Stem Cell Fraud Cloning Stem Cell Research
JERUSALEM: More Bible proof: Temple relics unearthed
Posted: July 31, 2013
Archaeologists discover official seals from Kingdom of JudahFROM WND’S JERUSALEM BUREAUWorldNetDailyFebruary 23, 2009 Click HERE for the article (text below). Israeli archaeologists yesterday announced the discovery of a large building dating… Read More
How tithing came into the Christian church
Posted: July 31, 2013
The Ancient Rise and Recent Fall of Tithing: Is yet another time-honored Christian practice fading from view? — Collin Hansen | posted 8/08/2008 12:33PM Original link During the first few… Read More
JESUS DEBATE!
Posted: July 31, 2013
A debate addressing the historical identity of Jesus between Dr. Douglas Jacoby and Dr. Robert Price, of the Jesus Seminar, took place Saturday June 13, 2009, at Houston Baptist Seminary…. Read More
Challenging Men & Women of Faith to Think (Tennessee notes)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here are the class notes from “He Said We Could: Teach – CHALLENGING MEN & WOMEN OF FAITH TO THINK,” Murfreesboro, Tennessee, 21 February 2009 Introduction * Teaching ministry complements… Read More
Interesting articles from the UK
Posted: July 31, 2013
JOHN SENTAMU: The intolerance towards Christians in the public sector is an affront MELANIE PHILLIPS: Alfie, Chantelle and the sheer madness of sex education that teaches nothing about morality… Read More
No martyrs here — persecution in the Christian west?
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2009/feb/25/religion-christianity-orissa-persecution
Ancient Syriac Bible Discovered (Cyprus)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for this late-breaking story (6 February 2009).
2 Afghans Face Death Penalty for Translating the Qur’an!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read this disturbing article.
Alexander Campbell’s Address on War
Posted: July 31, 2013
Says C. W. Rardin, "As we continue to share the teaching of non-resistance with our Church of Christ friends, whether Mainline, ICOC, Reformed ICOC, Disciples of Christ or the Christian Church,… Read More
Gospel Solutions to Prejudice & Separation
Posted: July 31, 2013
WHY DO THE NATIONS RAGE? Gospel Solutions to Prejudice and Separation 2009 International Teaching Seminar, August 14-16 Atlanta, Georgia by Steve Staten Can the gospel that is proclaimed for “every… Read More
Eugene Peterson on Lectio Divina (Bible reading)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click for the interesting article from Christianity Today. Note: This can never take the place of solid exegesis. If it could, then any text would do. We could just as… Read More
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, by John Piper
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for Piper’s book online and in its entirety. This volume is a response to the challenge raised by feminism.
The teaching of Frank Viola on leadership and authority
Posted: July 31, 2013
by Douglas Jacoby Frank Viola’s books and lessons raise some important questions: What did a church meeting look like in the first century? What is the extent of elders’ authority?… Read More
Radiometric Dating
Posted: July 31, 2013
Radiometric dating is important for determining the age of the earth, as well as for reconstructing ancient scenarios in cosmology and biology. If you lack understanding about radiometric dating, or… Read More
Trip insurance ideas
Posted: July 31, 2013
www.tripinsurancestore.com www.travelguard.com www.insuremytrip.com www.travelsafe.com http://www.squaremouth.com/ — for comparisons.
Strength in Weakness Ministries (same-gender attractions): Advisory Board
Posted: July 31, 2013
This new ministry, featured in one of our recent newsletters, reaches out to believers and unbelievers alike who struggle with same-sex attractions. There are several articles on homosexual issues at… Read More
Born Again : Baptism in the Early Fathers
Posted: July 31, 2013
What did the early church teach about baptism? There is amazing unanimity. If you are unfamiliar with the doctrine of the early Christians, you may be intereted in this article…. Read More
See Ancient Rome in 3-D!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for a virtual tour of ancient Rome, thanks to Google Earth!
The “Holiday Paradox”
Posted: July 31, 2013
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
Response to “Our Mutual Joy” (Newsweek cover story on gay marriage by Lisa Miller)
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following was written in response to the Newsweek cover story, “The Religious Case for Gay Marriage.” While many will take on the substance of the argument, I wanted to comment… Read More
A Reaction to the Jacoby-Boteach Debate 11/15/08, by Phillip Lester
Posted: July 31, 2013
Note: Phillip Lester is a Jewish Christian residing in New Jersey. The debate took place at Safra Synagogue in Manhattan. “For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who… Read More
U.S. Founding Fathers on Religion
Posted: July 31, 2013
Often the "Founding Fathers" of the United States are quoted in an effort (1) to make them appear to have been biblical Christians, and especially (2) to make the U.S…. Read More
Chronological Study Bible
Posted: July 31, 2013
Hot off the press: http://www.chronologicalstudybible.com/
CREATION DEBATE REPORT, by Jeff Chacon
Posted: July 31, 2013
CREATION DEBATE A SMASHING SUCCESS! by Jeff Chacon (Tampa), 10/29/08 The large ballroom at the University of Florida was buzzing with excitement and packed to overflowing Monday night as over… Read More
London buses to promote atheism, courtesy of Richard Dawkins
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7681914.stm
Could Paul have written Hebrews after all?
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.daveblackonline.com/origen_on_the_authorship_of_hebr.htm
Linguistic insight: ekklesia (church)
Posted: July 31, 2013
The Greek ekklesia (ek-klay-SEE-ah) means an assembly. As in Acts 19:40, it is not necessarily a religious word at all. Often it is explained as meaning "the called out." While… Read More
SYNAGOGUE DEBATE IN N.Y.C.
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for the report on the debate of 11/11/ 08. UPDATE: The debate took place at Safra Synagogue in Manhattan, 11/11/08. The U.S. government denied Shabir Ally a visa,… Read More
Fist Fight in Jerusalem!
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDUkqiEz8dA&feature=email
Zagreb Report (2008)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Croatia, one of the republics of the former Yugoslavia, lies in south central Europe. In 1991, Croatia proclaimed independence by holding its first democratic elections. The land extends from the… 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
About Movements
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.unity-in-diversity.org/MissionMessenger/article.htm?mm34_09/mm34_09e.htm&34&9&1972
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
The Extent of the Genesis Flood
Posted: July 31, 2013
Read the fascinating article by Carol A. Hill.
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
Genesis and the Beginnings of Humanity, by William Golightly
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download Bill Golightly’s fascinating article by clicking here.
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.
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…
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
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
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).
Turkey radically revising Islamic texts (Hadith)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7264903.stm
Instilling Humility in our Children
Posted: July 31, 2013
Pat Williams, author of Souls of Steel, shares his thoughts at Crosswalk.com. Click here to read the article.
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 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
Seal from time of Solomon’s Temple Discovered
Posted: July 31, 2013
A stone seal bearing the name of one of the families who acted as servants in the First Temple and then returned to Jerusalem after being exiled to Babylonia has… Read More
Banned From Church!
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following article, from the Wall Street Journal, has implications for church discipline. To read it, click here.
If God is everywhere, why do so few people find Him? by David Kupelian
Posted: July 31, 2013
To read the article, click here.
Unworthy Servants, by Ashley Hockenberry
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://eastregion.com/unworthy_servants.html
Through the Bible in a Year
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/ThroughtheBible.pdf This is a plan I have recommended ever since 1995. Many have followed it and accomplished the victory of reading through the entire Bible in a year. If this… Read More
Evolution presentations
Posted: July 31, 2013
I found these presentations to be very helpful in resolving the conflict many still perceive with regard to Creation and Evolution. — John Lang 1. http://www.ualberta.ca/~dlamoure/beyond.html. 2. http://www.randomdesigner.com/dvd.htm
Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.aggelia.com/htdocs/kohlberg.shtml Some interesting thoughts, worth reading.
Coming to Peace with Science audio message by Darrel Falk
Posted: July 31, 2013
To hear the audio message: http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/CFHG2007Falk.mp3 — Submitted by John Lang
VISIT ISRAEL, EGYPT, JORDAN
Posted: July 31, 2013
CHANCE OF A LIFETIME! 2008 BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR Every year the Biblical Study Tour brings us to another exciting location. (For example, last year we visited Pergamum, Ephesus, Laodicea, and Patmos.)… Read More
Brothers in prison (India)
Posted: July 31, 2013
A few brothers in Bangalore, India were falsely imprisoned for preaching the gospel. They are now out on bail. For details, please see message below from Shajus Philip, preacher in… Read More
Watchman Nee on Soul & Spirit, by Gordon Ferguson
Posted: July 31, 2013
WATCHMAN NEE’S TEACHING ON SOUL AND SPIRIT: A FORM OF NEO-GNOSTICISM A Review By Gordon Ferguson My Introduction To Watchman Nee and Witness Lee In my first ministry job, I… Read More
Matters of Conscience — A Deeper Look, by Gordon Ferguson
Posted: July 31, 2013
Common Misconceptions The study of conscience biblically is a very interesting study, due partly to how misunderstood the subject actually is by many. For example, it is common to hear… Read More
Voice of the Martyrs
Posted: July 31, 2013
From The Voice of the Martyrs Weekly News on Persecution IssuesFrom Around the World. Click Here to Subscribe to Our Weekly Email Alerts. … Read More
Spiritual Authority, by McClung
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following is a paper by Floyd McClung: Download .pdf
Plight of Christians in Iraq
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3564314n
News from DoesGodExist.org
Posted: July 31, 2013
Used with permission from John Clayton, from the November/December 2007 Does God Exist? bulletin Baby Killer Chimpanzees. We constantly are given the picture that chimpanzees are peaceful, nearly human relatives… Read More
Thoughts from Dr. Lennox
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here is an interesting debate between Richard Dawkins & John Lennox. Dr. Lennox also has a new book. And here’s a brief video with Lennox & McGrath, as well as a… Read More
Dinesh D
Posted: July 31, 2013
Dinesh D’Souza & Christopher Hitchens Debate: “Is Christianity the Problem?” To watch the debate, click here:http://www.tkc.edu/
Wall of Nehemiah Discovered?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Israeli Says Elusive Biblical Wall Found Nov 30 12:11 AM US/EasternBy REGAN E. DOHERTYAssociated Press Writer JERUSALEM (AP) – A wall mentioned in the Bible’s Book of Nehemiah and long… Read More
Aug 2007 Report on Papua New Guinea Medical Clinic
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for the report on the Nine Mile clinic in Papua New Guinea.
Divorce reconsidered
Posted: July 31, 2013
The October 2007 issue of Christianity Today contains a very thought-provoking article on marriage and divorce. Although you will want to read it for yourself, clicking here, the upshot is that there are three legitimate… Read More
Spirituality and Money — audio lesson from Gordon Ferguson
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.phoenixvalleychurch.org/sermons/index.htm
Poetry and Prose
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click on http://kkpullen.blogspot.com/ if you like Christian poetry (and prose). Some good stuff here!
BURMESE BROTHER SEEKS AIM SCHOLARSHIP
Posted: July 31, 2013
My name is Aung Ko Ko Win. I am a Burmese brother, who converted to Christianity in 1996 in Yangon, Myanmar. I was met by one of the brothers and… Read More
Website of Malcolm Cox
Posted: July 31, 2013
A nice biblical resource — check out the website of Malcolm Cox (London, England): http://homepage.mac.com/mccx/PhotoAlbum1.html.
Resources for the Study of Islam
Posted: July 31, 2013
GeneralBergen, Peter L, Holy War, Inc. Free Press, 2001.Braswell, George W., Jr., Islam. (Broadman & Holman, 1996.Cragg, Kenneth, The Call of the Minaret. Orbis, 1985.Geisler, Norman and Abdul Saleeb, Answering… Read More
Help for Southern California! [HOPEww]
Posted: July 31, 2013
Note: This weekend I am in San Diego. In fact, I will be speaking Sunday to a group very affected by the recent fires. Many, if not most, have been… Read More
Matters of Faith Find a New Prominence on Campus, by Alan Finder
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read the article.
Baptism for the Dead, by Glenn Giles
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download Baptism for the Dead2, by Glenn Giles (Denver).
Group Sex OK, Says Canadian Supreme Court
Posted: July 31, 2013
Source: Christian Counseling Connection, 2007, 1For a number of years now, Canada has lived under very contradictory sexual rules. Homosexual relations are lawful
Brother murdered in Guatemala – prayers requested
Posted: July 31, 2013
In February I visited Guatemala with one of my daughters. The spirit of the church there was amazing. But the family has just suffered a shocking blow, as one of… Read More
New Strobel book (from John Lang)
Posted: July 31, 2013
“I’m about half way through this book in audio format. It draws from a number of current sources to address some of the most recent attacks on the credibility of… Read More
Greek Bible Study
Posted: July 31, 2013
Peter Coad is developing a website calledhttp://www.GreekBibleStudy.org. Check it out.
Journey through Islam, by Erwun Caner
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here is a clear and understandable video message on the relationship between Muslims and Christians.
A New Temple? (Jerusalem Post)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Traditionally the Temple Mount Faithful attempt to set up a foundation stone for the Third Temple on Tisha Be’av, and the police routinely prevent them from doing so. The occasion… Read More
Covenant Eyes – Software for Purity
Posted: July 31, 2013
Covenant Eyes — this is a website to “Develop, Demonstrate, and Defend your integrity.” The name tells it all. Check it out.
Intelligent Design: Are We Fighting Against God?, by John Oates
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download the .pdf file
New Perspective on Paul (Christianity Today)
Posted: July 31, 2013
What Did Paul Really Mean? “New perspective” scholars argue that we need, well, a new perspective on justification by faith. Simon Gathercole | posted 8/10/2007 08:48AM Pick up any recent… Read More
Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationships
Posted: July 31, 2013
Lutherans to allow pastors in gay relationshipsSat Aug 11, 2:00 PM ET CHICAGO (Reuters) – Homosexual Lutheran clergy who are in sexual relationships will be able to serve as pastors,… Read More
Terminology Reinforces Theology
Posted: July 31, 2013
While the Bible warns us not to quibble about words (2 Timothy 2:14), this does not mean that words, phrases, and terms are not important. For example, anyone who insisted… Read More
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.
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).
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.)
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/
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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
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.
