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
The Thirteenth Summer, by Elizabeth Thompson
Posted: July 31, 2013
Elizabeth Laing Thompson will be releasing her new (Young Adult) novel "The Thirteenth Summer" next month through Theatron Press (which is a secular imprint of Illumination Publishers). Go to her… Read More
Valuable website: Rock Ministry
Posted: July 31, 2013
Please visit the website of the Rock Ministry, spearheaded by Mark Shaw (Los Angeles). Think outside the box. Click here.
Sermon: “Get Up!” (John 5:2-9), 3 January 2010
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to listen to the sermon, which was delivered in Jacksonville, Florida, on 3 January 2010.
2010 BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR (.pdf File)
Posted: July 31, 2013
The 2010 Biblical Study Tour took take place in London, May 2010. For the program file, which is in pdf format, just click here. Update: 95 participants, with 22 tasking part… Read More
Ministry update 29 Nov 09 — online
Posted: July 31, 2013
You can listen to my missions sermon at North River, 29/11/09, my visiting our church website. Click on www.nrcoc.com. (This is just the audio part of an audiovisual presentation, but… Read More
Priest outrages police by telling congregation: ‘My advice to poor is to shoplift’
Posted: July 31, 2013
Online article By Chris BrookeLast updated at 2:16 AM on 22nd December 2009 ‘Highly irresponsible’: Father Tim Jones has been criticised after advising his congregation to shoplift following his Nativity… Read More
David Bercot homepage
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for the link to the homepage of David Bercot (of Scroll Publishing). His expertise is in the area of early church history.
2012—The End of the World (Mayan prediction)
Posted: July 31, 2013
By John Clayton, 2009 Reprinted with permission. Since the beginning of religion on this planet, there have been people who were predicting the destruction of the earth. It is pretty… Read More
Who Is An Elder?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read a stimulating paper charging older men to grow in the spiritual qualities of an elder.
Great book on Divorce & Remarriage
Posted: July 31, 2013
Rubel ShellyDivorce and Remarriage: A Redemptive TheologyAbilene, Texas: Leafwood Publishers, 2007ISBN 978-0-89112-519-8 This is a very gracious and thoughtful treatment of a complex subject. It is also a good complement… Read More
Great book in Islam and Holy Way. (Most Christians will be rocked by this book.)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Check out Alone With a Jihadist: A Biblical Response to Holy War. This book by Aaron D. Taylor is very thought-provoking indeed, and resonates with my Jesus and Islam, esp…. Read More
Jacoby-Price Debate
Posted: July 31, 2013
Watch my opening statement from the June 2009 debate with "Christian Atheist" Robert Price. (For the full debate, click on Books… and then Debates.) Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? Part… Read More
Evolution Debate
Posted: July 31, 2013
Watch my opening statement from the November 2008 debate with agnostic Michael Shermer. This was our second debate. (For the full debate, click on Books… and then Debates.) Science, Man… Read More
Persecution in Somalia
Posted: July 31, 2013
Seven Christians beheaded in Somalia Seven Christians were beheaded on July 10 in the town of Baidoa, Somalia by the al-Qaeda-linked group, al-Shabaab — a militant group that controls much… Read More
Fred Gray Interview (Introduction to Seminar on Prejudice & Separation)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Fred Gray was Rosa Parks’ lawyer, as well as Martin Luther King Jr.’s first attorney. My interview of Gray is just a few minutes long. Click here for the YouTube… Read More
Nigeria, Belize, Russia, etc… teaching materials
Posted: July 31, 2013
$115 in teaching materials were given to Belize, Central America. 8/09. Donations were received to match. Also, I gave $259 in materials to Vladivostok (Siberia), India, European Russia, etc 9/09 Gave $336 in… Read More
ORDER THE SEMINAR ON PREJUDICE/SEPARATION
Posted: July 31, 2013
Order the new audio series (August 2009) on Gospel Solutions to Prejudice and Separation. Frank discussion, biblical messages, food for thought…Click here.
Review of Angels & Demons (Jacoby)
Posted: July 31, 2013
A Christian response to Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons29 August 2009 Dan Brown is a great writer, and knows what the average person will find intriguing. I really enjoyed his… Read More
Gospel Harmony
Posted: July 31, 2013
If the Gospels were written chronologically (which they are not) and you wanted to see how all the events in these four documents might dovetail, the harmony would look something… Read More
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Christian Anti-intellectual and the Disciple’s Worldview, by Jason Goble
Posted: July 31, 2013
Christian Anti-intellectual and the Disciple’s Worldview, as understood by Jason Goble This is the third essay on the Disciple’s Worldview. Before your eyes glaze over at the title, ask yourself… Read More
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
Review of Lamoureux’s Evolutionary Creation, by John Lang
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.douglasjacoby.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/review_of_evolutionary_creation.pdf
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.
Super Science Website
Posted: July 31, 2013
Please visit the website of the American Scientific Affiliation, a group who are doing a phenomenal job integrating faith and science. I have just returned from a very encouraging meeting… Read More
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
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
ISV Translation and more
Posted: July 31, 2013
You can now download a nearly complete version of the ISV translation of the Bible (v2.0 preview) for the e-sword program at this link. Information about this translation may be… 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!
When Science Points to God (Dinesh D’Souza)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://townhall.com/columnists/DineshDSouza/2008/11/24/when_science_points_to_god
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
Linguistic Insight: Christmas & Santa Claus
Posted: July 31, 2013
The Origin of the word Christmas The modern word Christmas comes from the Old English Cristes mæsse, or Christ’s mass. In Medieval Catholicism, this was the Mass. The word mass… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
Which is the True Legacy of Abraham-Debate
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to watch the introduction to the debate. Click here to order the whole debate.
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
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
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
52 BIBLE READING TIPS (31-52)
Posted: July 31, 2013
For tips 1-30, please click here. Bible Reading Tip 31: Hebrews This anonymous letter was written to Christians from a Jewish background. They were apparently tempted to return to Judaism, or… 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
Mechanisms of God, by John Clayton
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to read the article by Christian apologist John Clayton.
Genesis and the Beginnings of Humanity, by William Golightly
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download Bill Golightly’s fascinating article by clicking here.
N.T. Greek Resources
Posted: July 31, 2013
Many of us seem interested in becoming familiar with N.T. Greek. Here are some useful websites: 1. www.GreekBibleStudy.org 2. http://www.biblicalgreek.org/ 3. http://www.teknia.com/index.php?page=home
Responses to the morning daily bible studies
Posted: July 31, 2013
"I’m a stay-at-home mother and these studies have helped me tremendously to continue to do what I love to do — which is to think for myself! I pray for… Read More
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
Helpful Resources on the Reliability of the Bible, by Phillip Eichman
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://doesgodexist.org/MarApr08/Helpful_Resources__Bible.html
EASTER
Posted: July 31, 2013
Did you know that there are two dates for Easter? One follows the Jewish Passover and is lunar, the other determined by solar calculation. This disagreement dates back to at… Read More
Bogus Claims in Archaeology (Ron Wyatt)
Posted: July 31, 2013
In the opening words of the article at Wikipedia, "Ronald Eldon Wyatt (1933-1999) was an amateur archaeologist (he had no training in the discipline and held no professional position) and… Read More
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
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
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…
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).
NIV errors
Posted: July 31, 2013
I am often asked about the merits of various Bible translations. Like many of my readers, I was brought up on the NIV. When I became a Christian (1977), the… Read More
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.
DEBATE! Islam-Judaism-Christianity, 7 June 2008, Chicago
Posted: July 31, 2013
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (www.shmuley.com) is the host of the National TV show, ‘Shalom in the Home’ airing on TLC (The Learning Channel), and the international best-selling author of 18 books. In Oxford,… 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
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 feminist movement & Christian leadership
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here are a number of interesting links to pursue regarding feminism and its influence on Christianity. Thanks to Malcolm Cox of London, who recommended these articles in connection with the… Read More
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
Why Christians Read Their Bibles Poorly, by Gordon Fee
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://thebooksofthebible.info/resources/gordon_fee.php
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
The Healthy Body of Christ, by Scott Green
Posted: July 31, 2013
Food for thought! Click here to read.
Christians Don’t Go to Heaven! — N.T. Wright
Posted: July 31, 2013
TESTING THE FAITHBishop: Christians don’t go to heavenAnglican challenges widespread belief, says believers asleep until God returns Posted: February 10, 20082:49 pm Eastern © 2008 WorldNetDaily A bishop described as "one… Read More
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://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
The Role of Women, by N.T. Wright
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following is a fascinating paper by New Testament scholar N.T. Wright. Download .pdf
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/
Does God Exist? debate with Michael Shermer
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to view the to view the entire debate with Michael Shermer (23 June 2007) at YouTube. Due to YouTube’s 2007 requirement that no uploads be over 10 minutes,… Read More
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.
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
Engagements 2007-2024
Posted: July 31, 2013
2024 (events in-person [not online] unless noted) Reykjavik, Iceland — Where Is God in this Crazy World? European School of Missions (Paris, by Zoom)—World Religions (4 sessions in Q1) San… 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).