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).
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
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
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
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.
Correction: Women Don’t Talk More Than Men (?!)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=3348076&page=1
Restoration Movement Website
Posted: July 31, 2013
You may be interested in this website, which seeks to promote common ground among Restoration Movement churches.http://www.restorationunity.com/
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.
Apologetics Research Society Newsletter May 2007
Posted: July 31, 2013
This is the newsletter of the ministry of Dr. John Oakes. Click here to download the pdf. file.
Gladiator Graveyard Discovered
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6614479.stm
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
Messianic Prophecy
Posted: July 31, 2013
Any study of prophecy eventually leads us to Christ. Prophecies about the Messiah are called “Messianic” prophecies. The term “messiah” comes from the Hebrew Massiah, which means “anointed one.” The… Read More
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.)
Does God Exist? – subscription
Posted: July 31, 2013
Does God Exist? (Free evidences pamphlet, published every other month). Write to DGE?, 718 East Donmoyer, South Bend IN 46614-1999, USA. Also visit the website: www.doesgodexist.org. The editor of the… 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/
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
Collins: Why This Scientist Believes in God (CNN)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/03/collins.commentary/index.html
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
Cross the bridge… by J. Greig
Posted: July 31, 2013
“Cross the Bridge or Fade Away” is a controversial article that may be of interest to some who are interested in exploring boundary issues. Click here for the .pdf file.
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
Lilly Foundation Study
Posted: July 31, 2013
As you monitor developments immediately outside the "brother" circle, here’s a suggestion in case you haven’t yet encountered it–the "Gospel in Our Culture Network," (http://www.gocn.org) an interdenominational group of scholars… 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.
ANTHOLOGY: GREAT QUOTES
Posted: July 31, 2013
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. — George Orwell I believe that I may understand (Credo ut intelligam). — Anselm (1033-1093) When I… Read More
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
52 BIBLE READING TIPS (1-30)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Bible Reading Tip 1: Get a version of the Bible you can understand and enjoy. These days there are numerous readable (and reasonably accurate) translations available to the reader of… 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
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
Q&A 1338 – Is Technology Bad?
Posted: July 30, 2013
Dr. Jacoby, my question is simple. Based on scripture: is technology beneficial or detrimental to mankind? A loyal fan- Miguel Gutierrez Brownsville Texas. Technology is bad in Gen 11 — the Tower… Read More
Q&A 1337 – Proper Pronunciation, by Joey Harris
Posted: July 21, 2013
I have been trying to improve my ability to pronounce words from the Bible. I found it to be a difficult task, because I have trouble finding a standard. It… Read More
Q&A 1336 – Free Will vs. Prayer
Posted: July 12, 2013
I have a question regarding the idea of free will and how it affects prayer. My understanding of free will, according to a Christian’s point of view, is that God… Read More
Q&A 1335 – Does God Have Vision?
Posted: July 3, 2013
Does God have vision for humankind? In 1 Timothy 2:4, God wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. So is it correct… Read More
OT26 Eli
Posted: July 1, 2013
OT26 Eli To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can download the podcast and listen to it… Read More
Q&A 1334 – Go Anywhere, Do Anything, Give up Everything?
Posted: June 24, 2013
I recently heard a sermon from a young evangelist. He repeated a well know refrain in many churches, calling the crowd to be willing to “go anywhere, do anything, and… Read More
Islam E (hadith 3)
Posted: June 18, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 3 (43 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Islam D (hadith 2)
Posted: June 18, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 2 (52 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Islam C (hadith 1)
Posted: June 18, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 1 (36 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1333 – Conscience at Work
Posted: June 15, 2013
I worked as a graphic editor for a newspaper. But in this paper, there are topics like horoscope, new age, the meaning of names…to the point where I feel like my… Read More
Household Codes (by Jason Goble)
Posted: June 8, 2013
READING THE HOUSEHOLD CODE IN COLOSSIANS FROM AN ETHICAL PERSPECTIVE BY JASON GOBLE APRIL, 2013 Introduction The ancient church outside the synagogue began its existence in Greco-Roman households making the… Read More
Q&A 1332 – Jesus’ Wife Papyrus
Posted: June 6, 2013
Q&A 1333 – What about the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife? I am wondering if you have any thoughts on this new finding? In 2012 an ancient papyrus fragment, about the… Read More
Listen to DJ on the Debbie Chavez show (recorded 28 May 2013). Topic: Heaven & Hell.
Posted: May 28, 2013
Listen to DJ on the Debbie Chavez show (recorded 28 May 2013). Topic: Heaven & Hell.
Q&A 1331 – Exact Words?
Posted: May 28, 2013
Do the speeches in the Bible record the exact words of Peter, Paul, or Jesus? And if not, why should we trust them? In ancient times, transcription from dictation was… Read More
Memorial Day – Mourning Our “Enemies” Deaths
Posted: May 27, 2013
by NIKOLE MITCHELL On this Memorial Day, what if we not only remember American soldiers but all the soldiers around the world who have lost their lives? And not only soldiers,… Read More
Douglas Jacoby Interview on Spiritual Living
Posted: May 22, 2013
Interview with Douglas Jacoby about Spiritual living on Relate4ever Publishing as seen http://relate4ever.com/spiritualiving-interview-drdj
The War Prayer (Twain)
Posted: May 22, 2013
Here is Mark Twain’s The War Prayer, published in 1916, six years after the great humorist’s death (13 minutes). This piece is in the public domain. My podcast includes a… Read More
Q&A 1330 – Censorship of Christian Songs
Posted: May 19, 2013
Censorship of Christian Songs — replies: Ferguson, Jacoby, and Oakes It seems that many modern evangelical songs stress blessings and grace, with little emphasis on discipleship or repentance. Some song… Read More
The servant girl who challenges Peter
Posted: May 15, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 35, The Servant Girl Who Challenges Peter, (16 minutes), click on the play arrow. To listen to it later, download by right clicking here, and choose… Read More
Q&A 1329—What Was Israel’s Population?
Posted: May 10, 2013
What was ancient Israel’s population? The statistic in Numbers 1:46 implies a nation of millions exiting from Egypt. Was it really that high? Israel’s population was in the millions, but… Read More
OT25-Hannah.mp3
Posted: May 1, 2013
For O.T. Lesson 25, Hannah (20 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1328 – Christian Graffiti? (Deut 6:9)
Posted: May 1, 2013
Why were the Jews told to write out scripture on their gates? I get that having God’s word written inside our houses would be a great reminder to stay focused… Read More
CLEAN – talk 26 (Lazarus) = NT character podcast 34
Posted: April 26, 2013
For CLEAN podcast 26/N.T. Character Study 34, Lazarus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory For most people,… Read More
Q&A 1327 – Unanswered Prayers for Pregnancy?
Posted: April 22, 2013
My sister and her husband have been trying to get pregnant for the past two years with no success. My mom, who is a very religious woman, wants me to… Read More
Receiving Christ
Posted: April 16, 2013
Here is a study of the popular evangelical doctrine of Receiving Christ (22 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
No Exit: chapter featured at Rethinking Hell
Posted: April 16, 2013
The website Rethinking Hell has just featured a chapter from my new book on the topic. (They interviewed me in January 2013, and requested that I contribute an article in… Read More
Q&A 1326 – Is Life (or other) Insurance Biblical?
Posted: April 13, 2013
Is life insurance, or any other form of insurance, Biblical? Someone told me it is not because it is usury. Also, what about networking or recruiting people for the purpose… 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
The Life of Pi
Posted: April 4, 2013
Here is my review of the book and movie The Life of Pi (11 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Q&A 1325 – Constant Contact
Posted: April 4, 2013
In the present age has there ever been a church of Christ that lived in constant contact with each other (literally), like the Christians in the first century church did,… Read More
Q&A 1324 – Who are the Captives?
Posted: March 26, 2013
I was studying about heaven and hell, and John 3 says no one is in heaven. How do you understand Ephesians 4:8 – “When he ascended on high, HE LED… Read More
Q&A 1323 – Life Insurance
Posted: March 17, 2013
Is life insurance, or any other form of insurance, biblical? Someone told me it is not because it is usury. Also, what about networking or recruiting people for the purpose… Read More
Q&A 1322 – Confronting Theft
Posted: March 8, 2013
In as few words as possible… I caught a fellow disciple stealing from the offering. I tried to talk with the person, but they wouldn’t confess it. This person quit… Read More
Culture Wars
Posted: March 4, 2013
Click here to read an interesting article about the Culture Wars.
Q&A 1321 – Why Not Punish David?
Posted: February 27, 2013
My mother-in-law stumped me with this question. Why did God allow David to eat the bread which was lawful only for the priests, but condemn Saul for offering a sacrifice,… Read More
Zombies
Posted: February 21, 2013
For the podcast on on Zombies (20 minutes), listen to the podcast. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
David Platt on the Sinner’s Prayer
Posted: February 20, 2013
Watch this video (less than 3 minutes) by David Platt on why the Sinner’s Prayer is leading millions astray. Click here.
Q&A 1320 – Messianic Jews
Posted: February 18, 2013
I have a question about the Messianic Jewish movement. I searched on both of your sites and couldn’t find if you wrote on this topic. My sister who isn’t part… 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.
The Woman Caught in Adultery
Posted: February 13, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 33, The Woman Caught in Adultery (11 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
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
Q&A 1319 – Eating Healthy
Posted: February 9, 2013
In a discussion with a friend about eating being an ‘act of worship,’ somehow he was thinking that there was a connection with sin manifesting itself as disease in the… 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
Q&A 1318 – Why Only Three Days?
Posted: January 31, 2013
If Jesus died for our sins and took the punishment that we deserved, and if our punishment would have been eternal separation from God, then why was Jesus only in… Read More
Q&A 1317 – Thanksgiving For All?
Posted: January 22, 2013
I have a question about 1 Timothy 2:1 – “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” Does this mean that… Read More
Q&A 1316 – Goliath a son of Orpah?
Posted: January 13, 2013
I was trying to find information about what happens to Orpah, Ruth’s sister, once she turns her back to them. A few websites I found said according to Jewish history… Read More
Christ in the Psalms B
Posted: January 7, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 23, 49, 55: Christ in the Psalms (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Christ in the Psalms A
Posted: January 7, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 2, 22, 69, 110: Christ in the Psalms (21 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Psalm 137, 58, 109
Posted: January 6, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 137, 58, 109: Prayers You Shouldn’t Pray (24 minutes). Click on arrow to play. To download the podcast, right click on “download”… Read More
Psalm 51
Posted: January 5, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 51: Create in Me a Pure Heart (34 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Q&A 1315 – Poor Widow Significance
Posted: January 4, 2013
Do you believe that Luke 21:1-4 is an example to follow, or a means of convincing someone to tithe? I mean, looking at the surrounding context, it’s just an odd… Read More
Psalms 73, 37
Posted: January 3, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 73, 37: When I’m Drifting (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Joseph of Arimathea
Posted: January 3, 2013
For N.T. Character Study 32, Joseph of Arimathea (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Psalms 139, 40, 117
Posted: January 2, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 139, 40, 117: Focusing (20 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Psalms 12, 46, 88
Posted: January 2, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 12, 46, 88: The Darkness (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
15 Myths about Bible Translation
Posted: January 2, 2013
Here are 15 myths about Bible translation, debunked by a man who should know. He is Daniel B. Wallace, an internationally-known Greek New Testament scholar and consultant for four Bible translations—ESV,… Read More
Psalm 130 and 62
Posted: January 1, 2013
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 130 & 62 and Habakkuk 3: Learning about God (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
OT23-Samson.mp3
Posted: January 1, 2013
For O.T. Lesson 23, Samson (15 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “Download Podcast” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Psalms 19 and 119
Posted: December 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 19 and 119: The Word of God (25 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
The Mother and the Seven Brothers
Posted: December 30, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 31, The Mother and the Seven Brothers (19 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
Psalm 1
Posted: December 29, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes for Introduction to Psalms and Psalm 1 (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Q&A 1314 – Revenge / Killing
Posted: December 26, 2012
Brother, I wanted to ask you about questions that I have been faced with many times here in Lebanon – Is the killing of Gentiles in the Old Testament a… Read More
6 reasons preachers avoid speaking on hell
Posted: December 21, 2012
Click here for this fascinating article: http://www.rethinkinghell.com/
John the Baptist
Posted: December 19, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 30, John the Baptist (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click here and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Q&A 1313 – Dating a non-Christian
Posted: December 17, 2012
Though not a Biblical doctrine or salvation issue, we as the leaders of our church decided to expect our members to only date committed Christians. A woman who was part… Read More
Q&A 1312 – Bankruptcy
Posted: December 8, 2012
Someone in our group (my husband and I are family group leaders) wants to declare bankruptcy. We don’t think this is biblical. Some might argue that filing for bankruptcy is… Read More
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
The Magi (“Wise Men”)
Posted: November 29, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 29, The Magi (“Three Wise Men”) (30 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
Matthias & Joseph (Jackson Cheng)
Posted: November 29, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 28, Matthias & Joseph (23 minutes), by Jackson Cheng (Honolulu), just click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select… Read More
Stephen
Posted: November 29, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 27, Stephen (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
Q&A 1311 – Blessed for Leaving?
Posted: November 29, 2012
Why did Jesus include wife in the list of things you can leave and still be blessed (Luke 18:28-30) if elsewhere Jesus commands against divorce, and Paul says that one… 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
Demas
Posted: November 23, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 26, Demas (17 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
Q&A 1310 – Do I Have To Attend Church?
Posted: November 20, 2012
When I study church with people during Bible study it’s a bit daunting to them. My question is, is the church study a salvation issue? Do people have to attend… Read More
Ecology
Posted: November 13, 2012
To listen to Ecology (19 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
Q&A 1309 – Ebooks
Posted: November 11, 2012
How do I obtain electronic/digital copies of your books, or of other books recommended on this site? Quite a few of my books are available for Kindle, but generally you… Read More
Claudia Procula
Posted: November 4, 2012
For N.T. Character Study 25, Claudia Procula (11 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 1308 – Meditation
Posted: November 2, 2012
My heart’s desire is to be led by the Holy Spirt and continue to grow daily in my prayer life and Bible study. I do realize that I have my… Read More
OT22-Gideon.mp3
Posted: November 1, 2012
For O.T. Lesson 22, Gideon (22 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment (14 minutes) To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue I: The 9th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue I: The 9th Commandment (13 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue H: The 8th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue H: The 8th Commandment (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue G: The 7th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue G: The 7th Commandment (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue F: The 6th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue F: The 6th Commandment (13 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue E: The 5th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue E: The 5th Commandment (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue D: The 4th Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue D: The 4th Commandment (17 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment (16 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue B: The 2nd Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue B: The 2nd Commandment (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue A: The 1st Commandment
Posted: October 31, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue A: The 1st Commandment (11 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
The Name of God
Posted: October 28, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on The Name of God (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Q&A 1307 – Should I Be Re-baptized?
Posted: October 24, 2012
This is a question that comes up repeatedly. Some of the reasons given are as follows: The person did not understand Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. The person was confused… Read More
Witchcraft
Posted: October 16, 2012
For the podcast on on Witchcraft (30 minutes), listen to the podcast. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1306 – The Plans of Man
Posted: October 15, 2012
[Paraphrased] Hi, Doug! My name is Sergiy Shabashkevich, I was baptized 18 years ago in the Kiev Church of Christ (Ukraine). In the last month I have heard several times… Read More
Out-of-Body Experiences & NDEs
Posted: October 6, 2012
If you’re interested in my thoughts on Out-of-Body Experiences & Near Death Experiences (28 minutes), listen to the podcast. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
Q&A 1305 – Studying with Jehovah’s Witness
Posted: October 6, 2012
A couple of women have been coming to my house over the past week, who happen to be Jehovah’s Witnesses. They want to get together and study the Bible, probably… Read More
Q&A 1304 – Hypnotherapy
Posted: September 27, 2012
Please enlighten me regarding hypnotherapy. Can a Christian go for hypnotherapy sessions (for example to stop nail bitting / slimming) or practise hypnotherapy as hypnotherapist? Please advise. — Caroline (Singapore)… Read More
Q&A 1303 – Cremation — is it OK?
Posted: September 18, 2012
Is cremation inconsistent with any biblical or Christian principle, or is it an acceptable alternative to embalment and burial? [Reply from Edward Fudge (of gracEmail), used with permission.] Throughout recorded… Read More
Mormonism
Posted: September 9, 2012
Here are a podcast and notes on Mormonism (47 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can… Read More
Q&A 1302 – Perfect love drives out fear?
Posted: September 9, 2012
Do you believe the sentence "Perfect love casts out fear" in 1 John 4:18 can be used to mean "since we want to love perfectly as God does, let’s have… Read More
2013 BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR: ATHENS-PATMOS-EPHESUS
Posted: September 6, 2012
BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR (and International Teachers’ Seminar) 19-26 October, 2013 (The 2014 tour location is being considered: Rome/Pompeii, Israel, and Switzerland are probably the front runners.) The annual Biblical Study Tour… Read More
OT21-Deborah.mp3
Posted: September 1, 2012
For O.T. Lesson 21, Deborah (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1301 – Non-resistance
Posted: August 31, 2012
What do you say about the "doctine of non-resistance"? What about Romans 13? Doesn’t this allow us to kill our enemies, if our own government commands us to do so?… Read More
Q&A 1300 – Satan
Posted: August 22, 2012
I’d like to ask for some advice. Right now I’m struggling with my faith. I’ve always asked questions and really had a desire to seek the truth. In doing so… Read More
Q&A 1299 – Nude art?
Posted: August 13, 2012
This issue has been one lately that I have been researching some. I started with a search online for ‘Christian views of nude art’. I found a lot of articles that take… Read More
Q&A 1298 – How long were the Israelites in Egypt?
Posted: August 4, 2012
How long were the Israelites sojourners in Egypt? Paul assigns a 430-year interval between the Abrahamic covenant given in Genesis and the Mosaic Law introduced at Sinai. The arithmetic gets… Read More
Q&A 1297 – Sabbath Day’s Walk
Posted: July 26, 2012
What’s a Sabbath day’s walk? How far were the ancient Jews allowed to walk on a Sabbath? Exodus 16:29 discouraged long walks on the Sabbath. Traditionally, the limit was 2000… Read More
Q&A 1296 – Eldership reconsidered
Posted: July 17, 2012
The following question came up recently concerning the eldership in our congregation. One of the couples in our oversight group just moved to another city. We believe in the importance of a plurality… Read More
Q&A 1295 – What do you think of Velvet Elvis (by Rob Bell)?
Posted: July 8, 2012
A review of Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005) Rob Bell (b.1970), preacher at Mars Hill Bible Church, has become a highly influential speaker and writer… Read More
OT20-Caleb.mp3
Posted: July 1, 2012
For O.T. Lesson 20, Caleb (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… Read More
Q&A 1294 – Locusts or armies (Joel)?
Posted: June 29, 2012
In Joel 1:4 and 2:25, what do the locusts represent? Some readers understand the locust hordes literally; others, as the invading armies the Lord would use to punish his people…. Read More
Southern Baptists Debate Sinner’s Prayer
Posted: June 22, 2012
Read about the recent controversy. CLICK for article.
Q&A 1293 – Grace and peace
Posted: June 20, 2012
Is there any special meaning to the way Paul so often wishes his readers "grace and peace"? There is. In the east, people wished one another "peace," just as the Jews said "Shalom"… Read More
Seven Compact Evidences Arguments
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to Seven Compact 4-point Apologetics Arguments Countering Common Atheist / Skeptic Assertions (20 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and… Read More
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
Priests and Levites (Steve Jacoby)
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to Priests and Levites (22 minutes), by Steve Jacoby, click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
The Herods (Steve Jacoby)
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to The Herods (24 minutes) by Steve Jacoby, click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Neither Poverty Nor Riches (Steve Jacoby)
Posted: June 16, 2012
To listen to Neither Poverty Nor Riches, by Steve Jacoby (25 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… 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
Q&A 1292 – How can I be a better Bible student?
Posted: June 11, 2012
Exploring your websites, I have realized that although I’ve been a disciple for almost 20 years, I really don’t know how to study my Bible. I wanted to ask if you… 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
Q&A 1291—Filthy rags
Posted: June 2, 2012
“Even when we do our best, our righteousness is filthy rags in God’s sight (Isaiah 64:6). Do you agree?” No, I do not. Works-salvation is rightly rejected by scripture, but… 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
Q&A 1290 – Married in heaven?
Posted: May 24, 2012
I have a question regarding marriage in heaven. In Matthew 22:30, Jesus says that at the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like… Read More
Clashing Worldviews
Posted: May 22, 2012
While this lesson may be of general interest, it has been designed specifically for M.A. students in Bible & Theology at Lincoln Christian University. These are my own reflections on… Read More
Q&A 1289 – Hope and a future (Jeremiah 29)
Posted: May 15, 2012
I want to find out God’s plan for my life. Jeremiah 29 says he wants us to have prosperity. But things aren’t going so well. What should I do? This… Read More
OT Archaeology
Posted: May 14, 2012
Here is a lesson on Old Testament Archaeology (54 minutes). To download the file, please click HERE. If the link does not work when you left-click on it,… Read More
NT Archaeology
Posted: May 14, 2012
Here is a lesson on New Testament Archaeology (47 minutes). LCU students: You are not responsible for all the information in this lesson. Do, however, listen carefully and try… Read More
Q&A 1288 – The Man of Lawlessness
Posted: May 6, 2012
Who is the man of lawlessness in 2 Thessalonians? Many find in this passage a sort of “antichrist”—though the word is not used—whose rise presages the end of the world…. Read More
OT19-Joshua.mp3
Posted: May 1, 2012
For O.T. Lesson 19, Joshua (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
