The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 9 October 2024 Good morning! Earlier this year I was visiting my brother and sister-in-law in semitropical Florida. I was walking in… Read More
Q&A 1677—Seasoned with Salt?
Posted: October 9, 2024
I was looking at Colossians 4:6 and wondering If you can provide some insight about the Greek. Does the phrase “seasoned with salt” refer to grace or conversation? I’ve always… Read More
Q&A 1676—Is the soul created at birth? Does it die after death?
Posted: October 9, 2024
What are your thoughts on soul—is it created at birth? Does it die after death? — P. C. Most Christians, at least since the 2nd century, have considered the soul… Read More
Q&A 1675—Can Christians Take Oaths (i.e. government jobs)?
Posted: October 9, 2024
What do you think about Christians swearing oaths, in particular to obtain a U.S. government job? I am required to take a written oath in become a substitute teacher, and… Read More
Q&A 1674—Will people go to hell if they don’t give Sunday contribution?
Posted: October 2, 2024
Yesterday at church a brother gave the contribution message, in which he stated, “I won’t go to hell if I don’t give anything to this collection.” And he gave his… Read More
Q&A 1673—Did fed-up Corinthians leave their church?
Posted: October 2, 2024
Is there any way to know what Christians at Corinth—disgusted by the way things were in the church—acted? Did they just stay until things changed? What happened to that church… Read More
Fed-up Corinthians? / Creation & Evolution Webinar
Posted: October 2, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 2 October 2024 . Good morning from rainy England! The purpose of the weekly bulletin is to provide food for thought—grist for… Read More
Creation & Evolution Webinar—Member Access
Posted: September 30, 2024
This is a members-only logon info page for the webinar “Beyond the Creation & Evolution Debate” (26 Oct 2024). The speaker is Prof. Denis Lamoureux or the University of Alberta…. Read More
What Does the Bible Say about Alcohol?
Posted: September 27, 2024
September 17, 2024 by Wayne Grudem Warnings against Drunkenness Several New Testament passages specify the moral evil of becoming drunk: I am writing to you not to associate with anyone… Read More
When Politics Turn Hostile Toward Christianity / The Gospel of Peter
Posted: September 25, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 25 September 2024 Good morning from Lancashire! I flew in yesterday from Sri Lanka and the Far East. It’s good to be… Read More
Q&A 1672—Does grace have obligations?
Posted: September 25, 2024
In Romans 8:1 we read, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” and yet in 8:12-13, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it… Read More
Q&A 1671—How are the Wicked a Ransom for the Righteous? (Prov 21:18)
Posted: September 25, 2024
Would you please be so kind and help me out with Proverbs 21:18, when you have a minute? Why / how are the wicked a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous… Read More
The Cosmic Significance of Marriage
Posted: September 19, 2024
By Rebecca McLaughlin Jul 27 READ IN APP Some years ago, a semiretired lawyer told me about a time when he was working for a vehicle manufacturer whose new car… Read More
Epistle of Barnabas / Joanna & the Zombies / Dinosaurs / Creation & Evolution Webinar
Posted: September 18, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 18 Sept 2024 Good morning from the island nation of Sri Lanka! Due to mechanical problems with the aircraft from the UK,… Read More
Q&A 1670—Was Joanna the manager of Herod’s household?
Posted: September 18, 2024
As I read Luke 8:3, Chuza is Herod’s steward. But is it possible that Joanna is the steward, instead of her husband? The Greek construction seems to indicate Chuza, but… Read More
Q&A 1669—What ever happened to the people raised to life in Matthew 27?
Posted: September 18, 2024
Any hint of what happened to the saints raised from the dead when Jesus died on the cross? — S.S. Interesting question! Here’s the passage in view: At that… Read More
Thanks for Sept 2024 Sri Lanka visit
Posted: September 17, 2024
Douglas, the Sunday life sessions on the topic of Suffering were great! I was totally captivated till the end, especially seeing the pattern of God’s tendency in the Bible to… Read More
5 Lessons from Viktor Frankl’s book “Man’s Search for Meaning”
Posted: September 14, 2024
By Sean P. Murray May 17, 2018 7 Min read In 1945, within months of his liberation from a concentration camp in Nazi Germany, Viktor Frankl sat down to write… Read More
Reflections on the Moral Argument, Part 4
Posted: September 12, 2024
By David Baggett Sep 11 READ IN APP In this month’s installment, I said I would share a few observations about each chapter in my dissertation on the Euthyphro Dilemma…. Read More
Narcissists & Sociopaths / the Martyrdom of Ignatius
Posted: September 11, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 11 September 2024 . Good morning! Do you like to travel? I do, and have been to lots of countries—but not Sri… Read More
Q&A 1668—Flat Earth, revisited
Posted: September 11, 2024
I just acquired a book, The Greatest Lie on Earth Proof That Our World Is Not a Moving Globe, by Edward Hendrie. I believe the facts Hendrie presents align with… Read More
Q&A 1667—Narcissists and Sociopaths
Posted: September 11, 2024
I have a very strong aversion to people that could be diagnosed as sociopathic / psychopathic. Something inside me tells me to avoid such people completely. Their lack of empathy… Read More
Reflections on the Moral Argument, Part 3
Posted: September 10, 2024
By David Baggett Aug 21 So I said that in this installment I would begin to discuss my dissertation. Writing a dissertation is a daunting task. For many, it’s the… Read More
Reflections on the Moral Argument, Part 2
Posted: September 10, 2024
By David Baggett Jul 23, 2024 As I started attending graduate school in philosophy at Wayne State University in 1994, the Euthyphro Dilemma was on my mind. Does God, say,… Read More
Reflections on the Moral Argument, Part 1
Posted: September 9, 2024
By David Baggett Jul 12 Chris Reese has asked me to write a series on the moral argument, and I’m happy to oblige. In fact, since recently wrapping up a… Read More
The Apologetics of Hospitality
Posted: September 7, 2024
By Lindsey Medenwaldt Aug 14 One simple way to confidently share your faith through love is to show hospitality toward your neighbors. You might be thinking to yourself, especially if… Read More
Personal and Propositional: On the Christocentricity of Christian Faith (Williams)
Posted: September 5, 2024
By Donald T. Williams July 19, 2024 “What is truth?” asked cynical Pilate, not realizing that he was standing right in front of the answer. It is precisely because his… Read More
Deconstruction & Reconstruction
Posted: September 4, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM With Douglas Jacoby . 4 September 2024 Good morning from Northern England! Do you enjoy the outdoors? One of our new favorite things to do is to head… Read More
Q&A 1666—An elder at the tender age of 24?
Posted: September 4, 2024
Do you think a young man could be eligible to be an elder? My best friend’s son is 24, married with one toddler and one on the way. He is… Read More
Q&A 1665—Is something missing from the Old Testament?
Posted: September 4, 2024
According to Qur’an 5:32, God had “ordained for the Children of Israel that whoever takes a life—unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land—it will be as… Read More
Mutilated by Beasts / Light-hearted Limericks / Aramaic Bible?
Posted: August 28, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby. 28 August 2024 Good morning from Northern England. Psalm 118:24! Today’s offerings include a Q&A on the original Scriptures, another glimpse at the… Read More
Q&A 1664—Original Bible in Aramaic?
Posted: August 28, 2024
Aramaic is the language Jesus spoke. I’ve been learning about the language, and own a Bible that is translated from the ancient near eastern Peshitta—directly from Aramaic. What do you… Read More
Q&A 1663—Matthew 6:19-21 (treasure)
Posted: August 27, 2024
In Matt 6:19-21, do you think Jesus was actually talking about an invitation to more generous giving, and a challenge to give away material goods as one way of storing… Read More
How did we get the Biblical canon? (Tim Barnett)
Posted: August 24, 2024
The Bible: A History of Changes? In this five-minute video, Tim Barnett uses the acronym REAL (Recognized, Early, Apostolic, Lacked embellishment) to explain how the early church fathers knew which books… Read More
Q&A 1662—Let go? (Psalm 46:10)
Posted: August 21, 2024
Someone is claiming that the original Hebrew root of “be still” (Ps 46:10) doesn’t mean be quiet, but rather to let go. Where do you come in on this? —… Read More
“Becoming” a Disciple—Before Conversion or After? / Let Go?
Posted: August 21, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 20 August 2024 Good morning from Northern England! We hope you are well, and enjoying the final weeks of summer (or winter,… Read More
Why John Owen and Richard Baxter Didn’t Like Each Other, by Tim Cooper
Posted: August 19, 2024
August 1, 2024 How People See Us When I first entered full-time pastoral ministry many years ago, there was someone in the congregation who, I’m sorry to say, I did… Read More
Medicine in the Ancient World, by Sarah Yeomans
Posted: August 16, 2024
August 11, 2024 Many Emergency Medical Service departments use the Star of Life – an image which is derived from ancient images of Asklepios. Snakes were believed to be sacred… Read More
Antioch’s Silent Guardians (Bible History Daily)
Posted: August 15, 2024
How early Christians viewed the ancient city Robert Edwards, August 14, 2024 John Chrysostom on a gold medallion inlayed with enamel (10th–11th century). Photo in public domain, via Metropolitan Museum… Read More
Jesus Contradicted / Polycarp / Common Bible Study Mistakes
Posted: August 14, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 14 August 2024 Good morning from Bare, England! It’s been an interesting (and very good) month. Seven days ago I attended a… Read More
Helpful Books (extensive bibliography), Version XXXVI
Posted: August 14, 2024
Click for an extensive, and continually developing, bibliography for the reading Christian. Helpful Books Aug 2024— Version XXXVI
How (and How Not) to Talk with Your Kids about Sexuality (Walker)
Posted: August 13, 2024
by: Andrew T. Walker, Christian Walker August 12, 2024 Some Helpful Strategies Everyone can remember when they first learned of the so-called “birds and bees.” You know what we’re talking about: how… Read More
Highlights: Here’s How We Got the New Testament, Part 1 (Lashua)
Posted: August 12, 2024
July 2024 Video Highlights: Do We Really Have the Original Books of the Bible? Why the Apostles Expected a New Testament In this Stand to Reason University excerpt, Robby Lashua shares how… Read More
Six-Video Set / The Ink Is Dry (Rubel Shelly)
Posted: August 10, 2024
Dear Colleagues, The links below are to a set of six videos that parallel THE INK IS DRY. The videos don’t “read” or simply duplicate the material in the book…. Read More
I Just Want to Hear Your Voice (Dave Malutinok)
Posted: August 9, 2024
C.S. Lewis, who was no stranger to tragedies in his life once wrote “Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new… Read More
From Trans to Truth, with Kyla Gillespie
Posted: August 8, 2024
WATCH “detransitioning cost me everything but I believe He is worth everything” Ellen asks Kyla about her journey of detransitioning; how she navigated the loss of the gender identity she… Read More
1 Clement, Diognetus, and the Atlanta Braves
Posted: August 7, 2024
The newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 7 August 2024 Good evening from Atlanta! I’m back from an excellent family visit to St. Augustine, FL and an encouraging friendship… Read More
I Was Hungry! (free book) / Early Christians series
Posted: July 31, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 31 July 2024 Good morning from St Augustine, Florida. I’m staying a few days with my brother and his wife—and their new… Read More
Did Paul Endorse Slavery? (Denny Burk)
Posted: July 28, 2024
Did Paul Endorse Slavery? (1 Timothy 6) Denny Burk In 1 Timothy chapter 6, Paul issues a command to bondservants who are under a yoke to honor their masters. At… Read More
Three reasons why many women stay in religious groups that don’t let them become leaders, by John Blake
Posted: July 27, 2024
Analysis by John Blake, CNN 12 minute read Updated 11:45 AM EDT, Mon July 15, 2024 Messengers raise their ballots in support of a motion put up for vote during the… Read More
I Was Hungry! The Christian Response to Poverty
Posted: July 24, 2024
To explore what the Bible says about the perennial issue of poverty—and the response the Lord expects of us—click: I Was Hungry! This is a new edition (2024) of the original… Read More
Do Spiritual Friends Tell You What to Do?
Posted: July 24, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 24 July 2024 Lately this bulletin has offered many thought-provoking quotations. Today we feature only one. For your consideration and personal reflection,… Read More
Agree on Everything?
Posted: July 23, 2024
Agree on Everything? by Jonathan Lichtenwalter As I have written elsewhere, I believe scripture is best viewed as a guide that leads us Christ, rather than as a rulebook to… Read More
Q&A 1661—Did Jesus Pray to Himself?
Posted: July 23, 2024
If Jesus is God, and Jesus is praying to God, then is Jesus praying to himself? (Guest response by Tim Barnett. He responds to an anti-Trinitarian meme.) A: If Jesus… Read More
Q&A 1660—What about The Passion Translation?
Posted: July 22, 2024
What do you think about The Passion Translation? Brian Simmons is the translator. I really like its energy, and the way he puts things. I agree, TPT has a consistent… Read More
Website membership
Posted: July 21, 2024
If you’re not yet a member of our website, consider signing up. For just $3/month ($36.50/year), you will have access to: . Free books: I Was Hungry: The Christian Response… Read More
Precursor to Paleo-Hebrew Script Discovered in Jerusalem
Posted: July 17, 2024
Alan Millard examines the Proto-Canaanite script of the earliest alphabetic text ever found in Jerusalem Robin Ngo July 14, 2024 During excavations at the Temple Mount, Eilat Mazar discovered a… Read More
Webinar Recording, Q1-2 Review, iFaith, Cool Quotes
Posted: July 17, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 17 July 2024 Good morning from coastal England! Today: our webinar recording on Gender & Gay Marriage is now available; iFaith materials… Read More
Gender & Gay Marriage webinar
Posted: July 16, 2024
CLICK HERE to watch the video—password required. The password is gh30U^qJ — for website members only. Please do not share! For information about Dr Shelly’s book on the topic, please… Read More
Artefact in focus: Merneptah Stele, by Josh Meynell
Posted: July 13, 2024
Josh Meynell takes a look at an Egyptian inscription from 1200 BC, which contains one of the earliest mentions of Israel in extra-biblical documents. 14th June 2024 The Old… Read More
IBTM Jan-Jun 2024 Report
Posted: July 13, 2024
The file below affords a compact view of the work of the ministry in the first half of 2024. Thanks to all the friends of the minsitry, whose support has… Read More
Kayunga / Gay Marriage Webinar / Prudent Speech
Posted: July 10, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 10 July 2024 Good evening from Bare, Lancashire. We’re enjoying a lovely, cool summer, breezy and in the 50s (up to about… Read More
InsideOut 2024 (Christian Counseling Conference)
Posted: July 9, 2024
Back to Basics Clinical and Spiritual Strategies for Anxiety and Depression Friday, October 18th andSaturday, October 19th,2024In-Person (Atlanta, GA)AND Online Register Now (please go to https://www.insideoutccc.com/)) ABOUT THE CONFERENCEOctober 18th… Read More
Kayunga! (Good news from Uganda)
Posted: July 9, 2024
Back in December [2023] I received a message from a brother in Uganda through our ministry Fair Havens. Fair Havens provides spiritual support for the journey: listening to their stories, attempting… Read More
SEVEN REASONS TO SAY THE LORD’S PRAYER EACH DAY
Posted: July 9, 2024
By STEVEN CROFT Most of us learn the Lord’s Prayer as children. But then we forget what it means. Over the last few weeks I have found myself teaching the… Read More
July 3—LGBTQ Webinar / Wrestling with Depression / Great Quotes on Atheism / The Story of Jonah a Parable?
Posted: July 3, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . 3 July 2024 Good morning from England! We’re home! We got back from Turkey on Friday. This was an amazing trip! I… Read More
Thanks to IBTM Supporters for Antioch Seminar Sponsorship
Posted: July 3, 2024
IBTM funded approximately 20 men and women to share in the 2024 Antioch Seminar. These are all involved in some way in the global teaching ministry. Participants hailed from India,… Read More
Immortality and Human Flourishing
Posted: June 27, 2024
Immortality and Human Flourishing By J. Warner Wallace JUN 25 READ IN APP The afterlife we experience in the future can change the way we live today. Imagine working long… Read More
The Gospel Spreads! / Tarsus, Cyprus, Perga / Turkey 2025!
Posted: June 26, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 26 June 2025 Greetings from Cappadocia, a land of remarkable geology as well as a region where the gospel took root in… Read More
Dying to Self, Living in Christ, by David Baggett
Posted: June 25, 2024
JUN 17 READ IN APP One of the advantages of having New Testament scholar Robert Gagnon as a friend is getting a text in which he casually points out that,… Read More
The Word Made Clear: A Short Guide to Understanding Scripture
Posted: June 20, 2024
The Word Made Clear: A Short Guide to Understanding Scripture By Christopher Reese MAY 17 READ IN APP There’s nothing more fundamental to living the Christian life than… Read More
The Second Land of the Bible! / İstanbul & Antioch
Posted: June 19, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 19 June 2024 Greetings from Syrian Antioch! We’re enjoying (immensely) the fellowship of the Antioch Seminar, as we retrace the route of Paul… Read More
Death and the Loss of Meaning
Posted: June 17, 2024
Death and the Loss of Meaning By Ewan C. Goligher MAY 13 READ IN APP The desire for physician-assisted death should be understood as a cry of despair,… Read More
“Person of Interest” by J. Warner Wallace
Posted: June 13, 2024
STR Suggests: Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace Can the truth about Jesus be uncovered–even without a body or a crime scene? Join cold-case detective and bestselling author J. Warner Wallace… Read More
Tumultuous Times / Key Links / Back to Turkey (Türkiye)
Posted: June 12, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 12 June 2024 Greetings from Lancashire—back from London and a successful session of AIM UK-Ireland, on Evidences & Evangelism. In addition to new… Read More
Atheism and Cultural Christianity
Posted: June 10, 2024
Atheism and Cultural Christianity By Paul M. Gould JUN 9 READ IN APP The notorious atheist Richard Dawkins has been making the rounds recently with his… Read More
Depression & Loved Ones / Conversation 17: Nadine Templer / AIM UK-I Evidences & Evangelism, + AIM US Biblical Truth
Posted: June 5, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 5 June 2024 Good morning from Dyffryn Ardudwy! No, that isn’t a typo, or secret code. It’s Welsh—one of the ancient languages of… Read More
“Jesus, Contradicted” – a new book by Mike Licona
Posted: June 4, 2024
Well, it’s done! The new book was released last Tuesday (May 28). As I’m writing this, it’s the #1 New Release in Christian Hermeneutics for Kindle and #1 New Release… Read More
The Book of Life: Am I In It—and Who Decides? / Great Quotes / I’d Like to Have an Argument, Please
Posted: May 29, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 29 May 2024 Good morning from Italy! We’re just finishing up our family vacation (Laglio and Florence)—and are about to fly back to… Read More
I Can’t See From Here, But He Can!
Posted: May 23, 2024
by John Teal It is possible that we are unable to see God’s entire path from where we begin the journey. So, he leads us to a new place, not… Read More
Better Dialogue, Disagreement, & Debate / God Hates Gay People? / Webinar
Posted: May 22, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 22 May 2024 Buon giorno da Laglio (Italia)! After a two-hour flight from Manchester we’re enjoying some time in Northern Italy—and catching our… Read More
How to Engage in Better Dialogue, Disagreement, and Debate
Posted: May 21, 2024
The Worldview Bulletin Newsletter By David Baggett APR 28, 2024 My wife and I recently listened to the eight-part podcast entitled “The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling,” hosted by Megan… Read More
WEBINAR: Gender & Gay Marriage: What the Bible Says and How to Talk About It
Posted: May 18, 2024
WITH RUBEL SHELLY Webinar: 13 July, 10:00-11:30 ET (9:00 CT, 8:00 MT, 7:00 PT, 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET) Speaker: Rubel Shelly Topic: the subject of Dr. Shelly’s latest book, Male… Read More
Q&A 1659—Why Does God Hate Gay People? (Hammond)
Posted: May 16, 2024
Why does God hate gay people? Of course, he doesn’t at all. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Please watch Guy Hammond as he responds to this question. Click… Read More
10 Things You Should Know about the Fruit of the Spirit | Crossway Articles
Posted: May 15, 2024
by: Megan Hill, Melissa B. Kruger This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. The fruit of the Spirit points us to Jesus. The fruit of the Spirit in Galatians… Read More
Middle East Tour / Blood Sports / Naomi the Influencer
Posted: May 15, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 15 May 2024 Good morning from Dubai, United Arab Emirates! I’m returning home to England from a rewarding Middle East tour. Highlights, apart… Read More
Help! I Have Trouble Talking with My Adult Children, by G.B. Clark
Posted: May 14, 2024
This article is part of the Help! series. Be curious. My son was living in Nashville when he met the love of his life, Hannah. Naturally, I wanted to meet the woman… Read More
Q&A 1658—Are Blood Sports Okay for Christians?
Posted: May 14, 2024
I have never been a boxing fan, but I have to admit when I saw a promo for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, I was intrigued, and kind of want… Read More
What’s Ellen got to say? (about our LGBTQ children)
Posted: May 13, 2024
How do I accept my child while not approving of their LGBTQ+ Identity? Is acceptance synonymous with approval? How to accept without approving. Ellen Radcliff, LMFT WATCH (5:39 mins) Ellen… Read More
Assessing the Arguments for and against Physician-Assisted Suicide
Posted: May 9, 2024
May 04, 2024 by: Wayne Grudem 4 Arguments against Euthanasia In addition to arguments that can be made from the Bible against physician-assisted suicide (Ex. 20:13, “You shall not murder”),… Read More
Webinar on Gender & Gay Marriage / Free Book on Islam / If Christianity is Right, Are Other Religions Wrong?
Posted: May 8, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good evening from Saudi Arabia! Last night I arrived from London for my first visit to the oil-rich desert kingdom of Saudi Arabia…. Read More
FREE BOOK: Jesus & Islam
Posted: May 8, 2024
As a paid subscriber to the website, you have access to a free copy of Jesus & Islam. To download, CLICK HERE. This copy is not to be shared; it… Read More
5 Things Science Cannot Explain (but Theism Can)
Posted: May 7, 2024
May 1, 2024 by: J. P. Moreland The Limits of Science and Danger of Scientism The heart of scientism is the conviction that science can explain virtually everything. If there is… Read More
Deposed Royalty in a Fallen World: Pascal on Culture and Politics
Posted: May 7, 2024
By Douglas Groothuis APR 25 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter (Isaiah 59:14). Truth is so… Read More
Is Christianity Oppressive?
Posted: May 4, 2024
By Bobby Conway MAY 03, 2024 Unfortunately, there are overly zealous people out there who oppress others in the name of Christianity—though thankfully it’s not the norm. Sadly, people like… Read More
Which Bible Translation? / Gospel Contradictions? / Solid Evidence for the Resurrection
Posted: May 1, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good evening! In today’s bulletin, learn from Tyndale House’s Tony Watkins as he discusses choosing the Bible translation that is right for you…. Read More
The Living New Testament Commentary
Posted: May 1, 2024
Our 1000-page running commentary on the entire New Testament is also a living document, as updates and improvements are made throughout the course of every year. As one of our… Read More
Has the Site of Augustus’s Death Been Discovered? – Biblical Archaeology Society
Posted: April 29, 2024
Researchers uncover villa believed to belong to first Roman Emperor BAS Staff April 29, 2024 0 Comments 641 views Share Augustus of Prima Porta, Vatican Museum. Public Domain. Excavations carried out in Italy on the… Read More
No, It’s Actually Hyperbole: A Response to Nick Meriwether on the “Utterly Destroy” Commands
Posted: April 27, 2024
͏ By Paul Copan Apr 21, 2024 READ IN APP Introductory Remarks In his March 15 (2024) article, “‘Save Alive Nothing That Breathes’: How Should We Understand Divine Commands to Destroy?”,… Read More
Blessed are those with “blind faith”?
Posted: April 23, 2024
I’ve warned before about the habit of reducing biblical accounts to mere spiritual metaphors—a popular sermon practice nowadays, unfortunately. David slaying Goliath is not a lesson about facing the… Read More
That’s Just Your Opinion / What Is Aramaic? / Nicaea 2025 / Resurrection on Saturday
Posted: April 23, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM WITH DOUGLAS JACOBY Hello from Lancashire! Here in England spring has arrived—temperatures in the 50s (10º+ C), budding trees and bushes, frolicking ponies and lambs, days… Read More
Confessions of a Type A Leader
Posted: April 22, 2024
Click below to share on social media or to forward this email to a friend “The reason I share my junk with you is… Read More
Book Review—Re-Examining Our Lenses
Posted: April 20, 2024
Re-Examining Our Lenses: The Relationship Between Restoration Movement Hermeneutics and Spiritual Formation by Jeanie Shaw (Review by Hashim Warren) In the new book, Re-Examining Our Lenses Jeanie Shaw writes about how the way… Read More
Pickle Church, by Drew Baker
Posted: April 20, 2024
If your church feels like it’s nearing its expiration date, try pickling it. By that, of course, I mean, try pickleball. When I was in college, a few of my… Read More
Just Discipleship / Was Luke Wrong About the Census? / 160 Communion Messages / Mike Licona on the Resurrection!
Posted: April 17, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good afternoon from Atlanta’s airport (ATL), still the world’s busiest—followed by Dubai (DXB), Dallas (DFW), London Heathrow (LHR), and Tokyo Haneda (HND). In… Read More
C. S. Lewis and the Uses of Apologetics
Posted: April 15, 2024
By Donald T. Williams APR 15 READ IN APP Why do we need apologetics? We live in a world filled with people who think like Trumpkin: “I have no use… Read More
Living New Testament Commentary!
Posted: April 10, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning from Atlanta! Thank you for all the positive responses to last week’s Once Saved, Always Saved? Some are watching the… Read More
BIBLICAL TURKEY (2)
Posted: April 10, 2024
From Byzantion to Istanbul: Some Key Dates (.pdf version)
BIBLICAL TURKEY (1)
Posted: April 10, 2024
Nearly all the biblical story takes place around or near the Mediterranean, in the (modern) countries of Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malta, Syria, and… Read More
Q&A 1657—Did Jesus Speak Greek? (Peter Williams)
Posted: April 9, 2024
Apart from on a few occasions where Jesus’s words are given in Aramaic (for example Mark 5:41; 7:34; 15:34) all four Gospels report Jesus’s words in Greek. So did Jesus… Read More
The Living New Testament Commentary
Posted: April 9, 2024
Introduction to the Living N. T. Commentary (about 2.5 minutes)
Conversation 15: Spiritual Authority
Posted: April 7, 2024
CLICK TO HEAR Conversation 15, on legitimate and illegitimate authority in the church. This builds on Conversation 14 and the insights of Ron Highfield in his book Rethinking Church. Due… Read More
Q&A 1656—Was Luke Wrong about the Census? (David Armitage)
Posted: April 5, 2024
Did Luke make a mistake when he reported the census of Quirinius? Why do so many scholars think he got it wrong? Is it possible to reconcile Luke’s account of… Read More
Is a Church’s Stance on LGBTQ+ Worthy of Separation?
Posted: April 3, 2024
Is a Church’s Stance on LGBTQ+ Worthy of Separation? Many minor things Christians disagree on are not worthy of separation. Is a Church’s stance on homosexuality a minor issue,… Read More
Once Saved, Always Saved? (Chris White)
Posted: April 3, 2024
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning! I’m happy to announce the completion of an important project, one which should be of interest to all who love the… Read More
When Evil Becomes Commonplace, Amy Hall
Posted: April 1, 2024
As our 30th anniversary comes to a close, we continue to look back at some of the significant events and issues from our history. This digest will inform you on… Read More
Once Saved, Always Saved?
Posted: March 31, 2024
The film “Once Saved, Always Saved?” is a thought-provoking documentary that examines the controversial doctrine of eternal security in Christianity. Through interviews with scholars, theologians, and religious leaders, the film… Read More
5 Things You Must Remember about the Resurrection
Posted: March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024 by: Paul David Tripp The Vantage Point of the Resurrection It’s not just the most important miracle ever. It’s not just the most astounding event in the life… Read More
Q&A 1655—Politarchs of Thessalonica?
Posted: March 29, 2024
What’s up with the “politarchs” of Acts 17:6, 8? Did scholars at one point believe Luke had got it wrong? Yes, so it seems. The unusual word politarch (literally, city… Read More
Q&A 1654—Must Christians perform miracles? (John 14:12)
Posted: March 27, 2024
Must Christians perform miracles? Doesn’t John 14:12 suggest that we should? The passage in question reads Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I… Read More
Why Can’t More of Us Perform Miracles? / Reading Jeremiah with the Grain of Scripture / Drawing the Line Somewhere
Posted: March 27, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good afternoon from London Heathrow Airport! I’m on the way home after a time of reflection and prayer in Aberdeen, Scotland. Taking time… Read More
Reading the Bible in a Secular Age (Watkins) / Great G. K. Chesterton Quotes
Posted: March 20, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 20 March 2024 Good morning from the village of Bare, in Morecambe, Lancashire Spring is here. The vernal equinox—the time during spring when… Read More
Christianity and the So-Called “Dark Ages”
Posted: March 14, 2024
Christianity and the So-Called “Dark Ages” By Melissa Cain Travis MAR 9 READ IN APP In his famous essay, “The Age of Reason,” American Founding Father and deist, Thomas Paine,… Read More
Speaking with Mormons & JWs / Naomi & Orpah / Hebrew Acrostic Poems
Posted: March 13, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good afternoon! It’s been a truly interesting week, with very helpful life coaching sessions for both of us, a home invasion (they didn’t… Read More
Speaking with Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses (Mike Licona)
Posted: March 13, 2024
A couple of weeks ago, I was watching a football playoff game when my doorbell rang. To my surprise, three Mormons had come to my home. To their surprise, I… Read More
Are you running on bad fuel?
Posted: March 12, 2024
Are you running on bad fuel? CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES MAR 10 READ IN APP This one will be short. How was your week? Really? Mine was going great until I… Read More
Atheism and Utopia
Posted: March 8, 2024
Utopia follows secularization as a shadow follows a body[1] There is a trait noticeable about many atheists, besides the obvious one that they don’t believe in God. This is that… Read More
International Women’s Day / Gender Transitioning / Excellent LGBTQ+ Book
Posted: March 6, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good afternoon from coastal Northwest England! Today’s offerings: A truly important book on LGBTQ+. (The book featured last week’s newsletter was free for… Read More
Free Book / The Code of Hammurabi
Posted: February 28, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good evening—and Howdy! I’m back from the Lone Star State. It was a great trip—the meetings, fellowship, and the Teleios Conference on Spirituality… Read More
FREE BOOK: Calling Out the People of God: Ezekiel’s Challenge for Today’s Church
Posted: February 27, 2024
We’d like to offer you a book. It’s challenging. It’s prophetic (based on the message of Ezekiel). And it’s now available for all website members. For those who prefer to… Read More
Progressive Christianity
Posted: February 27, 2024
Progressive Christianity By Jason Jimenez FEB 16 READ IN APP By the 1990s, many modernists, moderates, and liberal Christians with postmodern leanings began to coalesce. The group… Read More
2024 Outreach Resources of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024
Check out our books featured as Outreach Resources of the Year for 2024! We are so proud of the hard work our authors put in to these award-winning titles. If… Read More
A Groundbreaking Book on the True Nature of Faith Deconstruction
Posted: February 23, 2024
You may have heard. Christian deconstruction is very much a thing inside the evangelical church nowadays. Check out the hashtags, such as #Exvangelical and #Deconstruction. Or search online for “I am… Read More
Theology boring—or exciting? / Origins of Bible Chapters
Posted: February 21, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning from the massive state of Texas! I’m down here for the Teleios Conference, but also visiting friends in Dallas, Austin, and… Read More
Q&A 1653—Is Theology boring?
Posted: February 21, 2024
What is theology? Why should anyone study theology? (Isn’t that boring?) That’s a fair question. Sometimes when I tell people my favorite area of study is theology, they have little… Read More
Lent to Easter Devotionals from CT
Posted: February 18, 2024
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Hearing a call, seeking a voice – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: February 15, 2024
Hearing a call, seeking a voice
Israel-Palestine: Holy Land? / Spiritual Trauma
Posted: February 14, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning from chilly coastal NW England! As you can see, I’m climbing one of Britain’s many 8000m+ mountains. Photo (R): Douglas about… Read More
Jesus and the Land (Gary Burge)
Posted: February 14, 2024
Like most of us, in October 2023 I was shocked by both the Palestinian assault on Israel and the violent Israeli response. The issues are tangled and complex. But what… Read More
Philip and the Nubian Official: Dimensions of Text and Narrative
Posted: February 8, 2024
Abstract The encounter between Philip the deacon/evangelist and the Nubian official in Acts 8 has garnered much scholarly attention in recent decades. Numerous articles and monographs have explored issues of… Read More
Less Directive Discipling? / Ethiopian Eunuch or Nubian Official? / Evidences with Mike Licona
Posted: February 7, 2024
THE BULLETIN OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby . Good afternoon! Thank you for your prayers and for your interest in our ministry. We trust the Lord is smiling on you…. Read More
Advice to Aspiring Apologists, by Michael Licona
Posted: February 3, 2024
Advice to Aspiring Apologists By Michael Licona Feb 2, 2024 My interest in apologetics arose from my own doubts about the Christian faith. These doubts led me to seek… Read More
Philip & the Nubian Official (Mark Wilson)
Posted: February 2, 2024
For a (surprising?) re-interpretation of Acts 8:26-40, the account of the conversion of the “Ethiopian Eunuch,” see N.T. scholar Mark Wilson’s compelling re-evaluation. Philip and the Nubian Official Wilson 2024
Destructive Deconstruction: How You Can Respond
Posted: February 1, 2024
Deconstruction has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many. That’s why, following the release of Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers’s new book The Deconstruction of Christianity, this digest… Read More
Deconstruction and the Road Back Home
Posted: February 1, 2024
Deconstruction and the Road Back Home By Christopher Reese JAN 29 READ IN APP Large numbers of Americans today are departing from the church and sometimes the Christian faith. About… Read More
Critics: Jesus Was a Miracle Worker
Posted: January 31, 2024
Critics: Jesus Was a Miracle Worker By Gary R. Habermas JAN 19, 2024 An absolutely amazing feature in recent critical New Testament thought is the significant alteration that has developed… Read More
Scripture Memory / Ancient Coins / Prey Tell
Posted: January 31, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM Good evening from rainy, windy Lancashire. Windy enough that you have to hold on to your hat when you go outside. The wind is forceful, bracing,… Read More
Big Church, Small Church, & Money Matters / Broken to Beloved
Posted: January 24, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Greetings from Bare, England It’s been a wild week in more ways than one, beginning with 80-100 mph (130-160 kph) wind gusts. Umbrellas… Read More
Optimistic Reports on God and the Soul
Posted: January 22, 2024
By Joshua R. Farris JAN 14 READ IN APP There’s still a lot of buzz concerning naturalistic consciousness but much of that buzz has moved from physicalism to panpsychism. As… Read More
Conversation 14: Money
Posted: January 21, 2024
CLICK TO HEAR the conversation. Conversation 14, on money and the church, builds on Conversation 13 and the insights of Ron Highfield in his book Rethinking Church . If you… Read More
2024 Broken to Beloved Summit
Posted: January 20, 2024
https://www.brokentobelovedd.org/ THIS WEEK (23-26 Jan 2024): BROKEN TO BELOVED SUMMIT Have you experienced hurt, abuse, or trauma at the hands of the church or its leadership? Do you want to… Read More
Naturalism: Bumping into Reality
Posted: January 20, 2024
To celebrate Stand to Reason’s 30th anniversary, we’ll be republishing classic issues of Solid Ground that represent some of the foundational ideas characterizing our work over the decades—ideas that continue… Read More
The History of the Bible / Membership Covenants: Cure or Curse?
Posted: January 17, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby BACK FROM REYKJAVíK Good evening from icy England—now back from even icier Iceland. The last time I spoke in Reykjavík was in… Read More
Q&A 1652—Membership Covenants: Cure or Curse? (Cox)
Posted: January 17, 2024
What do you think of membership covenants for congregations? Are they helpful, or harmful? Guest reply by Malcolm Cox (Watford, UK) Lately, from a number of sources, I’ve been hearing… Read More
Sunday worship in Jesus’ hometown
Posted: January 10, 2024
‘Can anything good’ come out of Nazareth? Chronicle editor answers that question with a resounding ‘yes.’ https://christianchronicle.org/sunday-worship-in-jesus-hometown/
Portraits of the Church / Perplexed & Disillusioned?
Posted: January 10, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good evening from London! I’m en route to Iceland (London stopover)—to teach in Reykjavík. We hosted Norwegian friends (the Bloms) this past weekend—a… Read More
TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds
Posted: January 10, 2024
TB Joshua: Megachurch leader raped and tortured worshippers, BBC finds https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67749215
LESS DIRECTIVE DISCIPLING?
Posted: January 7, 2024
From the LK10 website: “Are you burned out? Tired of church as usual? Looking for deeper connection with others and with Jesus? Then you’re in the right place. LK10 trains… Read More
Devil’s Decalogue / Help! I Don’t Feel Like Evangelizing / Post-Christmas World /AIM Family Life with Guy Hammond
Posted: January 3, 2024
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning from rainy Bare, England—and Happy New Year! First off, thanks for your end-of-year donations. These ensure IBTM is well positioned to… Read More
Event in Reykjavik, Iceland
Posted: December 29, 2023
Fjósið Hlíðarenda 102 Reykjavík (Við hliðina á Vslsheimilinu) The description in brackets means it is located beside a very well known sports club. Fjósið is á social place for the… Read More
7 Christmas Misconceptions / Immanuel? / January QT Plan
Posted: December 27, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good afternoon from rainy England! We trust you are well. Here in NW England we were able to spend time with 10 different… Read More
Natural Law in the Public Square
Posted: December 27, 2023
Natural Law in the Public Square By David VanDrunen DEC 12 READ IN APP It is important to clarify exactly what we are considering as we turn to the use… Read More
On Location with Jesus (31 messages)
Posted: December 27, 2023
A new devotional series: Follow the path of Jesus as he comes to earth, grows up, launches his ministry, and touches lives through the region of Israel. Each day brings… Read More
“Stamp Thine Image”: Incarnation and Deification
Posted: December 26, 2023
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Douglas & Vicki’s Christmas Message / Out of Context! / Merry Christmas in 100 Languages
Posted: December 20, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Happy Holidays and best wishes from Northwest England! It’s the time of year when we reflect back on Christ’s “first coming.” The peace… Read More
Q&A 1651—With us, or with you? (‘Immānû -‘Ēl)
Posted: December 19, 2023
Yesterday I heard a preacher say Immanuel [Isa 7:14] means “God with you.” My antennae stood straight up because I think the Bible says “with us.” In my opinion, the… Read More
GIFT IDEA
Posted: December 15, 2023
For a simple, inspiring, practical Christmas present or stocking stuffer, why not get your friend or family member a website subscription? As premium members, they will have unrestricted access to everything at… Read More
Xmas / Praying with an Agenda? / Bible Project
Posted: December 13, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby A warm hello from Northwest England! With barely two weeks left in the year, I imagine things are getting very busy. We’re all… Read More
Q&A 1650—Forcing my prayer agenda onto others? (Malcolm Cox)
Posted: December 13, 2023
Is it acceptable to pray with an “agenda”? I ask this because of something I experienced not too long ago. I was part of a group prayer. The event had… Read More
Islamic Origins / Financial Needs / On Location with Jesus
Posted: December 6, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 6 December 2023 Good evening! It’s been a refreshing week. Snow, ice, hail, wind — we’re winter people. As is our dog… Read More
Q&A 1649—Do you endorse The Bible Project?
Posted: December 6, 2023
What do you think of The Bible Project [many inquiries]? One of the blessings of our technological age is quick access to information, including resources intended to enhance our knowledge… Read More
Christmas Origins: “The Man Who Came in from the Cold”
Posted: December 6, 2023
I wrote the following piece in the mid-1980s. The audio talk (14 mins) is based on the original paper. The Man Who Came in from the Cold I remember the… Read More
Why Do We Feel Lonely at Church?
Posted: November 29, 2023
30% OFF + FREE EBOOK Why Do We Feel Lonely at Church? Why Do We Feel Lonely at Church? addresses the loneliness epidemic facing the church, encourages readers to pursue a… Read More
Autopsy of a Deceased Church / Israel Tour Canceled / Do I Need Counseling?
Posted: November 29, 2023
The IBTM Newsletter Good morning from frosty Bare, Lancashire Saturday I returned from a productive visit to the States, and on Sunday we very much enjoyed church in our home,… Read More
Israel-Hamas War: Resisting an Impulse
Posted: November 22, 2023
THE NEWSLETTER OF IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning from Atlanta! I’m back from a week in Texas, attending various academic conferences. The annual meetings are always a much-anticipated time… Read More
Israel-Hamas War: Resisting an Impulse (Evertt Huffard)
Posted: November 21, 2023
A reflection from an American brother (and scholar) who used to live in Israel shares (in my opinion) some much-needed perspective. Please click HERE. For more about Dr. Huffard, click… Read More
Preparing to Leave a Church You Love (Christianity Today)
Posted: November 19, 2023
FEBRUARY 28 Chara Donahue Even when you know it’s time to move on, you’ll likely face mixed emotions. Image: Noel Hendrickson/Getty Leaders don’t always get to stay where they want;… Read More
The Need for Unity
Posted: November 18, 2023
The Need for Unity by Jerry Harris Unity is central to the biblical message. Something special rises up when people from different circles get to know each other by learning,… Read More
Reaching Converts to the Religion of Social Justice
Posted: November 18, 2023
By Christopher Reese Nov 17, 2023 It’s obvious to any observant Christian in America that we live in a time in which religion is marginalized by the culture-forming institutions of… Read More
Jesus in Genesis / Once Saved, Always Saved? / A Worse World Without Christianity
Posted: November 15, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good morning from Texas! I’m in San Antonio, attending a few conferences: the Society of Biblical Literature, Evangelical Theological Society, Evangelical Philosophical Society,… Read More
CRIES FROM THE WILDERNESS: REIMAGINING CHURCH CULTURE IN AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY
Posted: November 13, 2023
Check out the flyer below for Dave Pocta’s new book, to be released on December 15th. Pocta Flyer – Cries from the Wilderness
7 Bad Reasons to Leave Your Church
Posted: November 12, 2023
Christian Unity December 27, 2015 If you’re considering leaving the church you attend, there are a few things you may want to consider before making the leap. by Karl Vaters… Read More
Scripture Window
Posted: November 11, 2023
Check this out! https://instagram.com/scripturewindow?igshid=OXJqdWZoa3Bqanpj&utm_source=qr
Hundreds of Roman Forts Identified in Syria and Iraq – Biblical Archaeology So
Posted: November 8, 2023
Satellite images rewrite history of Rome’s eastern border Nathan Steinmeyer November 06, 2023 Hundreds of Roman Forts Identified in Syria and Iraq
Is It Wrong to Leave My Church? / Basic Transgender Beliefs
Posted: November 8, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby Good afternoon from Carlisle (see pin in map)! I’m sending this week’s bulletin from a train bound for Scotland. How amazing—what technology allows… Read More
Burnt at the Stake! / FAIR HAVENS launch
Posted: November 1, 2023
The IBTM Newsletter with Douglas & Vicki Jacoby 1 Nov 2023 Good morning from Northern England! In this week’s newsletter: A small (but important) piece of church history: a coin… Read More
Conversations (Douglas & Vicki)
Posted: November 1, 2023
Vicki and I have had many, many conversations with one another—and with many of you—about the condition of churches worldwide. We aren’t speaking for all Christians or all the Churches… Read More
Fair Havens: A Ministry of Hope
Posted: November 1, 2023
In your own life, have the seas been rough? Have you been battered by storms, or blown off course? If so, join us. Fair Havens is a ministry to restore… Read More
Video Highlights: Can You Explain This Essential Doctrine?
Posted: October 31, 2023
Why the Trinity Is Biblical October 2023 Video Highlights:The Bible Is Clear about the Trinity Is the Holy Spirit God? In this 12–minute excerpt from Stand to Reason University, Robby Lashua… Read More
8 Principles To Consider Before Leaving A Church You (Used To) Love | Pivot | A Blog by Karl Vaters
Posted: October 31, 2023
Leaving a church is hard. Don’t make it harder by doing it badly. Karl Vaters Image: Mantas Hesthaven | Unsplash It’s hard to leave a church you used to love –… Read More
How Did Jesus’s Stories Get Passed On?
Posted: October 26, 2023
Oct 22, 2023 by: Peter J. Williams A Secondary Question It seems that a common mind is behind the stories of Luke 15–16, and multiple lines of evidence suggest that the same… Read More
Q&A 1648—What is Commonwealth Theology?
Posted: October 25, 2023
Q: What is “Commonwealth Theology”? Is it true that we who are non-Jews have Jewish blood in our veins, and are the “House of Ephraim”? .PDF version TEXT VERSION (following]… Read More
A Better Story / Commonwealth Theology (or the debate that didn’t happen) / Fair Havens
Posted: October 25, 2023
The Newsletter of IBTM with Douglas Jacoby 23 Oct 2023 Good evening from Bratislava! After a great weekend in Czechia (also called the Czech Republic), I’m now taking a personal… Read More
Shroud of Turin / Jesus & Refugees / Israel update
Posted: October 18, 2023
IBTM Newsletter 18 Oct 2023 Good evening from Northern England! Below you see two pictures of Morecambe Bay, in walking distance from our apartment. Our end of the bay is… Read More
WORSHIP
Posted: October 17, 2023
Worship (A): Seven Sanctuaries Worship (B): Seven Grand Passages on Worship Worship (C): Seven Aspects of O.C. Worship & Seven False Gods Worship (D): Position, Disposition & Seven Occasions of… Read More
Free One-Week Devotional Series
Posted: October 16, 2023
A GIFT FROM ME TO YOU WITH THANKS J. Tyrone Marcus September 7, 2023 Welcome to “Athlos” a weekly blog which examines pillars of personal excellence and regularly brings together… Read More
What Would Jesus Do with Refugees? (Malcolm Cox)
Posted: October 15, 2023
The plight of refugees in our world is desperate. It always has been, but the numbers are staggering today. Focusing on this matter is not a political issue (although we… Read More
AI reads text from ancient Herculaneum scroll for the first time
Posted: October 15, 2023
Machine-learning technique reveals Greek words in CT scans of rolled-up papyrus. Jo Marchant Charred scrolls from Herculaneum can’t be opened easily, but X-ray scanning can reveal their contents. / Credit:… Read More