Q&A 0894 – Jonah
Written on November 30, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
I was just reading through Jonah chapters 1-3, and couldn’t figure out how Jonah got to Nineveh the second time. I know that the fish spat him out on the… Read More
Q&A 0893 – Christians bearing arms
Written on November 28, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
I know several brothers who own firearms. What do you think about Christians owning firearms for self defense? — Jason Reichert (Atlanta) Weapons for hunting are one thing… killing one’s… Read More
Q&A 0892 – Are Christian Morals Out of Date?
Written on November 26, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
Aren’t Christian morals out of date? "In spite of all the claims that Christian moral ethics are out of date for the age in which we live, the evidence gets… Read More
Q&A 0891 – Essenes
Written on November 24, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
I was told that the early Christians were Essenes, and that Paul lied when he painted his picture of Judaism and Christianity in the New Testament. What do you say?… Read More
Q&A 0890 – Authority and advice
Written on November 22, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
When giving advice, people may give their "opinion" backed up by scripture, but not necessarily offer a biblical command or instruction. I believe some of this can fall into the… Read More
Q&A 0889 – Bribery
Written on November 20, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
Proverbs 17:8 says "A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; wherever he turns, he prospers" (NASB). I checked the NIV and it translates about the same…. Read More
Q&A 0888 – Which giant?
Written on November 18, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
2 Samuel 21:19 says that Elhanan the son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. 1 Chronicles 20:5 says… Read More
2012 & the End of the World
Written on November 17, 2009 at 9:29 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
2012 & the End of the World (30 minutes), click on the play button below. The final few minutes of this recording are an explanation of the Current Events &… Read More
The Rapture & the Tribulation
Written on November 17, 2009 at 9:29 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
The Rapture & the Tribulation (19 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
What Happens After We Die?
Written on November 17, 2009 at 9:29 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
2010 Podcast 03, What Happens After We Die? (17 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or… Read More
Thoughts on Heaven & Hell
Written on November 17, 2009 at 9:29 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
To hear Thoughts on Heaven & Hell (28 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Purgatory
Written on November 17, 2009 at 9:29 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
For Purgatory (12 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can… Read More
Q&A 0887 – Old Testament discipline among New Testament churches
Written on November 16, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
Do you think that the lessons of the Old Testament kings and leaders can be applied today? What I mean is I know that when God was angry with the… Read More
Q&A 0886 – Blessings / thanksgiving for babies
Written on November 14, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
What is your view on having a formal thanksgiving ceremony for a baby just born, at the request of the parents, especially as part of the worship service? I have… Read More
Q&A 0885 – Old Testament Violence
Written on November 12, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have trouble reconciling some of the violence in the Old Testament. I detest today’s Islamic violence in the Middle East, but it mirrors the destruction of the Promised Land… Read More
Q&A 0884 – Animal sacrifice in Leviticus 3:3-4
Written on November 10, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
I have a question regarding animal sacrifice in Leviticus. Is there any significance to taking out the fat "that covers the inner parts" or "both kidneys with the fat on… Read More
Q&A 0883 – Baptism metaphorical
Written on November 8, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
A friend was telling me that Jesus in John 3, speaking of being born of water and the Spirit, was referring to the womb (amniotic fluid), representing natural birth, and… Read More
Q&A 0882 – Cornelius and baptism
Written on November 6, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
I was talking to an old pastor friend and he cited the example of Cornelius receiving salvation and the Holy Spirit before being baptized. He said this was proof that… Read More
Q&A 0881 – Medical marijuana
Written on November 4, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
Most Christians reject use of marijuana as sinful. I agree that if you’re not abiding by the law, you’re in the wrong. But what if you have permission from a… Read More
Q&A 0880 – Women speaking
Written on November 2, 2009 at 12:00 am, by admin
In majority of the churches I am familiar with, the women speak on Sunday during the welcome, communion, etc — anything except the actual sermon. Is this biblically acceptable (1… Read More
OT04-Abraham.mp3
Written on November 1, 2009 at 12:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
For the O.T. Lesson 4, Abraham (40 minutes), click on the button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More