Gender & Sexuality – 3 Articles
Posted: June 24, 2017
Children being Experimented on and Scientist speak out against this … http://www.christianpost.com/news/gender-confused-kids-are-being-experimented-on-with-hormone-therapy-experts-188757/?utm_source=newsletter Johns Hopkins Researcher finds no conclusive evidence people are born gay or transgender … http://www.christianpost.com/news/no-scientific-evidence-that-people-are-born-gay-or-transgender-johns-hopkins-researchers-say-168263/page1.html Here’s the full… Read More
What Do You Pray for ISIS?
Posted: June 17, 2017
If you love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, the world will not be able to explain you. Continue reading here.
Q&A 1494 – Appointing deacons
Posted: June 3, 2017
In the controversy of Acts 6, is the apostolic requirement that these leaders (the Seven) be full of the spirit, respected, and faithful still the rule for us today? And is this… Read More
Are Introverts Better Evangelists?, by Mike Shumann
Posted: May 28, 2017
“We introverts are prone to feel like evangelism is really just for extroverts. When Jesus commissions us to preach his good news, who’s naturally more excited to do it: those… Read More
The Real Root of Sexual Sin, by Jon Bloom
Posted: May 26, 2017
Our most powerful weapon in the fight against sexual temptation is not better accountability, but profound humility. To continue reading, click here.
The Horror of Human Embryo Jewelry, by Abigail Dodds
Posted: May 15, 2017
A company in Australia is turning frozen embryo children into jewelry for their parents to wear. Click here for full article.
The Evidence – Reasons for Faith, Parts 1 and 3
Posted: May 9, 2017
Watch the first and third classes Douglas offered at the North River Church of Christ in his new series The Evidence on March 2 and May 4. (Sorry, the second… Read More
Q&A 1491 – The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse indicated by Islamic flags?
Posted: May 7, 2017
I found a website proving that radical Islam is prophesized in the book of Revelations 6:1-8. Surely it cannot be a coincidence that the colors of the four horsemen of the apocalypse –… Read More
Crossing Denominational Lines, by Guy Hammond
Posted: May 4, 2017
In April, at the Unboxed Conference in Orlando, Florida, Guy Hammond, Executive Director of Strength in Weakness (SIW), spoke on the topic of “Crossing Denominational Lines” and our SIW volunteer,… Read More
All is Dust and DNA by Jim Stump
Posted: April 14, 2017
Note: This article was originally published on February 18, 2015, at OnFaith. It is reprinted with permission. I grew up in what is sometimes called a “low church” tradition that didn’t… Read More
Q&A 1488 – Answering the JW claim about John 1:1 + NT Greek
Posted: April 10, 2017
I have a concern about the translation of John 1:1. Should the Greek text be translated “the word was God,” “the word was a god,” or “the word was divine”?… Read More
What If My Husband Looks at Porn? by Kara Garis
Posted: April 8, 2017
It was such a kick to the stomach. A nauseating, heart-pounding kick. I remember staring, confused, at the computer screen. What exactly was he looking at, anyway? Is that what… Read More
NEVER Work like Elon Musk – Michael Hyatt
Posted: April 5, 2017
Elon Musk is widely regarded as one of the most influential entrepreneurs working today. He’s one of the founders of PayPal and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. He wants… Read More
“What am I supposed to do?”, by Geoff Surratt
Posted: March 14, 2017
I recently had a fascinating conversation with a sharp young leader, who had just returned from an amazing vacation in the Caribbean. The food, the scenery, the weather, the company;… Read More
Churches Can Handle Change, But They Don’t Like Surprise, by Karl Vaters
Posted: March 13, 2017
Introducing big changes is much easier if we give church leaders and members the time to process them. To continue reading this article, click on this link: Churches Can Handle Change
Another Old Torah Found
Posted: March 8, 2017
Used by permission of John Clayton, Q1, 2017 Does God Exist In 1970 an ancient copy of the Torah was found in the Jewish village known as En-Gedi. It has recently… Read More
How the Entitlement Mentality Crept into our Churches, Thom Rainer
Posted: March 6, 2017
In 1974 Burger King made a bold move to take market share from McDonald’s. At the time, McDonald’s made burgers en masse. If you wanted a special order, you had… Read More
“Misquoting” Jesus? Answering Bart Ehrman – CBN.com
Posted: March 6, 2017
In Misquoting Jesus, the New York Times bestseller subtitled The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, author Bart Ehrman fires a shot meant to sink the ship of… Read More
Our Mother Who Art In Heaven?
Posted: March 4, 2017
With the recent launch of The Shack movie, we are reminded of a whole mix of theological questions raised by the novel, and the problems of projecting the divine onto… Read More
Disney shows gay kiss in a children’s cartoon for first time
Posted: March 3, 2017
March 2, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) – The Walt Disney Company pushed the LGBT envelope a little further this week by airing its first on-screen gay kiss on an animated children’s program…. Read More
The “T” In LGBT: an interview with Brandon Redler
Posted: February 24, 2017
Meet Brandon Redler from SIW ministries, a man who lived as a woman named Desiree — before he found Jesus Christ. A powerful testimony, and much needed insight and education about the… Read More
12 Reasons Millennials Are Over Church, by Sam Eaton
Posted: February 21, 2017
59 Percent of Millennials Raised in a Church Have Dropped Out—And They’re Trying to Tell Us Why Only 4 percent of the Millennial Generation are Bible-Based Believers. This means that… Read More
A 12th “Dead Sea scrolls cave” found. Or was it?
Posted: February 13, 2017
On Feb 8, 2017, Israeli and U.S. archaeologists announced they’d found compelling evidence for a 12th Dead Sea Scroll cave. This is the first such discovery in 60 years. Click here to… Read More
“Trump, Christianity, and Social Media” by Daniel Berk
Posted: February 3, 2017
This week, last week, and nearly every day since midway through 2015, I’ve observed a progressive and polarizing social media war between Christians, non-Christians, liberals, conservatives, men, women, black people,… Read More
How Do You Super Bowl?
Posted: February 3, 2017
Ideas for Navigating Controversial Ads http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-do-you-super-bowl?
English pronunciation of biblical words
Posted: January 21, 2017
BibleSpeak | The Best Bible Name Pronunciation Tool Available
The Scariest Day of My Life, by Guy Hammond
Posted: January 19, 2017
I would have rather doused myself in honey and sacrificed myself to a bear than talk about it… Hardly anyone knew. I was way too embarrassed and ashamed to talk about… Read More
Prosperity Prayer at the Inauguration: Evangelicalism vs a False Gospel, by John Stonestreet, 17 Jan 2017
Posted: January 17, 2017
As you may have heard, several prominent religious leaders have been chosen to lead prayers at the upcoming presidential inauguration. Among them: Franklin Graham, and the Archbishop of New York,… Read More
WHEN YOU DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD, YOU WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING.
Posted: January 14, 2017
From Nov/Dec 2016 issue of Does God Exist?, used with the permission of John Clayton The “2015 Chapman University Survey of American Fears” reports that 41.4% of all Americans believe that… Read More
New Revision of the HCSB (under a new name)
Posted: January 10, 2017
“Details are scant at this point, but I gather they’re pouncing on the void left by the NIV 2011. I’m curious about whether they’ll change back their rendering of YHWH… Read More
The Bible vs. other Religious books—SLC*—28/11/2017
Posted: November 28, 2016
OPENING OBSERVATIONS The similarities (ultimate truth, longing for the holy) are greatly outweighed by the differences (God, goal, salvation…) General Revelation & Special Revelation Special Scripture (Bible) The person of… Read More
Black Tax and White Privilege by Gordon Ferguson
Posted: November 21, 2016
An Introduction to a New Blog on Racism and Prejudice http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1122296331446&ca=bf9b8aac-b70c-4680-ab1a-8091f6a4be95
Nietzsche: God is Dead, and other views
Posted: November 16, 2016
Listen to a podcast on The Life and Thought of Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (32 mins). Click on the play arrow. To listen later, right click here and click on ‘save link… Read More
A Transgender Person: Coming to YOUR Church Soon! by Guy Hammond
Posted: November 6, 2016
The phone rings, and I pick up. “Hello.” A panicked voice blurts out “Is Guy Hammond there?” “This is Guy, who’s this?” “My name is Henry James (not his real… Read More
Walls of “Jesus’ Tomb” Exposed for the First Time in Centuries
Posted: November 2, 2016
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/walls-jesus-tomb-exposed-first-time-centuries-180960953/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&no-ist
A Review of Reza Aslan’s ZEALOT
Posted: September 27, 2016
To hear my review of Reza Aslan’s Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth (2013), click on the arrow. The review is 58 minutes in length. Listen, or just read… Read More
Q&A 1462—Is Numbers 24:17 really a Messianic Prophecy?
Posted: August 27, 2016
How is Numbers 24:17 a Messianic prophecy? I’m not convinced. After all, these are the words of Balaam, who led the Israelites into sin. Help me out. To begin with,… Read More
Supreme Court Wrestles with Lesbian Adoptions (by John Clayton)
Posted: August 23, 2016
Used with permission by John Clayton, of Does God Exist? On March 7, 2016, the Supreme Court reversed Alabama’s refusal to recognize same-sex adoption, saying that same-sex couples cannot be… Read More
(Sarcastic) Piece on the Sinner’s Prayer
Posted: August 17, 2016
Bible Lacking Sinner’s Prayer Returned For Full Refund
Reflections on Sabbath service
Posted: August 4, 2016
by Daniel Berk, Madrid Shabbat Shalom For the first time in my life, I attended a Jewish Friday Sabbath Service with the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Congregation. Their synagogue in… Read More
Don’t Grieve the Spirit (Daniel C. Berk)
Posted: July 12, 2016
Holy Spirit 4 July 5th, 2016 God Grieves From Within I’ve been here in St. Louis for a few days now before a North American conference begins, and I’m inspired by… Read More
Don’t Listen to Guy!!
Posted: July 6, 2016
Guy Hammond’s ‘Strength in Weakness’ ministry is not without opposition. Click here to see some of the backlash.
Background to the Sinner’s Prayer, by David Platt
Posted: July 2, 2016
Click here to read this article. See also Steve Staten’s article on the Sinner’s Prayer here.
Would the world be more peaceful without religion?
Posted: June 29, 2016
Article of interest: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zcnm82p
Sub-Atomic Particles Are Evidence the Universe Was Created
Posted: June 18, 2016
String Theory Co-Founder: Sub-Atomic Particles Are Evidence the Universe Was Created By Barbara Hollingsworth | June 17, 2016 | 3:56 PM EDT Dr. Michio Kaku. (Wikipedia) (CNSNews.com) — Dr. Michio Kaku,… Read More
What a Homosexually Attracted, Canadian Christian Says About Orlando
Posted: June 17, 2016
Shooting in Orlando – What A Same Sex Attracted Christian Has to Say By Guy Hammond The world has gone mad. When police stormed the Pulse Nightclub in the early… Read More
The “M” Word
Posted: June 16, 2016
Issue 69 • June 2016 Are There Health Benefits to Masturbation? [Video] Matt Fradd • Since the days of psychologists like Sigmund Freud and Alfred Kinsey, people picture the sexual impulse as… Read More
What Can We Learn From the Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History?
Posted: June 13, 2016
What Can We Learn From Deadliest Mass Shooting in U.S. History? June 12, 2016, by Jon Sherwood In what has become a far too common occurrence in recent American history,… Read More
Like sheep without a shepherd
Posted: June 10, 2016
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06/08/sheep-run-loose-in-spanish-town-after-shepherd-falls-asleep/
Are Christian converts seeking asylum getting a raw deal?
Posted: June 6, 2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-36430880
New Parenting Resource
Posted: May 23, 2016
We have a new parenting resource for you to share! That’s right! We have an exciting new tool to help parents in the fight against Internet pornography. We have said… Read More
Honey, I Shrunk the Church?
Posted: May 5, 2016
Honey, I Shrunk the Church? May 5, 2016 John Porter In my relatively short time practicing house church, I have learned that there are many different ideas about what house… Read More
Postmodernism, Unboxed (longer) version
Posted: April 20, 2016
This is the expanded version of message I shared at the April 2017 UnBoxed Conference on Postmodernism, as well as at the Denver Youth & Family Conference in September 2017…. Read More
Q&A 1448 – Giving to those who beg
Posted: April 15, 2016
Whet about the issue of giving to people who beg on the streets? I am conflicted as to when that is the right thing to do and when it might… Read More
Christians, Politics and Social Media – Part 1
Posted: March 29, 2016
Article by Daniel C. Berk. Click here to read.
What God Has Joined Together
Posted: March 17, 2016
For an excellent article by David Instone-Brewer on the topic of Divorce & Remarriage, click here.
Divorce and Remarriage: A scholar’s take on the ancient issues
Posted: March 17, 2016
To read this article, please click here.
Q&A 1444 – The Resurrection (minimal facts)
Posted: March 10, 2016
I would be interested in knowing what you consider a strong argument for the resurrection of Christ. The vast majority of biblical scholars, whether Christian, Jewish, agnostic or atheist, admit… Read More
Do Christian Parents Flirt with the Idol of Safety?
Posted: March 1, 2016
Most families—rich, poor, or middle class—have an image, maybe even a dream, of what their child’s life will look like once they reach adulthood. If pressed to describe it, the image might… Read More
Christian Education
Posted: February 25, 2016
Here are two links containing schools, colleges and universities affiliated with Churches of Christ and the Christian Churches: http://kingstonchurchofchrist.com/christian-education/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_and_colleges_affiliated_with_the_Christian_churches_and_churches_of_Christ
Job: The Problem of Suffering
Posted: February 23, 2016
Through The Bible In 30 Days: Day 13 by Daniel Berk http://www.danielcberk.com/#!Through-The-Bible-In-30-Days-Day-13/n96v6/56acd5ee0cf205a1e8578110
Does Raising Self-Esteem Turn Children into Narcissists?
Posted: February 17, 2016
Article of interest http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/does-raising-self-esteem-turn-children-into-narcissists/
The Twain Shall Meet – Science & Religion
Posted: February 9, 2016
New York Times article on science and religion http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/books/review/the-twain-shall-meet.html?_r=0
New Film Promotes Belief in the Resurrection
Posted: February 7, 2016
Read about how this film, to be put out on Feb 19, 2016 from Sony Pictures, will assist many who don’t see Him to come to believe in Christ and His… Read More
Why Teens Leave the Church
Posted: February 7, 2016
The one reason why college students leave the church could surprise you. http://www.collegeandseminary.com/college-life/the-1-reason-why-college-students-leave-the-church-could-surprise-you/#
9 Sins the Church is Okay With
Posted: February 4, 2016
Are we changing the Bible to fit our culture or are we changing our culture to fit the Bible? http://www.faithit.com/9-sins-the-church-is-okay-with/
I Choose Us
Posted: January 28, 2016
Help for building stronger, healthier marriages, consider this great ministry: About I Choose Us Past & Future Facilitators’ Workshops About Us Testimonies Worldwide Channel News Asia – Interview Movie Copyright… Read More
What to Do When your Boss Asks You to Break the Rules
Posted: January 10, 2016
See the helpful article at the Harvard Business Review, 7 January 2016, by Peter T. Coleman and Robert Ferguson. CLICK HERE.
Thought-provoking website
Posted: December 18, 2015
Check out Daniel Berk’s thought-provoking website: http://www.danielcberk.com.
Revelation 17 (the 7 “kings”)
Posted: November 27, 2015
Click below for chapter notes on Revelation, chapter 17 Revelation-Explained-Lesson-17
Holy Ghost Movie Exposé – Tim Wirth & Sandy Simpson
Posted: November 25, 2015
A helpful critique of the current Zeitgeist and Weltgeist. Especially helpful: all the examples (video clips). Perhaps we don’t agree on every point of theology, but these guys have done a… Read More
Website contents
Posted: November 16, 2015
What do you get with your premium subscription? For less than 10 cents a day, you receive unlimited access to: 500+ MEATY ARTICLES, N.T. chapter studies, character studies, and more! NEARLY 1400 Q&As… Read More
10 Common Misconceptions about Religion
Posted: November 11, 2015
This is the full article connected with the 10 Nov 2015 newsletter, Answering Skeptics AB Our modern world, especially in the industrialized regions, seems to have a love/hate relationship with… Read More
Charles Darwin (two papers by Denis Lamoureux)
Posted: November 8, 2015
Here are two brilliant papers on Darwin, which should of interest to anyone following the creation & evolution debate. The author is my friend Denis Lamoureux, who is a professor… Read More
Reform Jews poised to pass transgender resolution
Posted: November 4, 2015
http://my.earthlink.net/article/us?guid=20151104/ab9530fb-be4b-4439-8e23-8a2993d4037e
13 Scriptures to Help Siblings Get Along
Posted: November 1, 2015
http://lizzylife.com/2015/10/27/13-scriptures-to-help-siblings-get-along/ – Elizabeth Thompson
Transgender in the Church – Brandon Redler
Posted: October 23, 2015
Showing Christ’s Love to Transgender People My name is Brandon Redler and it is an honor for me to be used by God in my role as a member of… Read More
13 Confidence-Building Scriptures for Kids and Teens
Posted: October 3, 2015
by Elizabeth Thompson http://lizzylife.com/2015/09/16/13-confidence-building-scriptures-for-kids-and-teens/
When Kids Know God Better Than We Do
Posted: October 1, 2015
by Elizabeth Thompson http://lizzylife.com/2015/08/03/when-kids-know-god-better-than-we-do/
Evil & Suffering: Cruciform living, pt. 1
Posted: September 23, 2015
This is the full newsletter article for 23 Sept 2015. Evil & suffering Today and next week, when we conclude our exploration of the problem of suffering, we will discuss… Read More
Jesus: Historical Evidence
Posted: September 19, 2015
Jesus: The Historical Evidence To hear the podcast (34 minutes), just click on the link. Click here to download. Historicity Three possibilities Mythological Existed, but the Bible has reinvented him… Read More
Thoughts on Randy Alcorn’s ‘The Treasure Principle’
Posted: September 17, 2015
Douglas Jacoby, 2015 I enjoyed reading Randy Alcorn’s The Treasure Principle. It’s light, readable, and makes many great points—especially for believers living in the affluent west. There were many helpful… Read More
The Great Ptolemaic Smackdown
Posted: September 10, 2015
My next door neighbor, enjoying the recent articles on evolution in which I reference the slowness of the academic world to accept heliocentricity (earth orbiting sun), sent these links. The… Read More
The atheist’s complaint: one Christian responds
Posted: September 1, 2015
A Christian brother asked me how I would respond to an atheist who is incensed at how theists caricature him and his friends. Here’s the atheist’s complaint. My response (in… Read More
Evolution: Answers to questions
Posted: September 1, 2015
Good answers Below are claims a skeptic might make — and possible responses the believer might make in return. 1. In portraying a 6-day creation 6000 years ago, Genesis is… Read More
Evolution: What About Genesis?
Posted: September 1, 2015
Evolution & Genesis (for newsletter 2 Sept 2015 in Answering Skeptics, R) Nature and Scripture, as we have seen, are complementary. This means that science and theology should be complementary,… Read More
Q&A 1422 – How can we prove Jesus is the Messiah from the O.T.?
Posted: August 25, 2015
I am from a Jewish background. Would you please explain how Jesus Christ can be the Messiah, using the Hebrew Bible? Thanks. A fair question — and especially when you’ve… Read More
How Wide the Divide: Sexuality & Culture
Posted: August 17, 2015
“How Wide the Divide: Sexuality at the Forefront, Culture at the Crossroads”, by Ravi Zacharias on July 15, 2015. http://rzim.org/global-blog/how-wide-the-divide-sexuality-at-the-forefront-culture-at-the-crossroads
‘Oldest’ Koran Fragments Found
Posted: July 23, 2015
It will be interesting to see how the wording in this fragment compares to the present-day canonical Qur’an. ‘Oldest’ Koran fragments found in Birmingham University What could be the world’s… Read More
Universities & their mottos
Posted: July 8, 2015
Universities & their Mottos is a podcast (25 minutes) examining how university education has changed in the last 1000 years, from training for Christian ministry to secular study, from broad… Read More
Jehovah’s Witnesses: I’ve Got Some “New Light” For You!
Posted: June 5, 2015
This site is full of great information, studies and explanations about the Jehovah Witness doctrines. http://thewatchtowerfiles.com/
Was oldest gospel really found in a mummy mask?
Posted: May 29, 2015
Click on the link to read this article posted on CNN http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/21/living/gospel-mummy-mask/index.html
Galatia, We Have a Problem
Posted: May 14, 2015
This short paper analyzes Paul’s passionate letter to the Galatians. Written by and used with permission of Graydon Stephenson. CLICK for the article.
America’s Changing Religious Landscape
Posted: May 12, 2015
http://www.pewforum.org/2015/05/12/americas-changing-religious-landscape/
What Scares the New Atheists, by John Gray
Posted: March 5, 2015
This link will take you to John Gray’s insightful article in The Guardian.
Q&A 1402 – How do we know God is perfect?
Posted: February 26, 2015
“I’m studying the Bible with a friend who is still coming to faith. This question came up: ‘Just because God exists doesn’t mean he must be a perfect being, does… Read More
River of Fire: Did God Create Hell? (Alexander Kalomiros)
Posted: February 24, 2015
For an unusually insightful perspective on hell by a Greek Orthodox perspective, read River of Fire. The author is Dr. Alexander Kalomiros.
The Decline and Rebirth of a Christian Anarchist Movement
Posted: February 20, 2015
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/02/c-allen-hobbs/anti-war-anti-state-christian-leaders/
What is the Real “Age of the Earth” Issue, by John Clayton
Posted: February 15, 2015
Adapted, with permission, from Does God Exist? January/February 2015, pp.3-9. Several years ago a spruce tree was discovered in Sweden that was determined by carbon dating to be 9,550 years… Read More
Rethinking Hell Conference
Posted: February 2, 2015
The details for a conference taking place in Pasadena, CA in June, 2015 http://www.rethinkinghellconference.com/
7 Startling Facts: An Up Close Look at Church Attendance in America
Posted: February 2, 2015
Click for a most illuminating study.
Tips for speakers 2: Welcome talks, contribution talks, etc
Posted: January 21, 2015
This document contains the guidelines we use in the North River Church of Christ for anyone speaking before the congregation. Rather than leaving it to chance, let’s be proactive. Solid… Read More
Tips for speakers 1: Communion talks
Posted: January 21, 2015
This is the first of two documents intended to improve, streamline, and sharpen the address given in many churches before the Lord’s Supper. (The second document covers welcome talks, announcements,… Read More
Yahweh & the Ancient Gods
Posted: November 26, 2014
Originally titled Our God is an Awesome God: A Close Look at the gods of the Ancient World, and Why Yahweh is Best, this podcast examines the rivals of the one true… Read More
Q&A 1391 – Consummating a marriage?
Posted: November 19, 2014
If possible, a couple should consummate the marriage sexually, fulfilling the physical aspect of the “one flesh” principle. But if they don’t, is such a couple still considered married in… Read More
Q&A 1385 – With human divinity, is there a “quadrinity”?
Posted: September 26, 2014
Is there a quadrinity? Clearly, the Bible supports the triune nature of God. Moreover, the Scriptures demonstrate mutual love, honor, submission, and dependency between each part. I cannot help but notice… Read More
Slavery and the Bible
Posted: September 12, 2014
Here are a podcast and notes on Slavery and the Bible (43 minutes). To download the talk, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Q&A 1380 – The missing day of Joshua, or Misuse of the Bible in Christian Evidences
Posted: August 12, 2014
Is there astronomical evidence for the missing day of Joshua 10? I saw somewhere that there is, and once heard a preacher confirm it. Often more harm than good is done… Read More
Cielo e Infierno: Castigo Terminal
Posted: August 8, 2014
Click on link for the PDF: Cielo e Infierno: Castigo Terminal For the English version of Heaven and Hell: Terminal Punishment (1991), click here.
Q&A 1377 – Manuscript discovery proves Jesus married?
Posted: July 16, 2014
Recent claims that Jesus was married — always sure to draw a crowd — are based on the discovery of an ancient manuscript that has come to light. It’s not… Read More
Israel: A community of radical counter-culture
Posted: July 15, 2014
Israel was called to demonstrate the true God to the world (Exodus 19:4-6; Isaiah 49:6; Malachi 1:11,14; etc). Her religion was radically different to all other ancient religions (such as… Read More
Q&A 1376 – Did God Kill Uzzah?
Posted: July 7, 2014
Author: John Clayton of Does God Exist? Used with permission. When Richard Dawkins released his now famous atheist rant against God, he opened the door for many arm-chair atheists on… Read More
Business Ethics
Posted: June 17, 2014
Listen to Business Ethics (22 minutes). Click here to download. Consequences of breakdown of of ethics The breakdown of ethics in the workplace has dire social and personal consequences: Resentment and… Read More
Q&A 1372 – Jesus and Horus (Egyptian god)
Posted: June 1, 2014
What’s the relationship between Jesus and Horus? Are they one and the same, or close relatives? I have heard that the Christians borrowed from Egyptian mythology. There is no relationship… Read More
Divorce rates, inside the church and outside
Posted: May 20, 2014
It is common to hear depressing statistics about divorce rates. The myth of the 50% divorce rate has been debunked for many years. But what about divorce rates within the… Read More
The Paranormal – Biblical Perspective
Posted: May 6, 2014
This is one of the keynote messages at a 2011 conference on the Paranormal — aboard the Queen Mary, a “haunted ship.” The lesson is about an hour in length…. Read More
Jesus, Politics and Social Media – Tom Jones
Posted: January 11, 2014
I want to say at the beginning that I hope you will read this as a heart-felt appeal and not as in-your-face challenge. Most of us know that Jesus’ call… Read More
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 5 – Gospels False and True
Posted: January 7, 2014
To listen to podcast later, right click link below and “Save target as” or “Save link as” Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 4 – The New Testament Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha
Posted: December 14, 2013
To download this audio & listen to it later, click below and “save target as” or “save link as”. Download Podcast For PDF notes for this class, click Here
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 2 – The Old Testament Apocrypha
Posted: November 26, 2013
This is the second lesson in the series. To listen to podcast later, right click link below and “Save target as” or “Save link as” Download Podcast For PDF notes… Read More
How the Bible Came to Be, Part 1—The formation of the Old Testament
Posted: November 26, 2013
To download the podcast and play it later, right click on the “download podcast” link below and select “save link as” or “save target as”. Download talk For even more,… Read More
Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 2 (Steven Jacoby)
Posted: September 3, 2013
To listen to Steven Jacoby’s Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 2 (29 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 1 (Steven Jacoby)
Posted: September 3, 2013
To listen to Steven Jacoby’s Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 1 (25 minutes), click on the play button: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as”… Read More
Catholic Church repudiates limbo
Posted: August 30, 2013
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070420/ts_nm/pope_limbo_dc
Prayer Points: Republic of Ghana
Posted: July 31, 2013
This west African nation (population 24 million) is sandwiched between the Ivory Coast (to the west) and Togo (to the east). Next to the small nation of Togo is the… Read More
The Gospels Gain Respect
Posted: July 31, 2013
The Gospels Gain Respect (Edward Fudge, used with permission) For the past century, much of scholarly opinion has held that the Gospels as we have them were not written by… Read More
Monday Dinner
Posted: July 31, 2013
Mon 12 Mar 2012, Norcross, GA — in case you want to meet Michael Licona and Josh McDowell this Monday night, at dinner. (I’ll be there.) Update: 65 persons were… Read More
Bart Ehrman’s Forged – review by Michael Licona
Posted: July 31, 2013
Bart Ehrman penned Forged to argue that most of the NT is deceitfully attributed to men who never wrote these documents. The book was published in 2011. Michael Licona offers… Read More
Biblical literacy (the Pew Forum)
Posted: July 31, 2013
On Pew Forum’s 2010 U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey, which asked 32 questions on the Bible, major religious figures and core beliefs and practices, the average score was 16 correct. Who scored… Read More
The Restoration Hermeneutic & Fractures of the Church (Ron Petter)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to download the .pdf file. Ron Petter is a respected Canadian evangelist and teacher in Hamilton, Ontario. Ron is working on his PhD at McMaster Divinity College, (www.macdiv.ca)… Read More
Can you write a review?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Would anyone like to write a brief review of one of my books at CBD? Compelling Evidence The Ultimate Bible Quiz Book Your Bible Questions Answered OR A Quick Overview… Read More
Inspiring journal update (J.R., China)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Note: Names altered for purposes of security Dear all, I wanted to share a very special weekend T. and I had last weekend. Our dear brother and sister, R. &… Read More
Ghosts / Violent World / Abuse of Women in China
Posted: July 31, 2013
All the following are used by permission of John Clayton (www.doesgodexist.org). These excerpts are from the Jan/Feb 2012 issue. BELIEVING IN GHOSTS. One of the areas we have gotten involved… Read More
Listen to Debate 7 — Richard Carrier v. Douglas Jacoby
Posted: July 31, 2013
Title: Jesus Christ — Son of God or Apocalyptic Prophet? And this is Richard Carrier’s own announcement of the event. Hopefully lots of atheists and lots of believers will support… Read More
Useful facts (The Foster Report [AACC], 2011)
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following facts have been culled from the bulletin of the American Association of Christian Counselors, "For the Record: The Foster Report," by Gary D. Foster. Gay – The average… Read More
Testing the Strong Ones (by Rocky Braat)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Rocky Braat is a friend of mine who loves the poor and the hurting and the needy. He has also fallen in love with India. Here is his latest report…. Read More
Participatory church (Michael Konomos), 2010
Posted: July 31, 2013
I am taking a closer look at the case for participatory church meetings outside 1 Corinthians 14. I will concede that 1 Corinthians 14 is the closest that we have… Read More
Listen to Debate 6: Is Christianity Rational?
Posted: July 31, 2013
Listen to Debate 6: Is Christianity Rational? Debate with atheist Robert Brotherus took place 10 September 2011 (Helsinki). Please listen to it and tell your friends — believing and nonbelieving!… Read More
9/11 — One Year Later
Posted: July 31, 2013
Used with permission from Edward Fudge. Ten years ago today, on September 11, 2001, a cohort of militant Muslim terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners over U.S. airspace. Then, with specific… Read More
Ron Moseley’s Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church
Posted: July 31, 2013
Ron Moseley’s book, Yeshua: A Guide to the Real Jesus and the Original Church (Clarksville, Maryland: Messianic Jewish Publishers, 1996) is an interesting read. I have met representatives of this… Read More
Appendixes to A Quick Overview of the Bible
Posted: July 31, 2013
Note: These appendices supplement the first edition of the Quick Overview. They are included in the second (expanded) edition of 2019. Appendix A You Can Read the Bible in a… Read More
Watson Baltic trip report
Posted: July 31, 2013
Ken & Kat’s Big Jacoby AdventureSeptember 2011By Ken Watson My wife and I would like to do something different for our vacation this year. Maybe something that would help others and… Read More
Evangelistic Bible Study Series
Posted: July 31, 2013
Download the "Evangelistic Bible Study Series" (.pdf format)
CHURCH WITHOUT JESUS, by Edward Fudge
Posted: July 31, 2013
(used with permission) There is a church in my town which features inspirational speakers, although they never mention sin or salvation through Jesus Christ. Sometimes they seem to say that… Read More
Giberson claims creationists are driving young people out of the church
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karl-giberson-phd/creationists-and-young-christians_b_1096839.html?ref=tw
Debate 6 (Helsinki)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Listen to Debate 6: Is Christianity Rational? Debate with atheist Robert Brotherus took place 10 September 2011 (Helsinki). Please listen to it and tell your friends — believing and nonbelieving=
Losing our Identity (by Edward Fudge)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Used with permission. A critic of this ministry says that we in the Churches of Christ have restored the New Testament church. Our mission now, he says, is to… Read More
Stone-Campbell Timeline
Posted: July 31, 2013
Church History: Restoration Movement This presentation introduces you to the major figures in the Restoration Movement, also known as the Stone-Campbell movement. Short pieces of text along with pictures illustrate… Read More
Stairway to Heaven, by Mike Leno
Posted: July 31, 2013
In the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation, the Church of Rome decided to call a general church council to address a number of issues. Besides being the first council of… Read More
5 Church “Rejection” Traps Leaders Should Avoid, by David Fitch
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to download this interesting article in .pdf format.
AVOIDING ‘R’-RATED SPEECH
Posted: July 31, 2013
Used with the permission of Edward Fudge, of gracEmail. A gracEmail subscriber writes: “My 12-year-old child asked me the other day why she is permitted to say some words but… Read More
America’s New God, by Michael Youssef
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://townhall.com/columnists/michaelyoussef/2011/08/14/americas_new_god
Christian Scholars’ Conference 2011
Posted: July 31, 2013
CSC AT PEPPERDINE — Nearly 500 scholars representing approximately 100 universities, seminaries and other institutions are gathering next week for the Christian Scholars Conference at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California,… Read More
Aziz Sarah is Named National Geographic’s 2011 Emerging Explorer
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://news.gmu.edu/articles/6918
Prison ministry – inspiration from Kit Cummings
Posted: July 31, 2013
Check out Power of Peace Project, an inspiring ministry led by Kit Cummings. Kit has been involved in prison ministry for many years and is a true pioneer in this… Read More
Rabbinic traditions
Posted: July 31, 2013
This is a valuable resource for learning what the ancient rabbis taught: http://www.tyndalearchive.com/TRENT/Vol1/
Greg Koukl: Questioning Authority
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click on the link for a helpful article for students whose faith is being challenged by their teachers/professors. This comes from Stand to Reason, the ministry of Greg Koukl: Questioning… Read More
Pseudepigraphal Works
Posted: July 31, 2013
Works of the Pseudepigrapha include the Apocalypse of Abraham the Apocalypse of Adam the Testament of Adam the Life of Adam and Eve Ahiqar the Letter of Aristeas Aristeas the… Read More
Euthanasia
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following article is from the Jan/Feb 2010 issue of Does God Exist? Used by permission. EUTHANASIA GOES BIG TIME Sir Edward Downs was known by many people as the former… Read More
The spectrum of Judaism in the 1st century AD
Posted: July 31, 2013
Most of the sects of first century Judaism have their roots in the intertestamental period. Every one casts light on the New Testament. In this article we will explore seven… Read More
Strength in Weakness First Ever “Live Webinar” Only 1 Week Away!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Strength in Weakness First Ever "Live Webinar" Only 1 Week Away! Press Release For Immediate Release Strength in Weakness Partners with the Canadian School of Missions to Bring You… Read More
Unmasking Muhammad
Posted: July 31, 2013
Despite its vitriol and writing errors, this free book, in pdf form, sheds tremendous light on the character of Muhammad and the religion he launched in the 7th century. Click… Read More
Christianity Today Article – The Problem with Pizzazz
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for an interesting article from Christianity Today. (Music, worship, hype…)
New Worship – by Dr. Peter Masters
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here for an interesting article by Dr. Peter Masters.
Bible Survey results (May 2011)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Typical age of person taking survey: 15 years in Christ(48% indicated 10-20 years as Bible readers, and 100% were in the 1-40 years age group) Number of times completely read… Read More
EGYPT
Posted: July 31, 2013
I will share about my recent trip to Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries in Newsletter 2 (February 2011). Very encouraging trip! Thanks for all your prayers. Please consider having… Read More
Jacoby PUBLICATIONS
Posted: July 31, 2013
BOOKS & AUDIO Books Advanced Christian Training (1986) Till the Nets are Full (formerly Shining Like Stars). Also available in Vietnamese. The Powerful Delusion (1987) I Was Hungry! The Christian… Read More
For the Record: The Foster Report
Posted: July 31, 2013
Excerpted from Christian Counseling Connection, a publication of the American Association of Christian Counselors (www.aacc.net), Vol 17, Issue 3, p.15. I came across these interesting facts in the most recent… Read More
Prayers needed for Mexico (danger)!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Greetings from Mexico. We really need your prayers for the safety of the innocent people and the church. We need to add those 8 killed today [13 Feb 2011] in the… Read More
The New Testament comes to remote peoples (Papua New Guinea)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9dpmp_-TY0 Posted 20 February 2011
Human testing, End-times Earthquakes, Muslim College, Civil partnership
Posted: July 31, 2013
All the following, adapted from the Jan/Feb 2001 issue of John Clayton’s Does God Exist, are used with permission. HUMAN TESTING IN THE PASTEinstein said it best: “Religion without science… Read More
We cannot walk the path alone
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here are some cool quotes that pepper the history of the church. Each shows and awareness that one-another relationships, and in fact mentoring, play a useful role in spiritual maturity…. Read More
The Fruit of Religious Faith (2011)
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://blog.heritage.org/2011/03/14/familyfacts-org-the-fruit-of-religious-faith-in-america/
Intriguing archaeological discovery
Posted: July 31, 2013
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1372741/Hidden-cave-First-portrait-Jesus-1-70-ancient-books.html
Easter evidence (from Tyndale House)
Posted: July 31, 2013
As the Easter season is upon us, want to learn more about some of the evidence for Jesus’ crucifixion? The 2nd-4th videos on this page are very interesting, and have… Read More
Francis Chan on baptism (21 Feb 2011)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click here to watch a 5-minute video on baptism. Chan’s view sees baptism as salvific, in the sense of a pledge and an appeal (combining the best of both translation alternatives,… Read More
Man’s Sinfulness, by Michael Cameron
Posted: July 31, 2013
My Current View of Man’s Sinfulness, by Michael Cameron (2010)
Bauckham, The Gospels and Eyewitnesses
Posted: July 31, 2013
GOSPELS AND EYEWITNESSES — Professor Richard Bauckham of Cambridge, England, one of the world’s most highly respected scholars on the New Testament, the early church, and Second Temple Judaism, has… Read More
New book from Douglas Jacoby!
Posted: July 31, 2013
Check out my latest release, The Ultimate Bible Quiz Book. CLICK HERE
Recommended books on understanding homosexuality
Posted: July 31, 2013
1. Joe Dallas, The Gay Gospel. Very easy to read. 2. Robert A. J. Gagnon, The Bible and Homosexual Practice. More in-depth. 3. Guy Hammond, Caring Beyond the Margins. Superb. For more:… Read More
Thoughts on Inerrancy, by Lang & Lamoureux
Posted: July 31, 2013
1. General Revelation & The Doctrine of Scripture, by John Lang 2. Lessons from the Heavens, by Denis O. Lamoureux
HELPING CHRISTIANS DEAL WITH HOMOSEXUALITY
Posted: July 31, 2013
For the 5-lesson audio set (MP3), just released from IPI, click here. This is a joint production of AIM and SWI, the Athens Institute of Ministry and Strength in Weakness… Read More
BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR, ISRAEL, October 2011
Posted: July 31, 2013
Full information in the attached file. Download the .doc file by clicking here.Registration details inside. To pay by credit card, click here. Previous BSTs: 2010: London & Oxford2009: Rome &… Read More
Personal note from Eastern Europe (2008)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Note to my family from Eastern Europe, 2008. Nothing theological here, but some who follow the IBTM will appreciate it.I’m eating dinner. It’s 9 pm. Plate of salmon with olives. Every… Read More
BANGLADESH AIM Scholarships sought
Posted: July 31, 2013
AIM, the biblical training wing of the international teaching ministry, has found sponsorship for many students in the developing world. Would you contribute to, or wholly underwrite, one of our… Read More
Beyond Muslim Hostility (parts 1 and 2)
Posted: July 31, 2013
gracEmail®Edward FudgeBEHIND MUSLIM HOSTILITY It is shocking to hear, as we now do with increasing frequency, that millions of Middle-Eastern Muslims hate the West, and the USA in particular…. Read More
News from the AACC
Posted: July 31, 2013
The following has been adapted from For the Record: The Foster Report, in (Christian Counseling Connection, Vol.17, No.2 (2010). 78% of adults were married in 1970, vs. only 57% in 2008…. Read More
Resources for Counseling and Mental Health, by Dr Penny Cox
Posted: July 31, 2013
Common Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression — download the .doc file by clicking here. Why Caring for Others Can Get Tough — download the .doc file by clicking here. Some… Read More
Wrestling with an Angel, by Dana Hawkins (2010)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Description of Wrestling with an Angel, from the DPI website: A book for those who are wrestling with life — and need a reason to make it through to the… Read More
Communion lessons
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click HERE to visit a useful website from Mark Shaw, a teacher in Southern California. It will be especially handy if you have been asked to share some thoughts before… Read More
Contribution lessons
Posted: July 31, 2013
Click HERE to visit a useful website from Mark Shaw, a teacher in Southern California. It will be especially handy if you have been asked to share some thoughts before… Read More
Hebrews: Back from the Edge (audio series)
Posted: July 31, 2013
Hebrews is a brilliant document bridging the testaments and exploring the life-giving Old Testament exposition of its anonymous author. We all know the experience of drifting, wandering away from our… Read More
Listen to chapter 2 of Compelling Evidence
Posted: July 31, 2013
Here you can listen to chapter 2 of my 2010 release Compelling Evidence: Finding Truth in an Age of Doubt. The file is 32 minutes in length. This is an… Read More
Maybe later: The phrase hectic parents use most for their children
Posted: July 31, 2013
“Maybe later” has become the phrase overemployed by a generation of hectic parents, new research revealed on Wednesday. Published: 7:30AM BST 20 May 2010, in The Telegraph (UK) It has… Read More
INDIA — unrestricted access to Premium site
Posted: July 31, 2013
Thanks to a generous donation from a family in the US, all Indian Christians now have access to the premium site. (This is at a 99% discount.) If you are… Read More
Compelling Evidence = e-book
Posted: July 31, 2013
My 2010 release is available as an e-book, if you like Kindle… Click here.
The Shack – podcast
Posted: July 31, 2013
Check out my podcast on Wm. Paul Young’s The Shack. Recorded 29 June 2010.