To listen to lesson 7 in the CLEAN series, The Leprosy of Naaman (14 minutes), click on the play arrow. Or you can download the podcast by right clicking here and choosing ‘save target… Read More
Faith & Parenting Styles, by Jennifer Francis
How can Faith Enhance Your Parenting Style? Your choice of parenting style can ‘make or break’ your child, according to recent scientific studies. In one study published in the journal Frontiers,… Read More
Beyond Conflict: Science, Faith, and the Big Questions
Registration is now open for the 2019 BioLogos Conference! March 27-29, 2019, Baltimore, MD Explore the tough questions with top scholars and communicators. As we explore the harmony between science and faith, we’re… Read More
Israel tour biblical notes (by Michelle Wright)
Study Suggestions (by Michelle Wright, 2018) This is in no way an exhaustive guide, but just some thoughts and passages to reflect on while we are in Israel. I hope… Read More
Q&A 1536 – Painkillers – Opioids
A lot of people I know are on painkillers. Given the role that suffering plays in developing character and a cruciform life, should we avoid taking pills? There are always… Read More
Preferring Infertility, by Abigail Dodds
How We Worship the Queen of Heaven What must God think of a society that has made child sacrifice normal for the sake of elective infertility? Read here.
Mary Magdalene (the movie)
A Review (anonymous) of Mary Magdalene (2018) How Mary is portrayed Mary is shown as a fisherman—she is not portrayed as a prostitute (in the end of the movie they explain… Read More
OT53-Rahab (CJ Jones)
For the O.T. Character Study, Rahab (27 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 41
From the mention of rebirth (“born of him” in 2:29), John moves into praise for God and his love for us as his children. He reminds us that the reason… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 40
In the first part of chapter two John warns his readers to follow Jesus, not the world. He is responding to a serious problem. Christians are defecting, leaving the faith. In the second… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 30
Click on the arrow to play the podcast (19 minutes), or right click here, save and listen later. 18:1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 23
After the podcast on scripture memory, we now return to the gospel of John, chapter 12. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (12 minutes), or right click here… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 11
Today we finish John 4 and begin John 5. Click on the arrow to play the podcast (25 minutes), or right click here to download and listen later. 43 When the two… Read More
A Tour Through John, Lesson 3
Having set the stage with his prologue (vv.1-18), John the evangelist now begins the story proper. In this lesson (22 minutes), we cover John 1:19-34, which details the first two… Read More
Q&A 1515 – Angels before Humans?
If angels were made to serve humans (Heb 1:14), then were angels created before there were humans, or after? Guest response by Joe Sciortino I’m not sure, but if God’s… Read More
OT49-Daniel.mp3
For O.T. Lesson 49, Daniel (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1504 – Women prophesying (1 Cor 11)
What do you think is the most accurate translation of “propheteousa” in 1 Corinthians 11:5? A conservative translation would be merely “speak,” but I don’t think that translation accurately captures… Read More
Q&A 1495 – Islam means peace?
Is “Islam” really the Arabic word for peace? For some time now, and especially since the attacks of 9/11, many Muslims have made the claim: Islam means peace. (Not that it’s… Read More
Q&A 1464—Praying to saints?
Why should people not pray to the saints? My Catholic friend says she is asking these people to pray (intercede) for her, and that it is just like asking a… Read More
Q&A 1449 – Okay for Christians to rewrite worldly songs / sing them in church?
A brother recently wrote to me, “I would love some biblical input on rewriting well known songs from the world and singing them in church services. Do the lyrics’ original… Read More
The Structure of the Old Testament
Here are a lesson and notes on The Structure of the Old Testament (46 minutes). Download it from here. To download the podcast, right click on the download link, and choose “save target… Read More
Responses to the Paradigm Shift series
Here is an assortment of comments on the Paradigm Series, sent in from all over the world (Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia). We have edited some of them… Read More
10 Common Misconceptions about Religion
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
OT37-Jehu.mp3
For O.T. Lesson 37, Jehu (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1424 – Ahab’s descendants unfairly punished?
Why does God essentially declare death to all of Ahab’s descendants (1 Kings 21:22,29) as a result of his sin, yet also proclaim (2 Kings 14:6/Deuteronomy 24:16 ) that children… Read More
Thyatira: The Pressure to “Tolerate”
Click in the arrow to listen to the message (21 minutes). All the notes are below. Click here to download. Thyatira: Introduction 4th and middle letter to the 7 churches in… Read More
Yahweh & the Ancient Gods
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 1383 – 2nd Beast = American presidential stonemason Illuminati?
I listened to your podcast series on Revelation. I thought you did an excellent job of exegesis on Revelation 13; the first beast being the political/military branch of Rome (or… Read More
Q&A 1382 – Baha’í and Christian at the same time?
Dear Dr. J, I just found, and listened to your podcast. I enjoyed listening to it. Thank you! Here is a challenging question for you: Can you be both a… Read More
Israel: A community of radical counter-culture
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
A Mass Conversion of Israel?
Will all of national Israel be saved in the end times? This is certainly a beautiful thought, yet are we to take Romans 11:26 literally? In this podcast I offer… Read More
THRIVE! (sample chapter)
Don’t Just Survive. Thrive! Using Psalms to Help You Soar Table of Contents Thriving—or Just Surviving? Psalm 23 Two Paths: Psalm 1 God’s Word in the Psalms: Psalms 19 &… Read More
The Gender of God
To hear The Gender of God (13 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 27: 500 Years of Alternative Christs (Reformation onward)
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast In this final lesson in the sub-series on Christ as understood… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 19: Hebrews—Not Just Superior, But Supreme
Christ Through the Ages, 19: Hebrews–Not Just Superior, But Supreme! Listen to the podcast (19 minutes) — and learn. To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 10: John–Heavenly Word, Human Flesh
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast Listen to the 10th podcast in the series (11 minutes), John:… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 8: Matthew–Jesus was Jewish
The 8th lesson in our series is Matthew: Jesus was Jewish (15 mins). To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” -… Read More
Christ Through the Ages, 1: Fixing Our Eyes on Him
To download, right click on the link and click “Save Link As” or “Save target As” – Download Podcast This is the introduction to and first lesson in the series… Read More
Tithes & Offerings, Pt. 2 (Steven Jacoby)
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)
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
Christianity Today Article – The Problem with Pizzazz
Click here for an interesting article from Christianity Today. (Music, worship, hype…)
Happy Purim!
Purim — The Upside Down Holiday (by Phillip Lester) Greetings and shalom (peace). If you didn’t know it – this is a special day. Today is Purim! In a world of… Read More
2012—The End of the World (Mayan prediction)
By John Clayton, 2009 Reprinted with permission. Since the beginning of religion on this planet, there have been people who were predicting the destruction of the earth. It is pretty… Read More
How tithing came into the Christian church
The Ancient Rise and Recent Fall of Tithing: Is yet another time-honored Christian practice fading from view? — Collin Hansen | posted 8/08/2008 12:33PM Original link During the first few… Read More
Gospel Solutions to Prejudice & Separation
WHY DO THE NATIONS RAGE? Gospel Solutions to Prejudice and Separation 2009 International Teaching Seminar, August 14-16 Atlanta, Georgia by Steve Staten Can the gospel that is proclaimed for “every… Read More
Watchman Nee on Soul & Spirit, by Gordon Ferguson
WATCHMAN NEE’S TEACHING ON SOUL AND SPIRIT: A FORM OF NEO-GNOSTICISM A Review By Gordon Ferguson My Introduction To Watchman Nee and Witness Lee In my first ministry job, I… Read More
Matters of Conscience — A Deeper Look, by Gordon Ferguson
Common Misconceptions The study of conscience biblically is a very interesting study, due partly to how misunderstood the subject actually is by many. For example, it is common to hear… Read More
ANTHOLOGY: GREAT QUOTES
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. — George Orwell When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any… Read More
Islam D (hadith 2)
Here are a podcast and notes on The Hadith, Pt. 2 (52 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1328 – Christian Graffiti? (Deut 6:9)
Why were the Jews told to write out scripture on their gates? I get that having God’s word written inside our houses would be a great reminder to stay focused… Read More
Q&A 1319 – Eating Healthy
In a discussion with a friend about eating being an ‘act of worship,’ somehow he was thinking that there was a connection with sin manifesting itself as disease in the… Read More
Psalm 130 and 62
Here are a podcast and notes for Psalms 130 & 62 and Habakkuk 3: Learning about God (29 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save… Read More
Psalm 1
Here are a podcast and notes for Introduction to Psalms and Psalm 1 (27 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Matthias & Joseph (Jackson Cheng)
For N.T. Character Study 28, Matthias & Joseph (23 minutes), by Jackson Cheng (Honolulu), just click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select… Read More
Q&A 1310 – Do I Have To Attend Church?
When I study church with people during Bible study it’s a bit daunting to them. My question is, is the church study a salvation issue? Do people have to attend… Read More
Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue J: The 10th Commandment (14 minutes) To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment
Here are a podcast and notes on Decalogue C: The 3rd Commandment (16 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
Q&A 1299 – Nude art?
This issue has been one lately that I have been researching some. I started with a search online for ‘Christian views of nude art’. I found a lot of articles that take… Read More
Baha’i & Tolerance
Here are a podcast and notes on Bahá’í & 21st Century Tolerance (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Shinto
Here are a podcast and notes on Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Shinto (19 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as”… Read More
Q&A 1269 – The view of Jesus in other religions
I want to understand how other religions view Jesus. Have you written anything on that topic? I want to make sure I am on base as I share this information… Read More
Q&A 1220 – Mental cursing
I have been struggling with cursing in my mind. I have read the scriptures about getting rid of filthy language. Yet when I read the scriptures and pray I fail…. Read More
Hinduism & Buddhism
Here are a podcast and notes on Hinduism & Buddhism (22 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More
Q&A 1171 – First commandment a statement or an imperative?
Studying the ten commandments made me wonder whether the first commandment is an action command, or a call to faith, or even perhaps an "action point" about our worship? I… Read More
Q&A 1168 – Weekly contribution?
Do you think it is appropriate to have a portion of the worship service dedicated to the giving, where we spend 5 to 10 minutes inspiring members to give, or… Read More
Q&A 1163 — Randy Alcorn’s Heaven
What do you think about Randy Alcorn’s book Heaven? Is he right that heaven will be down here on earth? When I read Alcorn’s 2004 bestseller Heaven, I expected to… Read More
Q&A 1159—Review of Tolle’s A New Earth
As a Christian sister, I am very interested in Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth. What is your opinion about this book? I was just wondering. Tolle’s popular A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose has… Read More
Amos E
Here are a podcast and notes on Amos, lesson E (19 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can… Read More
Amos C
Here are a podcast and notes on Amos, lesson C (18 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Holiness
To hear Holiness (42 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… Read More
Q&A 1057 – House churches?
I have been a faithful (although far from perfect ) disciple for 11 years, and have experienced the highs and lows of the ICOC movement. I am fortunate to be… Read More
Q&A 1052 – The High Priest wore bells?
In Exodus 28:33 and 39:25 we read that the high priest wore bells on his garments. I read somewhere that this was to let the priests standing outside know if… Read More
Q&A 1045 – Samaritans more righteous?
Considering the Parable of the Good Samaritan [Luke 10], the openness of the Samaritan woman [John 4], and other passages in the gospels, can it be said that Samaritans were more God-fearing in heart than the Jews in… Read More
Q&A 1003 – The anointed ones of Zechariah 4:14
Who are the "two who are anointed" in Zechariah 4:14? I have studied this out myself and I cannot seem to figure it out. Maybe you could help. — Chuck… Read More
Vampires
To hear Vampires (21 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Angelic Beings (angels, cherubim, seraphim, powers, demons)
The Angelic Beings is 30 minutes in length. To listen, click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save… Read More
Crime & Punishment 2: Capital Punishment
To listen to Crime & Punishment 2: Thoughts on Capital Punishment (27 minutes), click on the play button below. To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link… Read More
Avatar: My response to the film
Here are a podcast and notes on Avatar (12 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you can… Read More
Earthquake, Storm, Fire, Flood: Responding to Natural Disaster
To hear the podcast (30 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… Read More
Q&A 0886 – Blessings / thanksgiving for babies
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 0881 – Medical marijuana
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 0864 – Hard Questions
I studied the Bible the other day with a guy who posed some pretty interesting questions. For one, he asked: "If God is so ‘unconditionally loving’ and compassionate, then why… Read More
Q&A 0854 – Rich Man and Lazarus
I was studying Luke 16 this morning and focused specifically on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. I have heard that one interpretation of this parable is that… Read More
Q&A 0843 – The Thief on the Cross
The thief (robber) on the cross couldn’t get baptized and was still saved. How can we explain that? Do extraordinary faith and confession of Jesus as Lord save us, as… Read More
Q&A 0758 – The Cabbala
I read a book called With God in Solitary Confinement, by Richard Wurmbrand. There is a part about his thoughts on the female principle in the Deity. He uses Genesis… Read More
MATTHEW 2
1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who… Read More
MATTHEW 5 – B
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you… Read More
MATTHEW 15 – A
1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash… Read More
MATTHEW 28
1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there… Read More
MARK 7
1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands… Read More
MARK 10 – A
1 Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he… Read More
Q&A 0709 – The deaths of Nadab and Abihu
I have begun reading through Leviticus to get a better understanding and appreciation of the temple/tabernacle worship. One of the striking things is the sudden death of Nadab and Abihu,… Read More
Q&A 0660 – Ahab
A footnote in my NASB study Bible on 1 Kings 16 said Ahab was probably worshiping both YHWH and Baal, because the names of both of Ahab’s sons refer to… Read More
Q&A 0546 – Jehu went too far!
I was reading in my quiet time in Hosea 1:4 that God was going to punish Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel. Yet in 2 Kings 9 and 10, God… Read More
Q&A 0510 – Movies?
It seems that actors and actresses are held up as the standard to live by in the world, to the point of being worshipped (idol worship). We as humans can’t… Read More
Q&A 0468 – A three-day journey?
In Moses’ encounter with Pharaoh, he asked the Egyptian ruler if the Israelites could have three days to go and worship God in the wilderness. Of course they eventually left… Read More
Q&A 0389 – The remnant
I would like to know more about the remnant of God. How do we know which church is the actual remnant? — Robert The "remnant" (Isaiah 10:22 and other passages)… Read More
Build your vocabulary!
Following are five of the 52 “words of the week” from calendar 2006. Learn and use them well! Acidulous (Pron.: a-SID-you-luss)Acidulous means “having a sour, harsh, or caustic disposition or… Read More
LUKE 1 – D
39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth… Read More
LUKE 1 – E
56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son…. Read More
LUKE 16 – A
1 Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, `What is this… Read More
LUKE 24 – A
1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the… Read More
Q&A 0327 – World religions
Where did all the religions of the world come from? And when did they originate? This is a huge question, and I prefer to give a short answer, then refer… Read More
Q&A 0291 – Easter origins
Where does Easter come from? Should Christians celebrate it? Following is an article I wrote on the subject of Easter in 1986. If you prefer to listen to a podcast… Read More
Linguistic Insight: amen
What does the word “amen” really mean? If you were like me, you learned to say it after “grace,” thanking God for the food before you ate a meal. Can… Read More
Who Is My Brother? (2006 Teachers’ Seminar)
‘WHO IS MY BROTHER?’ 12th Annual International Teachers’ Seminar ‘ November 16-19, Jurys Hotel, Washington, DC Previous locations: London, Jerusalem, Paris, Berlin, Athens, Chicago, Rome WHO IS MY BROTHER? This… Read More
Family Circle: Freeing Our Families
For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons made themselves contemptible, and he failed to restrain them. — 1 Samuel… Read More
Family Circle: Parental Modeling
The following is an excerpted chapter from our book on raising children, Principle-Centered Parenting: Christian Parenting in a Non-Christian World. The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses seat; therefore do… Read More
Apologetics: Why I Left Atheism, by John Clayton
Of all the lessons that I present concerning the existence of God and of all the material that I try to make available to people to learn about God’s existence,… Read More
Q&A 0184 – The Satanic Verses
Q&A 0184 – The Satanic Verses What are “the Satanic verses”? In a moment of weakness, Muhammad allowed worship to the three daughters of Allah (Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, and Manat). He… Read More
Q&A 0177 – Halloween
Para la version de este artículo en español, clique aquí. We do not celebrate Halloween. It used to be my understanding that Satanists view Halloween as a special day. I… Read More
JOHN 1 – B
19 This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed and did not deny… Read More
JOHN 5 – A
1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic… Read More
JOHN 12 – A
1 Six days before Passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 They gave a dinner for him there, and Martha served,… Read More
JOHN 18 – A
1 After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples… Read More
Church History Century by Century
This is the “handout” to accompany the church history powerpoint presentation made in Lagos, Nigeria (2005). In addition, the 7 lessons of church history are: 1. No clergy/laity distinction! 2…. Read More
2005 International Teachers’ Seminar Program
This is an update on the upcoming 11th annual International Teachers’ Seminar. The plan has now been finalized by Gordon Ferguson, Andy Fleming, and myself. We are very excited about… Read More
Q&A 0144 – Communion questions
Having grown up in a Catholic church, I am now studying the subject of the Lord’s Supper. Do we have to make our worship of the communion time with the… Read More
Q&A 0074 – Tongues today?
Could I hear your take (biblically) on speaking in tongues and why this is not practiced in the churches where I worship today? My other question is on the offices… Read More
Israeli-Palestinian Speaking Tour, by Aziz Sarah
US Tour by Aziz Abu Sarah It’s been two weeks since I have got back from the USA trip. I traveled around the East Cost. I was invited by different… Read More
Douglas Jacoby’s Teaching Weekend in Jamaica, by Camille Taylor
by Camille Taylor, member of the Kingston Church of Christ The members of the Kingston Church of Christ were treated to faith-building lessons and presentations conducted by Douglas Jacoby during… Read More
Q&A 0037 – Sabbath
What is the truth behind the 4th Commandment on the Sabbath? If Saturday is the 7th day, and the Sabbath, why do we not worship on Saturday? If we observe… Read More
Nov-Dec Teaching Update
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER TEACHING MINISTRY UPDATE This is the final international teaching ministry bulletin of the year. The Jan-Feb 2005 bulletin will be sent out in six weeks. Happy Holidays to all!… Read More
2005 Biblical Study Tour: Athens
Through the years, the BIBLICAL STUDY TOUR has focused on a number of remarkable cities: London, Jerusalem, Paris, Berlin, Athens, Chicago, Rome. In 2004 over 150 persons converged on Rome–the… Read More
ACTS 2 – A
1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled… Read More
ACTS 8
1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered… Read More
ACTS 13 – A
1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul…. Read More
ACTS 13 – B
13 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On… Read More
ACTS 18
1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his… Read More
Rome 2004 report
10th Annual International Teacher’s Seminar & Inaugural Biblical Study Tour ROME, ITALY – Report by Steve Staten November 2004 Rome is called both the eternal city and the city of… Read More
Abilene Christian Lectureship Report
A Conversation Between the Churches of Christ and the International Churches of Christ Note: Although I was not present at the Abilene lectureship, I believe a good few of my… Read More
Sons of God, by Bryan T. Huie
There has been much speculation about who these “sons of God” mentioned in the sixth chapter of Genesis were. Three basic interpretations of this passage have been advanced. The first,… Read More
2003 Euro Trip Update 1: London, Geneva, Zurich, Lyon
In September [2003] I was honored to make a tour of 4 European cities, initially at the invitation of the Geneva church. One reason I was eager to return to… Read More
Lamentations: Who will weep with me? (James Greig)
I studied out Lamentations recently, prompted first by Henry Kriete’s book Worship the King, in which he wrote about the ‘Rivers of Fire’ and the searing wrath of God. It… Read More
Gnosticism, by Andrew Kitchen
The word “gnosticism” comes from gnosis, Greek for “knowledge.” Esoteric or secret knowledge is meant. The Gnostics believed that only an elite few enjoyed special enlightenment. The Gnostic view of… Read More
Freemasonry and Discipleship
Introduction In the twelve years I have been a Christian I have had the privilege of studying the Bible with five men who were active Freemasons. I know that throughout… Read More
ROMANS 12
1 Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. 2… Read More
1 CORINTHIANS 10 – B
14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols. 15 I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing that… Read More
1 CORINTHIANS 11 – A
1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 2 I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I handed them on… Read More
1 CORINTHIANS 11 – B
17 Now in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. 18 For, to begin… Read More
PHILIPPIANS 3
1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no burden for me but is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs!… Read More
COLOSSIANS 4
1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude… Read More
1 THESSALONIANS 1
1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We always give thanks… Read More
1 THESSALONIANS 2
1 You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, 2 but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as… Read More
2 THESSALONIANS 2
1 As to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we beg you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to be quickly shaken in… Read More
HEBREWS 3
1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the apostle and high priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, 2 who was faithful to him who appointed him, as… Read More
HEBREWS 9
1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand,… Read More
JAMES 2 – A
1 My brothers and sisters, do you with your acts of favoritism really believe in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ? 2 For if a person with gold rings and in… Read More
1 PETER 3
1 Likewise, you wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct… Read More
1 JOHN 2 – B
18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it… Read More
1 JOHN 3
1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world… Read More
REVELATION 2 – B
8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna, write this: “‘The first and the last, who once died but came to life, says this: 9 “I know your tribulation and… Read More
REVELATION 11
1 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Come and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there,… Read More
REVELATION 16
1 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.” 2… Read More
REVELATION 20 – A
1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 He seized the dragon, that… Read More
Voices only: Virtual choirs are a hit | The Christian Chronicle
Voices only: Virtual choirs are a hit
Church Intensive
LEARN CHURCH PLANTING FROM OUR PASTORS a note from francis Haven’t you always been a bit confused about Church? You read about the unstoppable power, miraculous love, and outrageous sacrifice… Read More
Two Common Mistakes Preachers Make (by John Piper)
Two Common Mistakes Preachers Make: Searching for Reality in Sermons John Piper takes one simple verse in Romans and shows two major and prevalent mistakes preachers make today. www.desiringgod.org