Dr. John Oakes gave a class at a recent teacher’s conference in Antelope Valley, California Jesus, the Master Teacher  The class was titled the Humility of the Christian Teacher, in which he discussed the qualities necessary to the Christian teacher.  This includes, of course, humility, but also passion, giftedness for teaching, training, an open-mindedness. patience for […]

Dr. John Oakes is  now leading a church planting in Merced, California.  Please join us 11:00 Sundays at 500 Buena Vista Ave., Merced or on zoom at 342-225-5971 pw 857096.  Also, join us for midweek devotional Wed. 7:30 at UC Merced Rm GLCR 120 or the same zoom. Also, visit our website at www.mercedchurch.com. 9/8  […]

Dr. John Oakes is teaching a multi-part class on the Book of Acts for the Merced Christian Church July and August, 2024.  Notes, PPT and audio are included here. Acts Notes Whole Class      Acts PPT     Acts I Audio    Acts Audio II    Acts III Audio       Acts Audio IV Acts V […]

Question: Can you give me factual references to scriptures/books using which I can use to refute reincarnation theory? I was born in a Hindu family.  However God blessed me and I found my true faith. My entire family is Hindu. I have read Bhagavad Gita and Bible. Both have strongly written verses and theories in […]

Question: The editors of the Bible were not interested to preserve the history of Minor Prophets except Jonah. If editors mentioned the histories of Elijah and Elisha, then why were the Minor Prophets were left out? Answer: By “the editors” I assume you mean those who put together the historical books of the Bible.  The […]

Comment: I have been questioning reformed theology for a few years. I have many books with historical evidence to show others why it’s heresy. I am in need of a deluxe Deep Bible study to combat this disease called reformed theology. Historically, I have traced back to Zwingli as one of the main culprits in […]

Dr. John Oakes gave a lesson on the Book of Malachi for the Central Valley Church of Christ 6/8/2024 for a Deeper Bible Study day.  Malachi Notes    Malachi PPT    Malachi Audio You May Also Like: Getting the Most From Your Bible Study In Christ: A Study of Christian Baptism Malachi Sermon by John […]

Dr. John Oakes gave a class on the parenting of teens for the Central Valley Church of Christ July, 2024.  He is no expert on the topic, but we hope this will be helpful. RaisingTeens Notes    Parenting Fresno PPT    Parenting Fresno Audio You May Also Like: Parenting Teens Dubai Parenting Teens: A Christian...

Dr. John Oakes gave a series of lessons for various regions and for the college students in the London Church of Christ, May, 2024.  This collection is rather ecclectic, as I was teaching in a wide variety of situations for different groups. A Defense of the Christian Worldview Audio    A Defense of the Christian...