Editor’s Note: Rich Wright, one of the students in our ARS Apologetics Certificate Program, has written an excellent paper on the question of the inerrancy of the Bible, focusing in on the most important document on that topic ever published, which is known as the Chicago Statement on Inerrancy. He criticizes their approach, especially with […]
John Oakes is giving a sermon from Hebrews 11 titled Living by Faith in San Marcos. For location info contact him at john.oakes@gcccd.edu. The audio will be made available.
Question: I want to seek your thoughts on who Paul speaks to in 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. Is he talking to saved people who are sinning or to people who have gone back to their sinful ways, fallen away and are no longer saved? In the passage he says “you still live in flesh” which tells […]
Question: I’m a sophomore in a university. I’m part of a Christian fraternity on campus and my little is a Mormon. I’ve been doing as much research as possible to learn about Mormonism and to study the differences between Mormonism and Christianity, but I can’t seem to find a good way to effectively express to […]
Dr, John Oakes taught a class on the role of Holy Spirit in our lives for the staff of the San Diego Church of Christ. Notes and audio are attached. The Holy Spirit Audio Holy Spirit Notes...
John Oakes enseno una clasa para la iglesia de Cristo en Tijuana en Septiembre, 2015. Esa sermon es sobre razones creer que Jesus es que el afirmo....
John Oakes enseno una clase para solteros in Tujuana Septiembre, 2015 sobre la vida que tenemos en Cristo....
John Oakes enseno un clase para los solteros in Tujuana sobre Jesus como el Camino....
Comment: I’ve been reading your book “Daniel: A Prophet to the Nations” and I’ve been very inspired and overwhelmed by the very specific prophecies. I’m thankful for how God is using you to reveal his word to others. So suffice it to say, while I have a problem with your response to Daniel 11:36-45 my […]
Question: [editor’s note: This is a series of two questions from the same member of the same topic] I wanted to know if you know much about fulgurites and the evidence they give to support the reality of the ten plagues in Egypt? How about this for a bible study? Studying out about […]
Question: I’ve been reading Judges and, boy there are some good parenting lessons in this book. I’m writing because I would like your take on chapter 11, specifically the vow Jephthah made to God. Why do you think God allowed him to go through with his vow and not stop him, especially since she was […]
Question: Is the material found below about Jesus having a wife valid or false? http://www.livescience.com/34229-what-does-the-gospel-of-jesus-s-wife-say.html?cmpid=514627_20150825_51404246&adbid=10152957444286761&adbpl=fb&adbpr=30478646760 Answer: I would have to do some more care research to validate the age and to look at other attempts to translate, but please allow me to give my first quick impression. I would say that with a quick glance, […]
Question: I was wondering if you can send me some material on the question that many Christians and others struggle with….”Why is God so angry,violent and vengeful in the Old Testament and gracious in the New”?? Would really appreciate if you can provide some good material on this. Answer: This is a good question. First […]
Mike and Mary Shapiro gave a series of classes on Christianity and Mental Health in San Diego at a conference titled “Living Waters” Aug 14-16, 2015. This is one of the classes.
Question: I found your book From Shadow to Reality to be great and have since purchased your book Reasons for Belief. I have a question about a statement you made on page 144 of From Shadow to Reality. I understand the 2 classes of sacrifices… worship/offering and for sin, and how the worship sacrifice is […]
Dr. John Oakes taught a class titled Strong in Chrst and a sermon titled One in Christ for the Coastal Region of the Los Angeles Church of Christ for their family retreat 8/15/15. Notes power point and audio are attached. Strong in Christ is about how to deepen our understanding of the scripture, using examples […]
Question: My question is on this passage: “For even if there are so-called gods whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords, yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by […]
Question: Parchment 470–a Catholic writing from 250 AD that says they worshipped Mary in the early Christian church..this is from a Catholic scholar’s site from Canterbury England, I should have written down his name but I forgot to….he is trying to win Protestants to his Catholic faith. Answer: It is true that there is a […]
Question: I have a comment regarding your response to the question “If the Hebrew word “yom” in Genesis means a 24 hour period, why do you interpret it figuratively to be a period of time?” I do not agree with your answer. In NET translation it says “There was evening, and there was morning, a […]
Esta clase es ensenada de Pedro Figueroa para la Iglesia de Cristo en Mexicali, en Abril y Mayo, 2015. Romanos Capitulo 1-3 Puede descargar este MP3 haciendo clic aqui Romanos Capitulo 4-11 Puede descargar este MP3 haciendo clic aqui Romanos Capitulo 12-16 Puede descargar este MP3 haciendo clic aqui
Dr. John Oakes gave a sermon showing how Matthew uses fulfilled prophecies to introduce us to Jesus Christ. The theme verse is Matthew 5:17 in which Jesus claims that he has fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. Matthew Intro Sermon Notes Matthew Intro Sermon PPT Matthew Intro Audio
Question: Why did Jesus keep telling people not to tell anyone that he healed them? He knew that by sharing that news many people would get to know him, so why not let them do it? Even when he told them to be silent the news of his power spread everywhere, didn’t it? Answer: Jesus […]
The South Florida Church of Christ is sponsoring a Christian evidences retreat/conference Friday to Sunday Sept. 18-20 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. ARS will providing the speakers for the conference. It will be focused on campus, teens and singles, and will be evangelistically oriented. Speakers will include Foster Stanback, Dan Conder and Dr. John Oakes–members […]
Question: I’ve been reading through the Book of Esther and some small nuances have caught my attention. One has to do with the background of Haman the Agagite. Most websites I’ve found claim that he was a descendent from Agag King of the Amalekites from 1st Samuel 15. They say that his existence is a […]
Question: Is there any evidence in Roman records of Jesus’ body being stolen? There is an account of the body being stolen in Jewish records, but what about Roman records? Answer: The answer is no. There are no ancient Roman records of Jesus’ body being stolen. We have the Roman Tacitus reporting in the very early second century that he was […]
Question: In the sermon on the mount, Jesus commands us not to swear at all and, “Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:37; NIV). So is it ok for a Christian to make vows at a wedding and to swear to tell […]
Question: I’ve been studying out prophecies of the Old Testament and in studying out the prophecies of Isaiah I looked up what Wikipedia had to say about it. According to Wikipedia “The exact relationship between the Book of Isaiah and any such historical Isaiah is complicated. One widespread view sees parts of the first half […]
John and Jan Oakes are visiting four churches in Indonesia as well as Singapore. We will be regularly updating our report on our wonderful journey to teach and encourage Christians in this exotic part of the world. We will also be posting lessons as we go. We have now been in Surabaya on Java, inManado […]
Question: I have some general questions concerning Christianity. How can the Bible be considered inerrant if there are instances of copyist errors such as tht which occurs in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18. The second passage mentions 700 and the first mentionsr 7000 slain charioteers? I realize that most of these copyist errors […]
Dr. John Oakes is taught a class on Answering the Hard Questions at the 2015 International Christan Evidence Conference at York College in York, Nebraska, June 19-21. He gave a brief overview of the Christian world view before launching into the Christian answer to the questions both believers and non-believers often struggle with, such as […]
Question: How does the view on suffering in Christianity differ from other religions? Does Christianity have a better answer? Answer: A great question. Before I describe the different worldviews and their view of suffering, let me note that individuals may not act according to the worldview that they appear to believe in. Although atheists, […]
Dr. John Oakes is traveling in Indonesia for two weeks. He will be uploading lessons given there. All will be taught in English, but most with Bahasa Indonesia translation. Classes include one on Hebrews 11 (Living by Faith), a five hour class on the Book of Revelation, and a five hour class on the Book […]
Question: Thank you for answering so many questions! I would like to know your opinion on the legalization of gay marriages across the United States. Answer: I would prefer to defer to my good friend Guy Hammond who is a Christian evangelist who comes from a gay background. My response, in brief, is that we […]
This class was given by Dr. Steven Eckman at the 2015 ICEC in York, Nebraska. He proposes how to reach millennials with their particular ways of viewing the world....
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on Presuppositional Apologetics and World View Apologetics at the 2015 ICEC in York, Nebraska. The class covers the common worldviews, including the Christian worldview and shows why the Christian Worldview is by far the one which makes the most sense. It is also a critical look at the Calvinistic […]
Dr. John Beggs taught a class at the 2015 ICEC on the relationship between recent scientific discoveries in neuroscience–how the human brain works–and the implications for determinism versus the idea of soul and free will. World Views and Modern Neuroscience Notes ...
This is a question and answer session at the 2015 ICEC with a panel including John Clayton, John Oakes, Robert Kurka and Richard Knopp. ...
Dr. Richard Knopp from Lincoln Christian University taught a class on Dealing With Doubt at the 2015 ICEC in York, Nebraska. Richard proposes that doubt is a good thing which actually increases our faith if dealt with in a healthy way. Knopp-ICEC-2015-Doubt-handout ...
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on the Naturalist/Materialist/Determinist worldview in comparison to the Christian worldview, including a history of science and Christianity and the development of the modernist philosophy at the 2015 ICEC in York, Nebraksa. Christianity and Modernism PPT Christianity and Modernism Notes
Dr, Robert Kurka taught a lesson at the 2015 ICEC in York, Nebraska on a Christian understanding of bioethics. Bioethics and the Christian Worldview PPT
This lesson was given by Dr. John Oakes at the 2015 ICEC in York, Nebraska. It deals with the hard questions of Christianity such as the question of suffering, of evil, of the trinity, of violence in the Old Testament and of Hell. Hard Questions 2015 ICEC PPT
Dr. John Oakes gave a class in Manado, Indonesia June, 2015. The class is about the spread of the church in the first three centuries and a call for disciples today to start a revolution to do the same thing. It is in English, and translated into Bahasa Indonesia.
This lesson was taught by Dr. John Oakes to teens in Jakarta, Indonesia in July, 2015. It is in English and translated into Bahasa Indonesia. Knowing God The Christian Adventure PPT
This lesson was given by Dr. John Oakes in Bali, Indonesia. It includes translation into Bahasa Indonesia.
Dr. John Oakes taught a six hour class on the Book of Ezekiel in Surabaya June, 2015. It is in English with translation into Bahasa Indonesia. Ezekiel PPT Ezekiel Bahasa 1 You may now download the MP3 file by clicking here Ezekiel Bahasa 2 You may now download the MP3 file by clicking here […]
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on the Book of Revelation in Surabaya, Indonesia. It is in English, with translation into Bahasa Indonesia. Revelation Bahasa 1 Revelation Bahasa 2 Revelation Bahasa 3 short Revelation Bahasa 4 Revelation Bahasa Indonesia PPT
Dr. John Oakes gave this lesson in Surabaya, Indonesia June, 2015. It is a study of Hebrews 11, with the theme of living by faith. Living by Faith Bahasa...
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on Presuppositional Apologetics at the 2015 International Christan Evidence Conference at York College in York, Nebraska, June 19-21. He gave a brief overview of the types of apologetics, followed by an analysis of the strong and weak points of presuppositional apologetics, followed by a discussion of world view apologetics. […]
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on Modernism and Scientific Materialism at the 2015 International Christan Evidence Conference at York College in York, Nebraska, June 19-21. He gave a brief overview of the history of modern science and then give a world view critique of the philosophy, comparing it to Christianity. Here are notes and […]
Dr. Robert Kurka gave a class at the 2015 ICEC designed to help us gain perspective on how to deal with a world in which there is a plurality of religions. He argues that we should strongly approach the philosophy of religious pluralism (no religion has absolute truth) but that we should not be overly […]
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