Induction, Deduction, Revelation:  Notes on a class on how to interpret the Bible and to determine what is best to do, suggesting that we need to take into account first, revelation, which is the direct teaching of the Bible, second Bible principles and third, experience as a source of wisdom.   Induction, Deduction and Revelation How […]

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Notes on how to maintain a dynamic personal relationship with God.  Class presented by Dr. John Oakes in Edinburgh, Scotland.   Thoughts on how to have a great personal Bible Study experience. Example in Numbers 11:4-6.   We never see anything but this manna!   Has the food you eat become somewhat bland to you?    (when I […]

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 Recording of the Hebrews class of 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 and 11/22 by John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego, CA    hebrews_part_1 6.39 Mb    hebrews_part_2 7.60 Mb    hebrews_part_3 14.19 Mb   hebrews part4 5.31 Mb    hebrews_part 5 14.88 Mb     hebrews_part_6 14.94 Mb     hebrews_part_seven 14.98 Mb    hebrews_viii_mp3 14.70 Mb

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See below for notes on the twelve "Minor Prophets" from a series of classes taught by John Oakes in San Diego.   Introduction to "The Twelve" In the Hebrew Bible, they formed one book and were not the last books in the canon. The Prophets: 2 Peter 1:19-21     Prophet = spokesperson, one who speaks for […]

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This article by Jason Goble, one of our contributors, is not strictly Christain evidence, but it is an insightful look at world view, so we are making it available.   Reality and the Disciple’s Worldview As understood By Jason Goble   Reality is the hardest thing to correctly perceive.      To know reality is to […]

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An outline on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life by John Oakes, PhD   The Holy Spirit The Facts About the Holy Spirit Genesis 1:2  The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.  "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Hosts." (1 Samuel […]

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 Hebrews: Fate or Freedom 21/07/2008,19:41 An outline of the class can be seen by clicking on the link below, or click on the power point icon to see the power point presentation.    by John M. Oakes, PhD   Fate or Freedom June 26, 2008 Outline: I. Extremely brief overview of Hebrews II.  Brief introduction to […]

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 Power Point: Hebrews, Fate or Freedom? 358.50 Kb   Salvation, Predestination and Falling Away Sept 16, 2007   Theme of Hebrews:                              The preeminence of Jesus   I   Jesus is greater than all the prophets II  Jesus is greater than the angels III Jesus is greater than Moses IV Jesus the great High Priest […]

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