This class was taught by Dr. John Oakes in Detroit, Michigan in 2010.   It is analysis of the book of Genesis as theology.  Dr. Oakes explains how the Christian world view is especially brought out in the first book of the Bible, and makes some comparisons to other world views, showing how the biblical...

This is a practical and biblical class on parenting teens for Christians taught by Dr. John Oakes in Dubai, UAE in July, 2013.  John does not claim to be an expert in this area, but we hope the advice, based on much experience, will be helpful.  Parenting Teens Dubai...

This is a public lecture on God and Science given in Beirut, Lebanon by Dr. John Oakes in June, 2013  God and Science Arabic...

This lesson was given by Dr. John Oakes in Amman, Jordan in 2013.  It is in English with Arabic translation.  From Shadow to Reality Arabic...

This is a lecture on the Book of Daniel by Dr. John Oakes given in Amman, Jordan in 2013, with translation into Arabic.  Daniel Arabic...

This is a Q & A session from the 2011 International Christian Evidence Conference on the Queen Mary in 2011.  The panel included John Clayton, Dr. Douglas Jacoby and Dr. John Oakes  Paranormal Forum...

This is the final lesson of the 2011 International Christian Evidence Conference on the Queen Mary, June, 2011.  This lesson is given by Dr. Douglas Jacoby.  Here he discusses the evidence for the reality of heaven, hell, hauntings and much more.   Heaven, Hell, Hauntings and more...

These are a number of personal testimonials of what can be thought of as paranormal activities such as demon possession and ghosts.  The testimonials are mainly given by evangelists and teachers.  Testimonials of the Paranormal I    Testimonials of the Paranormal...

This class was given by Dr. John Oakes at the 2011 ICEC on the Queen Mary.  John suggests that we should be skeptical of all paranormal claims, but we should also be skeptical about hyperskepticism.   He attempts to measure different categories of the paranormal and propose what a combined biblical and scientific perspective make...

This class was taught by John Clayton at the 2011 International Christian Evidence Conference on the Queen Mary.  John gives a scietific explanation for much of what is considered the paranormal, including supposed ghost encounters, UFOs and much more.  He argues for a skeptical approach to all such claims.  John has personally been involved in...

This fascinating class was given by Coco Stanback at the 2011 International Christian Evidence Conference on the Queen Mary June, 2011.    The class proposes that many of what people percieve as paranormal experience are easily explained by psychology.  She does not propose that this explains all phenomena, but suggests that we should always consider...

This class by Dr. Douglas Jacoby was presented at the ARS Christian Evidences Conference on the Queen Mary in 2011.   This is an amazing lesson in which Doug covers all the major areas of the paranormal, discussing the biblical view of such things.  He discusses demons, ghosts, and much more.  The Paranormal: A Biblical...

This class was taught by Dr. John Oakes for the AIM program (Athens School of Ministry) The class explains why a scientist ought, reasonably, to believe in God and that the Bible is the Word of God.  There are many arguments here based on science that there is clear evidence of design in nature.  Science...

This is an evangelistic presentation given by Dr. John Oakes at a university in Singapore for the campus ministry there.  It primarily  focuses on science and Christianity, but Dr. Oakes explains to the students the history of the relationship between science and Christianity, and is a response to those who claim that a rational person...

This is an evangelistic lesson given by Dr. John Oakes.  It is intended to respond to claims of writers such as Robert Price that the biblical Jesus is a myth created by the early church, as well as a study of the historical accounts of Jesus and his miracles and fulfilled prophecies.  Jesus: Man, Myth...

This is a class on the roles of leaders and members in the Christian Church, taught by Dr. John Oakes in Bangkok, Thailand in 2009.  Leadership and Membership...

This is an eight-part, ten-hour class on the book of Hebrews taught by Dr. John Oakes in San Diego.   Hebrews Lesson 1   Hebrews Lesson 2   Hebrews Lesson 3    Hebrews Lesson 4    Hebrews Lesson 5   Hebrews Lesson 6    Hebrews Lesson 7   Hebrews Lesson 8    Hebrews PPT...

This is an evangelistic talk on God and science given by Dr. John Oakes in Mexico City in 2010.  The class is taught in English, with translation into Spanish.   Dios y la Ciencia DF     Dios y la Ciencia PPT...

This is a sermon by Dr. John Oakes given in Manila, Philippines. The lesson is about finding Jesus in the Old Testament through, types, prefigures and foreshadows.    From Shadow to Reality Manila...

This is a class on Christian Freedom taught by Dr. John Oakes in Manchester, UK summer, 2014.  He recently published a book on this topic titled Golden Rule Membership.  He describes the proper use of Christian freedom and attempts to encourage us to use our gifts to serve the Church, as well as describing how...

This is a public lecture given by Dr. John Oakes in London in which he analyzed the doctrines of free will and predestination.  He gives an historical treatment of these doctrines, followed by a study of predestination and perseverance in Hebrews.  He shows that predestination is biblical, but certainly not the form of predestination taught...

This is an evangelistic public lecture given by Dr. John Oakes at San Diego State University in 2013.    It covers the classic arguments against the existence of God, as well as the classic arguments for the existence of God, including the moral argument, the teleological argument, the cosmological argument and more.  Existence of God...

This is a class in which Dr. John Oakes in which he provides practical advice, based on scripture, on how we can help one another to grow in Christ.  He establishes definitions of the word disciple, discipleship, discipling and discipler (which he proposes should be the role of the leaders of the church in general)...

This is a lecture on the existence of God taught by Dr John Oakes in Madrid, Spain in 2009.  It is in English but with Spanish translation.   Existencia de Dios...

This is a class on how to improve our personal study of the scriptures taught by Dr. John Oakes.  It is both practical and inspirational.  Taking Your Bible Study Deeper...

This sermon was given by Dr. John Oakes April 17, 2015.  It focuses in on what is considered valuable in the Kingdom of God, as opposed to what is valued by the world.  Luke The Upside Down Kingdom of God Audio     Luke The Upside Down Kingdom of God PPT...

This is part five of a five part series on the Book of Luke taught by Dr. John Oakes for the singles ministry in San Diego March and April, 2015.  This lesson focuses on the Journey to Jerusalem and especially on Jesus’ teaching about the poor and the rich. Luke SD Audio Part V    ...

This is part four of a five part class on the Book of Luke taught by Dr. John Oakes in San Diego March and April, 2015.  It focuses in primarily on the  Sermon on the plain and on the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.Luke Audio Part IV          ...

This is part three of a four-part series on the Gospel of Luke by Dr. John Oakes March and April, 2015 in San Diego.  This class covers, roughly, Luke chapters 4-7.    Gospel of Luke Part 3...

This is the last week of a six week class on the evidence that Jesus is who the Bible says that he is.  It focuses on the miracles of Jesus: principally on the resurrection of Jesus.  The class is taught by Dr. John Oakes.  The notes and power point are included here.Evidence for Jesus Audio...

This is a sermon given by Dr. John Oakes in San Diego April, 2014.  It looks at the Offerings and Sacrifices in the Old Testament as foreshadows of the offerings we give to God and of the sacrifices of Jesus.   The class will help you to understand Leviticus in a whole new way.  ...

This is a sermon preached by John Oakes in San Diego Fall, 2014.  It is a study of the Book of Malachi, especially focusing on God’s desire that his people be faithful to him–trust in him rather than expecting them to simply serve them.    Malachi: Faith in God of Faithful to God?...

This is the concluding week of a six week class on Jesus in the Old Testament.  This class covers messianic prophecies and kingdom prophecies.     Jesus in the Old Testament Part 11     Jesus in the Old Testament Part 12...

This is week five of a six week class by Dr. John Oakes on finding Jesus in the Old Testament through types, prefigures and foreshadows.  This class covers more on the sacrificial system plus the festivals as foreshadows.  The class was taught in Spring, 2014 in San Diego.  Jesus in the Old Testament Part 9 ...

This is week number four of a six-week class on Jesus in the Old Testament taught by Dr. John Oakes in San Diego Spring, 2014  This class looks at prefigures in the Old Covenant of the New Covenant and at the sacrifices as foreshadows.   Jesus in the Old Testament Part 7     Jesus in the...

This is the third week of a six-week class by Dr. John Oakes on Jesus in the Old Testament from his book From Shadow to Reality.  This class looks at the tabernacle and priesthood as foreshadows.   Jesus in the Old Testament Part 5    Jesus in the Old Testament Part 6...

This is a continuation of a six week class by Dr. John Oakes on Jesus in the Old Testament.  This class focuses on prefigures of Jesus. Jesus in the Old Testament Part 3    Jesus in the Old Testament Part 4...

Dr. John Oakes gave a six week class on types, prefigures and foreshadows of Jesus in the Old Testament.  Essentially, it was a detailed class on the material in his book From Shadow to Reality, and was the first time he taught the entire class.  The class was taught Spring, 2014 in San Diego.  ...

Dr. John Oakes gave a lesson at the San Diego Jesus Conference March 21, 2015.  The class focuses on the most compelling evidence that Jesus is what the New Testament claims he is:  The Son of God, Savior and God in the Flesh.   EvidenceforJesus Short Version    Evidence for Jesus Short PPT...

Dr. John Oakes gave a sermon on the seven festivals found in Leviticus and their role as foreshadows of things we have in Jesus.  The theme is that we need to celebrate what we have in Christ.  It focuses in on the Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Feast of Firstfruits, Pentecost, Feast of Trumpets, Day...

This is part five of a six week class on the Evidence for Jesus, taught by Dr. John Oakes.  This class focuses in on messianic prophecies and types, prefigures and foreshadows of Jesus.   Evidence for Jesus Part 5...

Dr. John Oakes taught a four part series on the Book of Luke for the singles ministry in San Diego March and April, 2015. Luke Part II    Luke PPT...

Dr. John Oakes taught a five-part series on the Book of Ezekiel for the singles ministry in San Diego May and June, 2014.  This class covers Ch 34-48 and is the most encouraging part as it reveals God’s plan to restore his people to a right relationship with him and to protect his people.  ...

Dr. John Oakes taught a five-part series on the Book of Ezekiel for the singles ministry in San Diego May and June, 2014.  This class covers Ch 18-34 which finishes the section on God’s righteous judgement on Judah and begins to discuss the restoration of God’s people to a relationship with him.   The power...

Dr. John Oakes taught a five-part series on the Book of Ezekiel for the singles ministry in San Diego May and June, 2014.  This class covers Ch 8-15, which is a pretty tough class because this material is on God’s judgment for sinful Israel.   The power point and notes are available in the power...

Dr. John Oakes taught a five-part series on the Book of Ezekiel for the singles ministry in San Diego May and June, 2014.  The second class looks at the dramatic confrontation between Ezekiel and the stubborn and unrighteous in Judah. Ezekiel SD 2...

Dr. John Oakes taught a five part series on the Book of Ezekiel for the singles ministry of the San Diego Church of Christ May and June, 2014.  This part is the introduction to Ezekiel and Chapter I. Ezekiel SD 1...

Dr. John Oakes and James Shults taught a class on the Bible books after the exile in Babylon, including Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, and Malachi.  The theme of the class was God’s desire for us to repent, return, be restored and rebuilt into what he wants us to be.  The last class covers the...

Dr. John Oakes and James Shults taught a class on the Bible books after the exile in Babylon, including Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, and Malachi.  The theme of the class was God’s desire for us to repent, return, be restored and rebuilt into what he wants us to be.  The fifth class is a...

Dr. John Oakes and James Shults taught a class on the Bible books after the exile in Babylon, including Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Esther, and Malachi.  The theme of the class was God’s desire for us to repent, return, be restored and rebuilt into what he wants us to be.  The fourth class completes a...