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John Oakes is now preaching regularly for the Bakersfield Church of Christ. We will be posting all of his sermons here.  Services are now live streamed Sundays at 10:30 at  www.bakersfieldchurchofchrist.com   See you there.  3/14 and 4/3 we will post at 2:30. 3/28  Habakkuk God Faithful Notes  Habakkuk PPT    Habakkuk Is God Faithful audio […]

Dr John Oakes is teaching a two-part, three hour class on issues related to Science and Christianity and Science and the Existence of God.  The classes are Saturdays 3/27 and 4/3 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time.   Audio and power point will be posted. Is There a God PPT    IsThereaGod Audio I To […]

Dr. John Oakes will be teaching a class on the Book of Isaiah for the San Diego Church of Christ and for the Bakersfield Church of Christ on five consecutive Sundays beginning Sun. 3/7 at 9:00 Pacific time on zoom at 342 225 5971 pw 857096   The class is open for all and is free.  […]

Question: I would like to ask a question on the subject of biblical interpretation. Should we interpret Bible verses strictly within its context?  I understand that certain verses can be used to apply generally and in multiple aspects while certain other verses we can’t as it could create doctrinal issues and interpretation problems. Answer: I […]

Question:  How did Mark, Luke and John know what was said between Jesus and Pilate before the crucifixion? And how did Luke know that Herod was very glad to see Jesus and that Jesus answered Herod nothing. Also, how did Luke know that Pilate and Herod became friends on that day? Answer: I have been […]

Questions: 1. What do you think of the idea of an infinite/eternal universe based on the theory of the doughnut shaped universe? (since it has no starting or ending point) 2. Are there evidences of biblical miracles? Answers: As a physics professor, my answer is that the dougnut-shaped universe is either EXTREMELY speculative or, more […]

Dr. John Oakes is teaching a class on Old Testament/New Testament connections with his good friend Jerry Maday for the Worcester Church of Christ on several Wednesdays in March and April.  The classes can be watched live at 7:30 Eastern time (4:30 Pacific time) on the following link: https://holycross.zoom.us/j/96477652791  It will be every Wednesday in March […]

Dr. John Oakes is giving a six-session class on Romans for the campus group in Bakersfield, CA.  You can join on zoom (but better if you are college age) at 856 354 6038 pw 568399  Wed 7:30 3/10. 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, etc.  Notes, PPT and audio will be posted here.  Romans Notes  Romans PPT    […]

Dr. John Oakes, Dr. Gregg Marutzky and Dr. Steve Kinnard are teaching a class on the twelve “Minor Prophets” of the Old Testament Feb4,5,11,12 for the Los Angeles School of Ministry and Missions.  The notes and power point and audio from Dr. Oakes are here.   The Minor Prophets Notes LASMM    Minor Prophets LASMM PPT […]