This is the first of a three part series on the Book of Mark taught by Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego for the Church staff of the San Diego Church of Christ February and March, 2015.
Notes to accompany HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE
Many have claimed that the Old Testament contains a number of myths and legends which were created by Jewish writers in the two or three centuries before the time of Christ or soon thereafter. Others would claim that most of the New Testament was written well into the late second century AD by Christian apologists who were creating a Jesus very different from the historical person. They would claim that the gospels are not an eye-witness account at all. Another common claim is that the original writings of the apostles were radically edited by the Catholic Church in the period after the conversion of the Roman Empire, to reflect Catholic doctrine. These people would claim that the doctrines found in the New Testament are very different from the original teachings of Jesus Christ. Still others will claim
that there were additional gospels written by the apostles which were excluded by leaders in the early church because of their bias against certain teachings...
Dr. John Oakes taught a class, Jesus in the Old Testament: From Shadow to Reality in San Diego on six consecutive Saturdays beginning Feb 22, 2014. Outline and suggested reading for the class are below. The recordings of this class are available at the web site in the store. Click on EFC Store button on the upper right of the front page of the site. For now we will keep the second half of the class available.
Attached are notes and a power point for a 23 hour class on the Book of Hebrews given by Dr. John Oakes recently in Manila, Philippines. The recordings are now available in the ARS store.
Inspiration and Inerrancy: A Power Point on How We Got the Bible, on supposed Bible contradictions and errors and on the Apocrypha. By John Oakes, first given in Manila 1/16/2010.
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on apocalyptic literature, including the Book of Revelation on six consecutive Saturdays beginning September 28 at the Mission Center of Hope in San Diego. The audio of this lesson is now available in the web site store. Go to the front page and click on EFC Store in the upper right hand corner of the page. It will also be made available in MP3 format at www.ipibooks.com.
Notes to accompany HOW WE GOT THE BIBLE
Many have claimed that the Old Testament contains a number of myths and legends which were created by Jewish writers in the two or three centuries before the time of Christ or soon thereafter. Others would claim that most of the New Testament was written well into the late second century AD by Christian apologists who were creating a Jesus very different from the historical person. They would claim that the gospels are not an eye-witness account at all. Another common claim is that the original writings of the apostles were radically edited by the Catholic Church in the period after the conversion of the Roman Empire, to reflect Catholic doctrine. These people would claim that the doctrines found in the New Testament are very different from the original teachings of Jesus Christ. Still others will claim
that there were additional gospels written by the apostles which were excluded by leaders in the early church because of their bias against certain teachings...
Dr. John Oakes taught a class, Jesus in the Old Testament: From Shadow to Reality in San Diego on six consecutive Saturdays beginning Feb 22, 2014. Outline and suggested reading for the class are below. The recordings of this class are available at the web site in the store. Click on EFC Store button on the upper right of the front page of the site. For now we will keep the second half of the class available.
Attached are notes and a power point for a 23 hour class on the Book of Hebrews given by Dr. John Oakes recently in Manila, Philippines. The recordings are now available in the ARS store.
Inspiration and Inerrancy: A Power Point on How We Got the Bible, on supposed Bible contradictions and errors and on the Apocrypha. By John Oakes, first given in Manila 1/16/2010.
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on apocalyptic literature, including the Book of Revelation on six consecutive Saturdays beginning September 28 at the Mission Center of Hope in San Diego. The audio of this lesson is now available in the web site store. Go to the front page and click on EFC Store in the upper right hand corner of the page. It will also be made available in MP3 format at www.ipibooks.com.
Dr. John Oakes and Mark Wilkinson taught a class on how to understand and interpret the Bible. This was a 7 hour class. The suggester book for this class is "How to Study the Bible For All It’s Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stewart.
Michael Burns gave a presentation on The Resurrection World View at the 2015 ICEC at York College in York, Nebraska June 19 and 20, 2015. The class included a historical analysis of the concept of resurrection, an in-depth analysis of the evidence for the resurrection, but also emphasized the implications, both personally and for the entire human condition which comes with the resurrection of Jesus. The power point is attached. The audio for this and for all the classes from the 2015 ICEC will be available within a week at www.ipibooks.com
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
Apologetics Class: Biblical Reliability, Inspiration and Inerrancy The class has now been taught by Dr. John Oakes, Dan Conder and Brian Colon. Notes and Power Point are attached.
Dr. John Oakes gave a sermon on 3/15/2014 in San Diego. The topic was the Levitical sacrificial system as a prefigure of worship in the New Testament. The “sweet smelling” offerings are discussed as prefigures both of the offerings given by Jesus and by Christians. Specifically discussed are the burnt offering, the grain offering, the drink offering and the fellowship offering. There is also a brief introduction to the sin and guilt sacrifices as prefigures of the sacrificial work of Jesus.
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 from Ephesians and Matthew. One in Christ is about the amazing blessings we have In Christ.
Notes and Power Point for a class on the Pentecostal Movement, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit and the work of the Holy Spirit by John Oakes in San Diego 8/11/2011.
Class taught by Dr. John Oakes 11/14/10. The lesson focuses in on the definition and evidence for biblical inspiration, the meaning of biblical inerrancy, errors of copyists and translators, followed by an introduction to the English translations. The final section discusses claims that the King James Version is the only acceptable translation and that others are of the devil.
John Oakes did a class on church history in Panama City, Panama June 8, 2013. The power point is mostly in Spanish, with some English and the outline is in English.
Notes to accompany: JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Background and History.
Founded by Charles Russel
Russel was influenced by the Adventist movement (let to the 7th DayAdventistChurch)
The Adventist/Millerite movement began in the 1830?s
William Miller used Daniel 8:14and Daniel 9:25(a very odd connection) to calculate
that the millennial reign would come in October, 1844...
Jesus and Christian Apologetics. A class taught by John Oakes PhD 9/26/09, on question, Who is Jesus Christ and evidence that the real Jesus is the Jesus of the gospels. See the notes below and the attached Power Point.
John Oakes taught a two-part Introduction to the Old Testament for a group of new Christians in San Diego May 17 and 24, 2015. The first class serves as a general introduction as well as covering the Book of Genesis. Genesis is studied as a work of Christian theology-setting out the Christian world view and as a source of prophecy, prefigure and foreshadow of the Messiah. The second class finishes an intro to Genesis and covers Exodus to Deuteronomy,emphasizing prefigures and foreshadows in the story of Israel and in the laws, sacrifices, tabernacle and festivals.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a class on the evidence which supports belief in the biblical Jesus at the Mission Center of Hope in San Diego Saturdays 9:00-10:30. Your are invited to attend, but the power point, outline and audios will be posted here.
The attached power point is for a lesson given by Dr. Douglas Jacoby at the 2012 ICEC at UCLA October 20, 2012. Doug taught about the biblical doctrine of heaven, Hades and hell. He also presented a number of the important views on this subject in Judaism and in the early church, as well as reflecting on some of the views held today on this important topic.
Dr. John Oakes preached a sermon from the Book of Luke 4/19/15 in San Diego. The lesson focuses on how Jesus valued things that the world thinks are of little value and how he taught that the things the world values greatly are of no value in the Kingdom. It focuses principally on the Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6.
Dr. John Oakes and Mark Wilkinson taught a class on how to understand and interpret the Bible. This was a 7 hour class. The suggester book for this class is "How to Study the Bible For All It’s Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stewart.
Michael Burns gave a presentation on The Resurrection World View at the 2015 ICEC at York College in York, Nebraska June 19 and 20, 2015. The class included a historical analysis of the concept of resurrection, an in-depth analysis of the evidence for the resurrection, but also emphasized the implications, both personally and for the entire human condition which comes with the resurrection of Jesus. The power point is attached. The audio for this and for all the classes from the 2015 ICEC will be available within a week at www.ipibooks.com
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
Apologetics Class: Biblical Reliability, Inspiration and Inerrancy The class has now been taught by Dr. John Oakes, Dan Conder and Brian Colon. Notes and Power Point are attached.
Dr. John Oakes gave a sermon on 3/15/2014 in San Diego. The topic was the Levitical sacrificial system as a prefigure of worship in the New Testament. The “sweet smelling” offerings are discussed as prefigures both of the offerings given by Jesus and by Christians. Specifically discussed are the burnt offering, the grain offering, the drink offering and the fellowship offering. There is also a brief introduction to the sin and guilt sacrifices as prefigures of the sacrificial work of Jesus.
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 from Ephesians and Matthew. One in Christ is about the amazing blessings we have In Christ.
Notes and Power Point for a class on the Pentecostal Movement, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit and the work of the Holy Spirit by John Oakes in San Diego 8/11/2011.
Class taught by Dr. John Oakes 11/14/10. The lesson focuses in on the definition and evidence for biblical inspiration, the meaning of biblical inerrancy, errors of copyists and translators, followed by an introduction to the English translations. The final section discusses claims that the King James Version is the only acceptable translation and that others are of the devil.
John Oakes did a class on church history in Panama City, Panama June 8, 2013. The power point is mostly in Spanish, with some English and the outline is in English.
Notes to accompany: JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Background and History.
Founded by Charles Russel
Russel was influenced by the Adventist movement (let to the 7th DayAdventistChurch)
The Adventist/Millerite movement began in the 1830?s
William Miller used Daniel 8:14and Daniel 9:25(a very odd connection) to calculate
that the millennial reign would come in October, 1844...
Jesus and Christian Apologetics. A class taught by John Oakes PhD 9/26/09, on question, Who is Jesus Christ and evidence that the real Jesus is the Jesus of the gospels. See the notes below and the attached Power Point.
John Oakes taught a two-part Introduction to the Old Testament for a group of new Christians in San Diego May 17 and 24, 2015. The first class serves as a general introduction as well as covering the Book of Genesis. Genesis is studied as a work of Christian theology-setting out the Christian world view and as a source of prophecy, prefigure and foreshadow of the Messiah. The second class finishes an intro to Genesis and covers Exodus to Deuteronomy,emphasizing prefigures and foreshadows in the story of Israel and in the laws, sacrifices, tabernacle and festivals.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a class on the evidence which supports belief in the biblical Jesus at the Mission Center of Hope in San Diego Saturdays 9:00-10:30. Your are invited to attend, but the power point, outline and audios will be posted here.
The attached power point is for a lesson given by Dr. Douglas Jacoby at the 2012 ICEC at UCLA October 20, 2012. Doug taught about the biblical doctrine of heaven, Hades and hell. He also presented a number of the important views on this subject in Judaism and in the early church, as well as reflecting on some of the views held today on this important topic.
Dr. John Oakes preached a sermon from the Book of Luke 4/19/15 in San Diego. The lesson focuses on how Jesus valued things that the world thinks are of little value and how he taught that the things the world values greatly are of no value in the Kingdom. It focuses principally on the Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6.
Dr. John Oakes has been teaching a series of lessons in Brazil. Included are audio in English and Portugese and, where they have been made, translated power points.
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on worship in the Book of Revelation in San Diego October, 2013. It focuses on the picture of Jesus in Revelation Ch 1 and 5 as well as worship scenes in Revelation 7,11,15 and 19. A picture of believer’s before the throne of God is presented.
Dr, John Oakes gave a sermon in San Diego on 3/6/15 which was an introduction to the Book of Mark. It covered the first two chapters of the book, including the prologue and the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Notes, power point and audio are included.
Dr. John Oakes gave a presentation in both Manchester and Edinburgh June, 2014 on the role of freedom in the Christian life as well as on a healthy role of membership in the Christian church. He will be publishing a book on this topic titled “Golden Rule Membership” from IP Books in just a couple of weeks.
Dr. John Oakes taught a class on the book of Jeremiah 8/23/13. The class was not comprehensive, but covers the main themes of Jeremiah. Notes and power point are attached.
Dr. John Oakes taught a lesson on foreshadows in the Levitical sacrificial system of aspects of Christianity in the New Testament. The class was taught in Guadalajara, Mexico 11/16/2012.
Dr. John Oakes taught on Calvinism–its history, basic theology and reasons to reject its basic tenets–in Manila Jan 23, 2016. The notes and power point are included.
http://evidenceforchristianity.org/answering-calvinism/
Dr. John Oakes did a presentation at Kings College, London 6/12/14 on evidence that Jesus is who the Bible says he is. This is not brand new material, but it is the first time this combination of material about who Jesus is, about his miracles and his fulfillment of prophecy in one class, so I though I would post it.
The attached Power Point and notes are for a class taught April and May, 2011 by Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego, CA. The audio is also available in the EFC store.
Dr. John Oakes gave a sermon on the Book of Matthew in San Diego, 6/7/2015. The lesson shows how Matthew uses prophecies,prefigures and foreshadows to tell us who Jesus is.
This class on the Gospel of Matthew is being taught by Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo in San Diego May-Aug, 2015. The first class is by John Oakes and is an introduction to the Book of Matthew, with emphasis on Matthew’s use of historical prophecies, prefigures and foreshadows to show that Jesus fulfills the messianic expectation.
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.
Dr. John Oakes is on a teaching trip to Bangkok, Udon, Phnom Penh, Siem Riap, Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and Manila for the next three weeks. He will be posting pictures and a report, as well as lesson outlines and audio every couple of days. Contact him if you are in one of these cities and want to attend at john.oakes@gcccd.edu
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a series of classes on the Book of Acts for the Singles ministry of the San Diego Church of Christ on Thursday evenings beginning September 3 at the Mission Center of Hope. Notes, power point and audio are attached.
Dr. John Oakes taught a lesson recently on discipling. This is not a Christian evidence topic, obviously, but we thought some of our website users might be interested.
"En la casa de mi Padre" de Mary A. Kassian es un discipulado que habla al corazón, que deja al descubierto la necesidad de todo ser humano de conocer a Dios como un Padre amoroso a pesar de la experiencia que hallamos tenido con nuestro padre terrenal. Dios quiere revelarse a tu vida como Papá porque quiere relacionarse de una manera íntima y profunda contigo!!!! te invitamos a leer esta adaptación del discipulado original.
Crossing the Barriers - Alistair Begg (Study Guide)Truth For Life
(Study Guide for audio series: http://www.truthforlife.org/resources/series/crossing-the-barriers-with-study-guide/ )
Evangelism. The word alone produces a tightness in the stomach and anguish in the hearts of many Christians. Does this nerve-jangling word produce that type of fear in you? That may be one of the barriers that hinders you from sharing the Good News of Christ.
Does the Bible call us to brazenly accost people in the streets with the demands of the gospel, and do we somehow think we will be able to coerce the unbeliever into believing the "Good News?" Many Christians misunderstand the biblical directives and shy away from such prospects thinking "I don’t have the gift of evangelism" or "I don’t know enough to be effective" and end up leaving the task to others.
Crossing the Barriers will not only equip you to understand what evangelism truly is, but enable you to make sure your message and motives are correct; and to effectively cross the barriers that keep us from presenting Christ and that prevent others from believing the message. Evangelism is the normal life of the church and can never be an optional extra. We will never be effective in evangelism so long as we regard it as a special activity in which we engage at certain times. Rather, it is to be the spontaneous and constant outflow of our Christian experience.
Much like the herald or town crier, who conveys the news from the king, we are not to express our own opinions or ideas. We are commanded to faithfully deliver the message the king has given to us. Our message is not for ourselves, but rather it is for the welfare of those who listen and the glory of the One who provides the Good News.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a five part series on the Book of Luke in San Diego in March and April. We will be posting the outline, power point and audio as the classes are taught.
Dr. John Oakes and Robert Carrillo taught a Bible workshop on the Book of Luke at San Diego State University Saturday May 3rd 2014. Notes, power point and recordings are attached.
Outline for From Shadow to Reality
OT Theme: The Messiah is coming
NT Theme: The Messiah is here
Jesus is priest, prophet and king. Jesus brings together the entire OT.
Jesus says: Everything must be fulfilled that was written about me Luke 24:44
These are the scriptures that testify about me. Jn 6:39,40 I am the fulfillment of the OT...
The truth of the authority of Scripture is one of the key pillars of our faith. But how certain can we be about the text of the Bible, given the thousands of years that separate us from the writers? Nick Lunn talks about how sure we can be of the reliability of the Hebrew and Greek manuscripts we have today.
This lesson was taught by John Oakes, PhD in Bergen, Norway 9/2/2010. Norway is a mainly atheist or agnostic country where traditional Christian apologetics may not work. The lesson uses Acts as a model for how to do Christian apologetics depending on the culture.
Notes to Accompany "A History of Science and Christianity"
The ancient world: Chaos vs Cosmos
1. Thales (585 BC) Predicted a Solar Eclipse: Nature is predictable. Cosmos
and the human mind.
Melvin Calvin (atheist expert on the chemical origin of life): ?The fundamental conviction
that the universe is ordered [cosmos] is the first and strongest tenet [of scientists].
As I try to discern the origin of that conviction, I seem to find it in a
basic notion discovered 2000 or 3000 years ago, and enunciated first in the
Western world by the ancient Hebrews: namely that the universe is governed by
a single God, and is not the product of the whims of many gods, each governing
his own province, according to his own laws. This monotheistic view seems to be
the historical foundation of modern science.?...
Notes to accompany "Reflections on the Passion of the Christ."
Many have been shocked by the movie, The Passion of the Christ.
Not the kind of movie to see many times. Not bringing in popcorn.
Rev 13:8 In God?s eyes, Jesus is a ?lamb, slain from the creation of the world.?
God had this in mind all along.
We should have know it was coming...
Notes to accompany Daniel Power Point Presentation
Background to Daniel:
Theme: God Rules the Nations, Do Not Fear!
Main messages:
1. How to stay pure and uncorrupted?to maintain your integrity in a world
in which you are surrounded by unbelievers.
2. God is in control. He will protect his people. Do not fear. God will deal
with those who persecute or otherwise oppose your service for him...
Notas para Daniel, Profeta a Las Naciones abajo
Destinatarios principales de la carta: los jud?os que sufr?an durante la persecuci?n
de Ant?oco Ep?fanes. Hay que notar que este es un paralelo cercano a Apocalipsis,
cuyos destinatarios principales eran los disc?pulos que sufr?an bajo la intensa
persecuci?n del Imperio Romano durante los primeros dos siglos...
Notes to accompany MORMONISM (The Churchof Jesus Christof the Latter Day Saints)
Founder: Joseph Smith (1805 – 1844)
HISTORY:
Joseph Smith
Born in Vermont, 1805, raised in rural New YorkState...
Notas para
Mormonismo / LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DIAS
? Fundador: Jos? Smith (1805-1844)
HISTORIA:
? Jos? Smith. Nacido en Vermont, 1805, criado en el ?rea rural de Nueva
York.
? No fu? conocido por haber tenido un trabajo regular.
? Se volvi? estafador de la gente. Era un charlat?n religioso.
? Adivinando, cazador de tesoros...
Power Point: Apologetics Without Apologies (March, 2005, San Antonio)evidenceforchristianity
Notes to accompany Apologetics Without Apologies
Apologetics: Explaining and defending the reasons for belief in God and in
the Bible.
Jonathan Swift: ??It is impossible to reason a person out of a thing which they were
not reasoned into in the first place.??
Epistemology: How do we know.
William of Ockham:
Nothing is assumed as evident unless it is known per se, is evident by experience,
or is proved by authority of scripture.
Notes to accompany ISLAM (literally, submit the will in Arabic)
Founder: Muhammad. About 570 ? 632 AD, in Mecca, in modern Saudi Arabia.
Roughly 1 billion Muslims in the world.
Location: Northern Africa, almost the entire Middle East, Pakistan Afghanistan,
Bangaladesh, India, Albania, Indonesia and the Phillipines, with scatterings elsewhere...
PROFECIAS MESIANICAS
Prop?sito: ayudar a aquellos que son esc?pticos o les falta suficiente fe a
moverlos m?s all? de alg?n punto en su estudio b?blico.
Juan 5:39,40 Pregunta: ?qu? es lo que Jes?s est? afirmando aqu??. Que el AT escrito
cientos de a?os antes de que naciera hablaba de ?l. Imagina las implicaciones
de lo que afirmaba.
Lucas 24:44 Jes?s est? afirmando que en ?l se han cumplido todas las profes?as
del Mes?as...
NOTES FOR FULL DANIEL CLASS
Background to Daniel:
Theme: God Rules the Nations, Do Not Fear!
Main messages:
1. How to stay pure and uncorrupted-to maintain your integrity in a world
in which you are surrounded by unbelievers.
2. God is in control. He will protect his people. Do not fear. God will deal
with those who persecute or otherwise oppose your service for him.
Principle Audience:
Jews who suffered under the persecutions of Antiochus Epiphanes (167-164 BC)
Things that make Daniel unique...
De La Sombra a la Realidad
Tema del AT: el Mesías viene.
Tema del NT: el Mesías está aquí.
Jesús es sacerdote, profeta y rey. Jesús junta consigo todo el AT.
Jesús dice: "Que había de cumplirse todo lo que está escrito de mí". Lc 24:44.
Estas son las escrituras que testifican sobre mí. Juan 6:39-40. Yo soy el cumplimiento del AT.
I. Prefiguras históricas. 2 P 2:4-8. Dios nos enseña. 1 Co 10:11. Ro 15:4...
Stone/Campbell Movement: Reformation or Restoration? (Church History)evidenceforchristianity
The Stone/Campbell Movement: Reformation or Restoration?
Background: The religious atmosphere in the early 19th century on the Western
Frontier:
1. Puritans. British Dissenters. Strongly Calvinistic. Independent church structure.
The Great Awakening: Jonathan Edwards 1740?s, 50?s, ?Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.?
A revivalist.
(The Puritans became the Congregational
Church)
2. Methodists. John Wesley (1703-1791) (and George Whitefield) Sought to reform Anglicanism. Ho
liness/Pietism movement Arminian theology. Emphasis on conversion, personal relationship with
God. Led to the idea of adult confirmation...
Introduction to World Religions: Judaism.
Click on the link below for a Power Point presentation by R. D. Baker (Phoenix,
AZ) and Ryan Cartwright (Edmonton, Alberta). This is a general introduction
to a course on world religions, followed by the body of the class, which is
on the background of Judaism.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
2. Theme of MarkTheme of Mark
Jesus: Messiah
and Son of God:
suffering
servant and
savior of
mankind.
3. Theme Passage of MarkTheme Passage of Mark
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of
Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give his life as
a ransom for many.
Q: What was Jesus’s purpose?
Q: Did his life agree with this mission
statement?
Q: What is your purpose?
4. Short Outline of MarkShort Outline of Mark
I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’I Mark 1:1-13 Prologue: Preparing for Jesus’
ministryministry
II Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministryII Mark 1:14-8:26 Galilean ministry
III Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion andIII Mark 8:27-16:8 (or 16:20) Passion and
Death of JesusDeath of Jesus
Q: What impression does this give?Q: What impression does this give?
5. Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38Transition Verse: Mark 8:31-38
As with Jesus, so with his disciples: AsAs with Jesus, so with his disciples: As
I will serve and suffer for mankind, soI will serve and suffer for mankind, so
you will suffer and serve for mankind.you will suffer and serve for mankind.
Jesus’ purpose is our purposeJesus’ purpose is our purpose
Jesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyleJesus’ lifestyle is our lifestyle
6. More Detailed Outline of MarkMore Detailed Outline of Mark
I Mark 1:1-13 Preparing for Jesus’ ministryI Mark 1:1-13 Preparing for Jesus’ ministry
II Galilean ministryII Galilean ministry
A. Mark 1:14-3:12 The Kingdom of GodA. Mark 1:14-3:12 The Kingdom of God
B. Mark 3:13-6:6 Jesus friends vs. outsidersB. Mark 3:13-6:6 Jesus friends vs. outsiders
C. Mark 6:7-8:26 Jesus’ missionC. Mark 6:7-8:26 Jesus’ mission
III Passion and death of Jesus:III Passion and death of Jesus:
A. Mark 8:27-10:45 Jesus, Servant of mankindA. Mark 8:27-10:45 Jesus, Servant of mankind
B. Mark 10:46-13:37 The Son confronts theB. Mark 10:46-13:37 The Son confronts the
JewsJews
C. Mark 14:1-15:47 Trial and death of JesusC. Mark 14:1-15:47 Trial and death of Jesus
D. Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of JesusD. Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of Jesus
7. Author of MarkAuthor of Mark
Mark! (John Mark Mark 14:51)Mark! (John Mark Mark 14:51)
Scribe/assistant of Peter? 1 Pet 5:13Scribe/assistant of Peter? 1 Pet 5:13
Date: Late 40’s or more likely 50’sDate: Late 40’s or more likely 50’s
8. Mark 16:9-20?Mark 16:9-20?
Not found in Codex Sinaiticus, VaticanusNot found in Codex Sinaiticus, Vaticanus
Eusebius (4Eusebius (4thth
century) and Jerome (5century) and Jerome (5thth
centurycentury
say it was not in the originalsay it was not in the original
Very abrupt change from Mark 16:8 to vs. 9Very abrupt change from Mark 16:8 to vs. 9
Marked change in language, style of GreekMarked change in language, style of Greek
Other ancient manuscripts have a third,Other ancient manuscripts have a third,
different, shorter ending.different, shorter ending.
9. Style of MarkStyle of Mark
Vivid, fast-paced,Vivid, fast-paced,
action-packedaction-packed
narrative, with annarrative, with an
authoritativeauthoritative
Jesus completelyJesus completely
in control.in control.
10. Style of MarkStyle of Mark
1. Very simple Greek.1. Very simple Greek.
2. Fast-paced: Greek2. Fast-paced: Greek euthyseuthys immediately 42immediately 42
times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23,times in Mark. Mark 1:10,12,18,20,21,23,
28,29, 30,42,43.28,29, 30,42,43.
3. Use of historical present Mark 1:213. Use of historical present Mark 1:21
Q: Are you a man/woman of action—with aQ: Are you a man/woman of action—with a
mission?mission?
11. Things To Look for in MarkThings To Look for in Mark
1. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:251. Authority of Jesus emphasized. Mark 1:25
2. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:272. People are amazed by Jesus. Mark 1:27
3. Attacks by Satan on Jesus and the disciples.3. Attacks by Satan on Jesus and the disciples.
4. Jesus’ suffering, even before Jerusalem.4. Jesus’ suffering, even before Jerusalem.
5. Outsiders becoming insiders5. Outsiders becoming insiders
6. Apostles put in a relatively negative light.6. Apostles put in a relatively negative light.
7. Material about discipleship.7. Material about discipleship.
12. Literary Style of MarkLiterary Style of Mark
1. Topical rather than chronological.1. Topical rather than chronological.
2. Intercalation (sandwiching)2. Intercalation (sandwiching)
3. Triads (things come in 3s)3. Triads (things come in 3s)
4. Use of irony4. Use of irony
13. Literary Style of MarkLiterary Style of Mark
1. Topical, not chronological1. Topical, not chronological
Examples: 1:21-45 demons being cast out.Examples: 1:21-45 demons being cast out.
2:1-3:6 controversy/authority emphasized2:1-3:6 controversy/authority emphasized
4:1-34 kingdom parallels4:1-34 kingdom parallels
2. Intercalation2. Intercalation
Mark 3:20-35 rejected by family rejected byMark 3:20-35 rejected by family rejected by
religious leaders rejected by family.religious leaders rejected by family.
Mark 5:21-43 Jarius woman healed JariusMark 5:21-43 Jarius woman healed Jarius
Mark 11:12-25 fig tree Clears temple fig treeMark 11:12-25 fig tree Clears temple fig tree
14. If Mark’s material is not chronological,If Mark’s material is not chronological,
does this bring inerrancy into question?does this bring inerrancy into question?
Chicago Statement on Inerrancy:Chicago Statement on Inerrancy:
Article XIII.Article XIII.
WE AFFIRM the propriety of using inerrancy as aWE AFFIRM the propriety of using inerrancy as a
theological term with reference to the completetheological term with reference to the complete
truthfulness of Scripture.truthfulness of Scripture.
WE DENY that it is proper to evaluate ScriptureWE DENY that it is proper to evaluate Scripture
according to standards of truth and error that are alienaccording to standards of truth and error that are alien
to its usage or purpose. We further deny that inerrancyto its usage or purpose. We further deny that inerrancy
is negated by Biblical phenomena such as a lack ofis negated by Biblical phenomena such as a lack of
modern technical precision, irregularities of grammarmodern technical precision, irregularities of grammar
or spelling, observational descriptions of nature, theor spelling, observational descriptions of nature, the
reporting of falsehoods, the use of hyperbole and roundreporting of falsehoods, the use of hyperbole and round
numbers, the topical arrangement of material, variantnumbers, the topical arrangement of material, variant
selections of material in parallel accounts, or the use ofselections of material in parallel accounts, or the use of
free citations.free citations.
15. Literary Style of MarkLiterary Style of Mark
3. Triads3. Triads
3 boat scenes3 boat scenes
3 predictions of his death3 predictions of his death
3 denials3 denials
4. Irony Situational (not verbal) Irony4. Irony Situational (not verbal) Irony
Mark3:22fMark3:22f
Mark 15:31-32Mark 15:31-32
16. I. Mark 1:1-13 PrologueI. Mark 1:1-13 Prologue
Malachi 3:1
Isaiah 40:3
My messenger will
prepare the way…
A voice crying in the
wilderness….
Elijah/John
The Kingdom is at
hand…
17. Malachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old toMalachi 3:1, 4:5 A bridge from the Old to
the New Testamentthe New Testament
The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2The Kingdom of God is at hand…. Matt 3:2
The Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilledThe Messiah is here. Prophecy is fulfilled
18. Baptisms in the Jordan RiverBaptisms in the Jordan River
……of repentance, for the forgiveness of sinsof repentance, for the forgiveness of sins
19. Mark 1:14-3:12Mark 1:14-3:12
The Kingdom of GodThe Kingdom of God
Mark 1:14-20 The call of discipleshipMark 1:14-20 The call of discipleship
The time has comeThe time has come JTB 1:7-8JTB 1:7-8 God 1:11God 1:11 Jesus 1:14Jesus 1:14
v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay…v. 18 at once… v. 20 without delay…
Q: What is the point?Q: What is the point?
Now that the kingdom of God has come, it isNow that the kingdom of God has come, it is
time for action. The things of the world aretime for action. The things of the world are
not important in the kingdom of God.not important in the kingdom of God.
20. Mark 1:21-45Mark 1:21-45
Jesus has great authorityJesus has great authority
Mark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazementMark 1:21-24 v. 22 amazement
v. 22 authority.v. 22 authority.
1:24 irony. The demons believe before the1:24 irony. The demons believe before the
disciples.disciples.
1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but1:25 vs 1:43 more irony. Demons obey but
the man does not.the man does not.
Q: Message for us?Q: Message for us?
1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action1:35-39 Even a powerful godly man of action
needs to pray.needs to pray.
21. Mark 2:1-28Mark 2:1-28
Jesus has great authorityJesus has great authority
Mark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sinsMark 2:1-12 Authority to forgive sins
Mark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter whoMark 2:13-17 It doesn’t matter who
you are, but whether you will answeryou are, but whether you will answer
the call.the call.
Mark 2:18-Mark 2:18-2828 Authority even over theAuthority even over the
Sabbath/Law!!!!Sabbath/Law!!!!
