by Doug Van Meter | 6 Aug 2006 | 1 Timothy, God's Word on Gender
In our previous study, we began to consider what the text of Scripture has to say with regard to gender; specifically, God’s revelation of the equality and differentiation between male and female; what God says concerning equality of dignity and diversity of function....
by Doug Van Meter | 6 Aug 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
In 1948 Israel became the possessors of a “homeland.” This was a most remarkable event, as it was the first time since the Diaspora of 70 a.d. that the Jewish people were—in large and nationalistic force—back in the land which had been promised to Abraham and “his...
by Doug Van Meter | 30 Jul 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, God's Word on Gender, Old Testament, Pentateuch, Topical and Miniseries
We live in exciting times, days in which we–the church–face many challenges. But challenges for God’s people have never meant that we face certain defeat, but rather that we face opportunities for the gospel. As Paul said during his challenges, “For a...
by Doug Van Meter | 30 Jul 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
Some years ago I had the privilege of sitting under the teaching ministry of pastor-teacher John MacArthur, as he ministered at a three-day conference at the Randburg Baptist Church in Johannesburg. The major theme of the conference was that of the church;...
by Doug Van Meter | 23 Jul 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
On a recent family holiday we spent an entire day at a theme park called King’s Island, which boasts some of the most innovative and thrilling rides available, coming a close second to Disneyworld. For this reason, there are large crowds that attend—and large crowds...
by Doug Van Meter | 4 Jun 2006 | Bible Teachings, Genesis, Old Testament, Pentateuch
What do you suppose is the most serious, most relevant question that anyone could ask? Some perhaps would say the question with regard to the greenhouse effect and the hole in the ozone layer: how can we correct it? Can it be reversed? Perhaps others would ask...