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Presentations

Bill Jacobs

The Law of God – Part 7 – Grace is a Relationship

The biblical term, grace, has many meanings to many people. To some it is an unctuous, pious sanctimonious expression that is embarrassing to use. To others it is an excuse to wantonly violate the laws of God. And to yet others, it means freedom to worship God however one wants,

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Bill Jacobs

The Law of God – Part 6 – Under the Law?

In Romans 6:14 Paul said Christians are “not under the law.” Many take this to mean that Christians do not need to obey the law of God any longer. Is that true, or is there more to the story? Consider the evidence presented in this presentation to learn what the

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Bill Jacobs

The Law of God – Part 5 – What Does the Law Do?

Should we keep God’s law?  Is there any benefit to it?  Or is it an oppressive set of restrictions for an ancient time?  Is the law of God the doorway into the Kingdom of God?  Or is Jesus Christ the door?  Consider this vital issue further in this presentation.  

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Bill Jacobs

The Law of God – Part 4 – Which Parts Today

So far in this series, we’ve learned that Christians obey God’s laws. Most Christians would agree with this statement. Disagreement occurs when we start discussing which parts of it are we to keep today. This presentation deals with this issue, out of the Bible rather than any church’s doctrinal positions

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Bill Jacobs

The Law of God – Part 3 – The Works of the Law

In this series we not only explain what the Law of God is and how it works in a person’s life, but also point out specific verses and phrases that have been misunderstood by many. This presentation discusses the biblical meaning of a phrase used by the Apostle Paul—“works of

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Bill Jacobs

The Truth Shall Set you Free – FoT

Jesus told us, ‘The Truth will set you Free.” The context tells us he was talking about freedom from practicing sin—carefully thought out sins and habitual sins as well. This presentation pieces together from the Bible how that can happen for us. Being free from addiction, sexual sins, and more,

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Bill Jacobs

The Restitution of All Things – Atonement

In Acts 3:21, Peter, while speaking of the return of Christ, said it would be “the restitution of all things.” Why did he say that? Most people think he’s coming to start something new. Understanding his comment opens up a new world of understanding.

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Bill Jacobs

The Law of God – Part 2 – Law or Grace

The largest Christian denomination tells us that because Christ died to cover our sins with a blanket of grace, we are now free to sin as we please, confess our sins and do it all over again. Well, that’s not actually what they say, but that’s how it goes for

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Bill Jacobs

Being Content

So many discontented people! What are you discontented about? Is there a way to feel happier, more fulfilled, more content? Have a look at this presentation to consider more on the issue.

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Bill Jacobs

Life After Death – Part 5 Judgement

In this last part of the Life After Death Series, we continue on with the time progression through the Book of Revelation that provides a chronology of the final events in God’s plan as he has revealed it. Once we understand the Bible on this issue, we can see why

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Bill Jacobs

Life After Death – Part 4 The Spirit in Man

In this fourth part of the series, Life After Death, we prove out of the Bible that there is no such thing as an immortal soul. Instead there is something much better in store for us. For those who already know, this offers a helpful review, for those new to it, the

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Bill Jacobs

Life After Death – Part 3 The Second Resurrection

The Apostle John, in the Book of Revelation, writes of a “first resurrection.” In this presentation we cover the second one. Some people consider this resurrection a mystery. But the second resurrection is not so mysterious that we can’t gain a lot of detail about it, when it occurs, who is

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Bill Jacobs

Old Time Religion – Pentecost

The Bible tells us to stick to the faith Jesus brought to the earth. Over the ages, that model has been watered down and distorted—added to and taken away from. Yet, the true Gospel Jesus brought to earth is still it available to us in the pages of the Bible.

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Bill Jacobs

Life After Death – Part 2 The First Resurrection

The patriarch Job asked, “If a man die, will he live again?” The answer, from the Bible, is “Yes.” But it’s not like you might think. It’s way better. Listen to this presentation to understand more about God’s plan for all his children, past present and future.

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Bill Jacobs

Life After Death – Part 1 Our True Hope

More and more people today believe that when they die that will be the end for them. They have no hope for a future beyond this life. Many others, also in ever-increasing numbers, are uncertain about what happens after death. This presentation is for those people or for those who

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Bill Jacobs

Raising Resilient Children

How do we teach our children to endure the hard times in life and difficult situations that arise? The Bible has a lot to say about it and so does modern psychology. There have been many studies about resilience. They all point toward what the bible has to say about

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Bill Jacobs

Passed Over – A Passover Presentation

Today when we use the term “passed over,” it usually means we have been ignored. But in the Bible the term takes on a positive message, namely that we have been granted a pass on punishment. The Passover helps us relive, once a year, how that happens and offers us

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Bill Jacobs

The Law in Our Hearts

Jeremiah the prophet said God would write the law in our hearts. Surprising to some, Paul reiterates this in the New Testament. Is God writing His law in your heart? How does that happen?

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Bill Jacobs

God In Us

How do we know if we have the Holy Spirit? Since we are physical, the spirit cannot be detected physically—can’t feel it, can’t see it, can’t smell it, can’t touch it. But there is a way. It’s a way God reveals to us, so we can believe in His promise.

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Bill Jacobs

Living in a Post-Christian Culture

If you look at the latest survey results, most people living in the US no longer consider themselves Christian. Europe when that way decades ago. Western Culture is now a post-Christian Culture. How should Christians adjust?

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Bill Jacobs

The Other Side of the Boat

Twice in his ministry, Jesus told his disciples to fish on the other side of the boat. Both times they hauled up huge catches. Is there a lesson there for us? How can we fish on the other side of the boat today?

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Bill Jacobs

Waging Spiritual War – 6 Broken Arrow

“Broken Arrow” is a military term used in the Viet Nam war. When command officers, monitoring a battle, heard this code term on their radios, they knew their troops were in danger of being completely overrun. They were to respond with immediate death-dealing air support delivering close-in bombing. We use

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Bill Jacobs

Waging Spiritual War – 5 – Resisting Lies with Truth

The Bible tells us that, as Christian Soldiers, our weapons are not physical. We don’t need fighter planes or machine guns. How do we, then, fight “the good fight of faith?” In this presentation, we go into detail about how to wage war against the lies of the adversary.

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Bill Jacobs

Waging Spiritual War – 4 – Rules of Engagement

Every army has rules soldiers follow in dealing with the enemy.  How do Christian soldiers engage the adversary? What tactics do they use and under what circumstances? How and when do they use their weapons? Do you know the rules for spiritual combat?

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Bill Jacobs

Waging Spiritual War – 3 – Weapons Training

The Apostle Paul, using a clever metaphor, lists the weapons Christians can use to wage spiritual warfare. When we read it we are impressed by how clever Paul was to come up with such an excellent literary device. If we hold to that, without understanding the vital message he conveyed,

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