Last updated: January 21, 2008 Powerpoints by Dr. Newman: Narnia and You Bet Your Life posted.

NOTICE: MAJOR ADDITIONS are in preparation for this website, including the following:

  PLEASE READ THIS OPEN LETTER by Dr. Robert C. Newman on the recent "discovery" of the tomb of Jesus.
... ALSO view the related powerpoint presentation:

The Tomb of Jesus (Web version) also available:   Powerpoint   Audio by Robert C. Newman Professor Emeritus Biblical Theological Seminary

This Website contains audio lectures and written material on matters relating to the Christian Faith, the Bible, and
the interface between Science and the Bible.  The site is developed and maintained by the Interdisciplinary Biblical Research Institute.

The Interdisciplinary Biblical Research Institute is a group of Christians who see a desperate need for men and women convinced of the complete reliability of the Bible who will:
     (1) get training both in Biblical studies and in some other academic discipline, and
     (2) use this training to help other Christians deal with the many areas where non-Christian teaching is so dominant today.
We believe that such trained people can be effective in removing many stumbling blocks that keep others from the Gospel.

CONTENTS	THE IBRI WEBSITE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD The entire contents of this website is now available on DVD. This includes over 850 audio lectures (mp3 format), 70 powerpoint presentations (powerpoint and web versions), 60 research reports, 10  full-length books, and thousands of pages of papers, notes and classroom syllabuses. The full contents are recorded on four DVDs, available on standard long-life or gold archival DVDs. View the contents and order the complete set here. Recent Additions (02 December 2006). Lectures added: William N. Harding, That LIttle Piece of Flesh Between our Jaws: James 3:5b-6. The Franke-Moreland Debate on Non-Foundationalism and Post-Modernism. (Presentations to the Evangelical Philosophical Society: John M. Franke "Non-Foundationalism, Truth and the Knowledge of God";  and James P. Moreland, "Modest Foundationalism and Simple Sense"). Robert C. Newman Bible Prophecy and Human History (1988). Research Reports Nos. 1, 6 and 9 are now available on line in French, German and Russian translations.  See the catalog of Research Reports. Six books written or edited by the pioneer Muslim missionary, Samuel M. Zwemer are now available on line at the Samuel M. Zwemer Library of Muslim Studies. Further additions to this library are planned. The Daniel E. Wonderly Memorial Library has about 20 lectures and papers now available for viewing. On-Line Seminar Powerpoint Talks on the Da Vinci Code Here are a number of PowerPoint talks on the book, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown (Doubleday, 2003).  These talks are presented to help seekers and Christians get a feel for the historical reliability the claims of the novel over against those of biblical Christianity.  Some of these talks were prepared for a two-day seminar on the subject held at Biblical Theological Seminary in the spring of 2004; most were prepared for a one-day seminar and three-credit course given in the spring of 2006 at the same place. Authors of these presentations are: David Mingle, Robert C. Newman, Nick Perrin, John Quay, and Joseph Thomas. The Gospel of Judas by Robert C. Newman Biblical Theological Seminary     Seminar Announcments IBRI COLLOQUIUM SERIES TO BE ANNOUNCED HERE     ORIGINS SEMINAR Dice or Deity: How Did we Get Here? This is a series of 15 lectures that explore the scientific evidence for a divine Creator. Synopsis Questions regarding the origin of our planet, of life, its diversity and of mankind have sparked controversy for centuries, especially since the rise of Darwinian Evolution. Today, many claim that science has proved the Bible to be outmoded, so that we need no longer follow its teachings in  morals or fear a final judgment. Others, remaining loyal to Biblical Christianity, have become suspicious of science itself. In this seminar, taught at the college level for college and university students, teachers, scientists, engineers, and interested laypeople, we provide evidence that much of the controversy involves overzealous interpretation of either the scientific or Biblical data, and that a real harmonization of the two is plausible. Contact IBRI if you are intertested in having this seminar presented at your location      Featured Powerpoint Presentation: Discovering God’s Fingerprints: Why the Christian Faith Makes Sense  (web version) Dr. Robert C. Newman (Powerpoint download 1.5 Mb)   God exists, and he has actually provided quite adequate evidence of this for those who really want to know.  We look at the existence of the universe, problems with atheistic evolution, evidence of design in inanimate nature, fulfilled prophecy in the Bible, Jesus of Nazareth, changed lives and changed societies.      Featured On-Line Books: Evolution: Nature and Scripture in Conflict?  by Prof. Pattle P. T. Pun This is a re-publication of the 1982 book.  Dedicated to the Serious Doubters. (From the Preface) Dr. Pun's book deals with both the factual data and the probable mechanisms involved in bringing living organisms onto the planet. The intricacies of cell biology and gross anatomy are presented in concise statements that show the significance of such knowledge. Neglect of Geologic Data  by Daniel E. Wonderly This is a re-publication of the 1987 book (reprinted 1993).  This work is an attempt to enlist creationists in a serious study of the actual characteristics of the earth's sedimentary strata. Creationist organizations are emphasizing some important truths of creation, but they have neglected the data of earth-science research to such an extent that disgrace has now descended upon the doctrine of biblical creation throughout the nation. In this carefully documented book the author encourages evangelical Christians to take an interest in the real data of earth science, and shows them how they can use such information to alleviate this problem.  God's Time-Records in Ancient Sediments  by Daniel E. Wonderly This is a re-publication of the 1999 book published by IBRI.  We are directing this book to the Christian reading public. Numerous groups of Christians in North America now recognize sizeable problems having to do with the relation of science to the Biblical account of creation. However I believe that it is possible to properly understand God's meaningful world, and at the same time participate in the fallowship which He wants his own people to have with one another. The sharing of observations and ideas concerning God's record in nature can be a sosurce of much joy and fellowship, as well as an enhancement of our lover for God. We hope that at least the early chapters of this work will be found to be inspirational reading, while the other chapters may be used as a manual of important information concerning the earth and the studies which Christians have made with respect to creation. From the Preface      Featured Audio Lectures in Apologetics by Robert C. Newman Origin of the Universe - 69 minutes; 15.9 Mb. Genesis 1 & the Origin of the Earth - 62 minutes; 14.3 Mb. The Time of the Messiah - 60 minutes; 13.7 Mb. From the Apologetics Series of Robert C. Newman. Over 80 lectures by Dr.Newman are available online.   Featured Audio Lectures in Exegesis: Books of the Bible The Book of Ecclesiastes by Thomas V. Taylor (1980) The Book of Nehemiah by Jack Murray (1972) The Book of Daniel by Allen A. MacRae (1978)     Featured Audio Lectures in Science and Origins Molecular Machines: Evidence for Design by Michael J. Behe (1980) Genesis One and the Origin of the Earth by Robert C. Newman (1992) from the Origins Seminar Craters, Dinosaurs and Earth-Crossing Asteroids. by Glen Penfield (1993) Lyme Disease, God and Nature. by Philip Rudolph (1993) The Glory of God as Revealed in the Microscope by John C. Studenroth (1992) from the Origins Seminar
author/subject index This index includes direct links to all contents. Of special interest: Lectures and publications on Science and the Bible IBRI Colloquium Lecture Series Biblical Summer Theological Institutes IBRI Powerpoint Lectures (web and powerpoint versions) IBRI Catalog The catalog lists publications, CDs and DVDs available for purchase.
Audio Lectures Use the author index to link to specific lectures
IBRI Research Reports These reports include a broad range of topics. Many concern Science and the Bible. Some reports are available in translation into French, German, Russian and Spanish. Topics include: • Easter Week Narrative (EFGR) • The Synoptic Problem • The Census of Quirinius • The Time of the Messiah (EFGRS) • Evolution • Days of Genesis • Sharp Points • Creation of the Biosphere • Geology Before Darwin • Natural Theology
Powerpoint Talks:     • Da Vinci Code Powerpoint talks (2006) 16 lectures on subjects related to the Da Vinci Code. Available in powerpoint and web versions. Topics include: - Leonardo Da Vinci - Mary Magdalene - Gnosticism - The Priory of Sion - Secret Societies - Other Gospels.     • Robert C. Newman Powerpoint talks 70 lectures, available in powerpoint and web versions. Topics include: - Da Vinci Code (see also here) - Astrology - Astronomy - Chariots of the Gods - Christianity and Science - Artificial Life - Origin of LIfe - Cosmos and Contact - Creation-Evolution debate - Creation, Science and the Bible - Discovering God's Fingerprints - Doing Science in a Theistic Universe - Evidence of God - The Biblical Firmament - Intelligent Design - Problems for Creation Science - Star of Bethlehem - The Significance of Christmas - Form Criticism - Heaven and Hell - Modern English Versions of the Bible - Mormonism - Did Moses Write the Torah? - Prophecy - Why So Much Suffering?
On-line Books    Dallas E. Cain, And It Was So: The Genesis Creation Riddle.      David Newquist, Natural Science and the Christian Faith.      Pattle P.T. Pun, Evolution: Nature and Scripture in Conflict?      Daniel E. Wonderly, Neglect of Geologic Data      Daniel E. Wonderly, God's Time-Records in Ancient Sediments.      Samuel M. Zwemer (1867-1952)   •Biography of Raymnd  Lull, First Missionary to the Moslems   •The Moslem Doctrine of God   •Our Moslem Sisters   •The Moslem World   •Islam and Missions   •Christianity the Final Religion
Origins Seminar This is a series of 15 lectures that explore the scientific evidence for a divine Creator.
Papers • Anthological  Exegesis in the NT (2001) • The Date of Creation (2002) • The Gospel of Judas (2006) • Public Theology and Scientific Method (2002) • Public Theology and Prophecy Data (2002) • How Human Sexuality Reveals God. (1996) • The Star of Bethlehem: A Natural-Supernatural Hybrid? (2001) • Biblical Perspectives on D. Russell Humphreys's "Timothy Test" (1996) • Rejoinder To Sarfati and Humphreys's Responses (2002)
Tracts • Tidal Slowdown & Coral Growth • Coral Reefs • Evolution of the Auto (a parable) • Varves: Evidence for an Old Earth • Geocentrism • Joshua's Long Day • Light-Travel Time • Nostradamus and the BIble
Lectures and Sermons Over 800 sermons are posted. See the index for access.
Audio Bible Commentaries Taylor, Bible Survey (1981) Taylor, Leviticus Vannoy, Deuteronomy Taylor, Ecclesiastes MacRae, Isaiah 1-6 (1976) MacRae, Isaiah 7-12 (1979) MacRae, Isaiah 40-56 (1980) MacRae, Isaiah 57-66 (1978) MacRae, Jeremiah (1981) MacRae, Ezekiel (1983) MacRae, Daniel (1978) MacRae, Habakkuk Murray, Nehemiah (1972) Newman, Mark Quek, Mark Newman,  I,II Peter Newman, Revelation
Seminary Courses • Dunzweiler,Lectures in Systematic Theology   (audio and syllabus) • Dunzweiler, Apologetics • Dunzweiler, Soteriology • Vannoy, Old Testament Poets • Vannoy, Old Testament Prophets
Collections      Robert J. Dunzweiler library      Daniel E. Wonderly library Topics include: - What's Wrong with Evolution? - Non-Radiometric Age Determination - Dinosaurs, Fossils & the Bible - The Date of Creation - The Plain Sense of Genesis One - How to believe in a Universal Flood Thomas V. Taylor under construction
Audio Topical Lectures •Jay Adams, Marriage • Gary Cohen, Prophecy • Alan MacRae Reformed Theology • Thomas V. Taylor on Worship • Dunzweiler, God and  Human Suffering.    includes printed notes
Audio Lectures in Exegesis
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