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This commentary on John 1-12 is designed for every Believer who sits in Sunday schools or Bible studies and can't get reasonable answers to their questions. By default, then, it is also intended for Bible teachers so they can understand what the Scripture says and provide reasonable answers for themselves and their students. Any Believer can study John's Gospel through this commentary and answer for themselves the two basic questions: what does it mean, and what does it mean to me? The author believes John's Gospel is the accurate, authentic, and credible product of God the Holy Spirit and the Apostle John. John wrote a historically reliable account of that part of the public ministry of Jesus the Christ which was not revealed by the Synoptic Gospels. His message throughout is that Jesus is God the Son, the Son of God, the Christ, and most importantly, the Savior. The commentary is thoroughly exegetical and explanatory. It is based on the author's translation and covers necessary grammatical and theological details without being tedious or exhaustive. It takes a common-sense approach to difficult issues in the Gospel, seeing them in the light of Jesus' historical and cultural setting. Other commentaries are compared and selectively used where profitable to the reader. Where the author differs in his conclusions from others, it is out of a desire to walk with John and know the same Jesus he knew and loved.

"A Biblical Response to Same-gender Marriage" was written to encourage participation in a discussion of one of the most troubling moral questions of the current generation. "A Biblical Response" will inform and arm Christians with biblical truth and encourage them to take the Gospel of Salvation to everyone, including the sexually immoral. This book is a shorter version of my book "Biblical Homosexuality," with new material focusing on same-gender (same-sex) marriage. I explain what Jesus said in the Gospels about marriage as the union of one man with one woman, and what he said about sexual morality in Revelation. Taking the premise that Jesus is God the Son incarnate, I discuss what God told Israel in Leviticus, and Christians in Romans and 1 Corinthians, about sexual immorality. Discussions of Genesis 2:24 (the basis for Jesus' teaching in the Gospels about marriage) reveal God's design for marriage and sexuality. Discussions of Leviticus 18-20 show that the prohibitions against sexual morality, including homosexuality, are not based in a prohibition of pagan religion practices ca. 1445 BC, but are applicable in every generation from Moses' time to today. The fallacies of homosexual arguments, such as the "I was created this way," or the "genetic predisposition" argument are revealed. Homosexual caricatures of the unloving Christian are also discussed and the true character of God's love for sinners, including the homosexual, is revealed. The low cost of the book has been deliberately set to encourage the widest distribution and participation in the religious and cultural discussions of same-gender marriage.

The doctrine Jesus descended into hell has been professed and opposed from the earliest days of the church. Today the doctrine is professed by Anglican and Lutheran creeds and individual believers within various denominations. Did Jesus go to hell? This book thoroughly examines all the evidence for the doctrine, pro and con. A chapter each is devoted to the Apostolic Creed; a statement of the doctrine; the origin and history of the doctrine; doctrinal issues; what scripture says about Sheol, Hades, and paradise; he timeless efficiency of Christ's propitiation; scripture passages used to support the doctrine. Two appendices address recent developments in Annihilationism that impact the doctrine.Whether you believe Jesus descended into hell, or are trying to decide, here is a solid analysis of all the information for you to consider.

The need for specialized books on the gospels is apparent when one considers the variety of their contents. The four gospels are similar to the Greek bíos ("a life," a kind of biography), but in the format of the Old Testament historical narratives. As such they give us a selective history of the person, life, and works of Jesus the Christ. Within that history are the stories Jesus told and the miracles he performed. Focusing the study on the parables Jesus told and miracles he worked allows the Bible student to become prepared for the study of the gospels as a whole.

Why buy a book on the Antichrist? Because while other books focus on when he will arrive and what he will do, this book does much more. The Antichrist has an historical past as well as a prophesied future. He will inherit the biblical-world kingdoms of his ancestors. He will exploit their religions and create his own. He is a recurring theme in Satan's designs to rule the world and receive worship. He will fulfill those evil designs. He will cause the death of millions and be responsible for world-wide destruction. He will be almost as evil as Satan himself. The Antichrist, His Genealogy, Kingdom, and Religion discovers the biblical portrait of the Antichrist through an in-depth discussion of every prophetic mention in Daniel, the Gospels, Paul's epistles, and the Revelation. The conclusions reached are fit together to form his biblical story. The study includes a review of the Antichrist's career and an imagined scenario of his entry into the world, rise to power, evil acts, and certain destruction at the return of Jesus Christ. Two appendices provide a time-line of the events of the tribulation and answer the question, Are the Rapture and Tribulation Near?

A primer is a small introductory book on a subject. A Primer on Dispensationalism was written for two groups of Christians: those new to Dispensationalism as a theology; those who have heard Dispensationalism is new and not biblical. There are many books on dispensational history and theology. I've written some of those books. But through extensive interaction with many Christians of both Reformed and Dispensational beliefs, I perceived a need for a simpler work, a "primer," that will explain dispensational theology as briefly and as simply as may be possible. This book aims to meet that need. A Primer on Dispensationalism defines Dispensational theology, explains the four distinctives of Dispensationalism, presents a brief history of Dispensationalism from the times of the early church fathers, and lists resources for further study. If you want to understand the basics of Dispensationalism, or have a friend who should understand, this is the book.

Jude writes to a first century Church in danger of being overcome by false doctrines and false teachers. Is the twenty-first century Church any different? Jude teaches Believers to recognize false teachers by their moral character, and false doctrine by its three characteristics of unbelief, defilement, and rebellion. Along the way he confirms the major doctrines of the historic Christian faith, and teachers Believers how to deal with apostates in the church. From a translation by the author.

A Private Commentary on the Bible: Pastoral Letters, gives you a complete resource for studying an important section on Scripture concerned with the doctrine of ecclesiology: the doctrine of the New Testament church. Paul's pastoral letters speak to the work of a pastor, proper order in the local church, and various encouragements. Each letter has a primary focus: 1 Timothy, the pastor in the local church; Titus: the local church planter; 2 Timothy, encouraging the discouraged pastor. Nine appendices provide additional information on diverse subjects relevant to the exegesis.

John's Gospel is designed for every Believer who sits in Sunday schools or Bible studies and for their Bible teachers. Any Believer can study John's Gospel through this commentary and answer for themselves the two basic questions: what does it mean, and what does it mean to me? The author believes John's Gospel is the accurate, authentic, and credible product of God the Holy Spirit and the Apostle John. John wrote a historically reliable account of that part of the public ministry of Jesus the Christ which was not revealed by the Synoptic Gospels. His message throughout is that Jesus is God the Son, the Son of God, the Christ, and most importantly, the Savior. The commentary is thoroughly exegetical and explanatory. It is based on the author's translation and covers necessary grammatical and theological details without being tedious or exhaustive. It takes a common-sense approach to difficult issues in the Gospel, seeing them in the light of Jesus' historical and cultural setting. Other commentaries are compared and selectively used where profitable to the reader.

The commentary is in two parts. Part one is a discussion of Daniel's faith in a pagan land separated from temple and sacrifices, persevering in his faith by faith alone. Part two is a explanation of the prophecies Daniel received during the times of the Babylonian and Medo-Persian Empires. Some of the the prophecies explain Israel's future up to the time of their independence in 164 BC. Other prophecies explain the future history of the biblical world, Christ's advents, the Antichrist, and the Tribulation. The commentary uses Dispensational theology to explain the eschatological prophecies.

This book was written for Christians, but non-Christians will also profit. The purpose is to explain the biblical doctrine of sexual morality, particularly as it concerns homosexuality, and exhort Christians to practice the biblical morality God requires of his saved people: steadfast in tolerance, faith, practice, and giving the gospel of salvation. The Christian problem with sexual immorality in general, and with homosexuality in particular, is not the practice of these things by others. The circumstance of living in the world means the Christian by necessity tolerates sin in non-believers. The Christian's problem is when he or she accepts or approves the cultural values that accept, approve-and may even positively encourage-sexually immoral practices. Some Christians have decided to obey men rather than God. By the end of this book you should know God's values, principles and precepts concerning sexual morality. You should know that the Old Testament precepts prohibiting sexual immorality remain in force today, and why. You should know that Old Testament moral standards are repeated in the New Testament. You should understand how sexual morality applies to yourself and to others. You should know your godly duty toward yourself and others concerning sexual morality.

A Private Commentary on Ruth is an explanatory commentary. I ask the scriptures questions and listen to the answers, including reasonable answers to the difficult questions raised by the Epistle. Other commentaries from the Puritans to the present are consulted and used. The result is an in-depth explanation and discussion of each verse, idea, theme, and biblical truth met during the course of the exposition. The commentary was written for the the Bible study group leader, Sunday School teacher, local church Pastor, and Bible college student. The point of view is a conservative theology. Bible students who desire to understand and apply the scriptures are invited to study the book with me and come to their own conclusions.

Ephesians has been called instruction for advanced Christians. The first three chapters explain the doctrinal basis for faith, the last three explain the practical application of doctrine to Christian living. Together they instruct the believer as to who he or she is in Christ, and how to live the Christian life.This commentary was written to help anyone study Ephesians. The detailed discussions and explanations should especially appeal to the local church pastor and Bible teacher, and Bible college or seminary student. Ephesians is part of the author's Private Commentary series on the Old and New Testaments. To date the series includes commentaries on Ruth and Hebrews.

A verse by verse exegetical commentary from a Dispensational point of view, based on my translation of the text. The Hebrew's Writer, armed with Paul's theology and the skills of a consummate teacher, proves Christ is superior to all religions. His main themes are resting in Christ the only Savior, pressing on to spiritual maturity, and persevering in the faith by faith. The Writer confirms the deity of Christ and the security of the believer, and explains the obligations and duties of the Christian in his or her faith community. I explain the text in detailed discussions with reference to the vocabulary and grammar, literary context, doctrinal context, and comparing Scripture with Scripture. Of special note are the discussions of salvation in the Old Testament.

A theologically conservative, historical-grammatical interpretation of the Old Testament book of Haggai with attention to Dispensational perspectives. The book is viewed as the inspired word of YHWH to his people through the prophet Haggai. The response of the remnant to YHWH is analyzed within the historical context of the book. Appropriate applications made to the practice of Christianity. Though a small book, the prophet has much to say about fear, faith, and blessing.

Through Paul's letter to Philemon the Holy Spirit created Scripture instructing the church how and why to reconcile with sinning Christian brethren. The letter divides into six sections: greeting, praise and prayer, an appeal, an argument, a promise, assurance and closing thoughts. The exposition is based on the author's translation.

Self-study Bible course with Teacher's Guide for group study. This study is designed to assist the new believer in Jesus Christ, who wants to learn the basic teachings of Christianity and take the first steps to living a biblically-based Christian life. First Steps introduces the Christian to his or her life in Christ through the teachings of the New Testament, in the form of a self-paced question-answer course of study. A Teacher's Guide is included so First Steps may be used as a group Bible study. The course briefly touches on fourteen areas of doctrine and the Christian life: salvation, the Trinity, eternal security, assurance of salvation, inspiration, and interpretation of the Scripture, prayer, ministry of the Holy Spirit, believer's baptism, rapture of the church, Christian rewards, and the Christian's life, service, and spiritual growth. Each of the seven doctrinal lessons is a self-contained unit of instruction. The theme of each lesson is announced in the lesson title. The Scripture and questions in the lesson develop that theme.

Revised with the Author's translation of the book of Jonah. A thoroughly exegetical and explanatory commentary. Jonah's actions and motives, as well as God's actions and motives, are discussed with a constant eye on the book's main theme.

Judges is the record of the failure of the people of God to possess what God had given them for a possession. God had given them the land, and led them into it, but they failed to fully possess their possessions. That is why the book has meaning for Christians. Through Israel's failures, and their successes in the book of Judges, the Christian can learn how to fully possess all the spiritual benefits of salvation Christ has for them in this mortal life. This commentary explains the book and draws out the lessons for God's saved people.

Christian Living and Doctrine doesn't have stories telling you how others live their Christian life. This is a detailed explanation of God's values for practical Christian living and the Scriptures of doctrinal Christianity. The book is divided into four sections: Salvation, Serving Christ, Practical Christian Living, and Doctrine. This is a book you can explore, study, argue with, test your understanding of the Bible through the Scriptures, and use in your ministry. Here are answers to questions. Here is a resource for learning. The Salvation section: What Must I Do To Be Saved?; What Does it Mean to be Saved?; How Can I Know I am Saved?; Is it Possible for a Christian to Lose Salvation?; What Does it Mean to be Born-Again?; How To Live, Grow, and Succeed in Your Christian Life; Sanctification, Righteousness, Regeneration; Persevering Faith. In the Serving Christ section I explain the scriptural basis for Worship, Fellowship, Obedience, Service, Spiritual Gifts, the Doctrine of Good Works, and Suffering in the Service of Christ. In the Practical Christian Living section I discuss "How To" according to God: God's rules and values for Sexual Activity, Marriage, Children, Divorce, Employers and Employees, and Doing Good Works. The Doctrine section is a vigorous discussion of Hermeneutics, Dispensationalism, Bibliology, Theology Proper, Christology, Pneumatology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Ecclesiology and Dispensationalism, Angelology, and Eschatology. This is followed by Heresies and a Dictionary of Doctrinal Words. Two appendices conclude the book: Subject Matter Outline and my personal Doctrinal Statement. Then, Sources (bibliography).

The Epistle of Jesus to the Church is a commentary on the book of Revelation that assumes Jesus was the author and John the reporter of the words and events described. Here one will not find an explanation of an anti-Roman message written by John in hidden codes and apocalyptic motifs to fool Roman authorities. John the apostle and prophet was the faithful scribe, who did not create the message but faithfully and accurately described all that he saw and heard. This commentary follows the principle that the Scriptures explain themselves, because the Revelation is a word from Jesus to his church--a word that is grounded in the Scriptures. The Epistle of Jesus to the Church has been written with teachers, students, and pastors in mind. The interpretation of the book of Revelation is thorough; difficult passages are addressed, and plausible answers are provided to the questions posed by in-depth study of the biblical book. This is a commentary for personal study or classroom instruction, one that may be confidently used to preach and teach the Revelation of Jesus to the church.

The Epistle of Jesus to the Church is a commentary on the book of Revelation that assumes Jesus was the author and John the reporter of the words and events described. Here one will not find an explanation of an anti-Roman message written by John in hidden codes and apocalyptic motifs to fool Roman authorities. John the apostle and prophet was the faithful scribe, who did not create the message but faithfully and accurately described all that he saw and heard. This commentary follows the principle that the Scriptures explain themselves, because the Revelation is a word from Jesus to his church--a word that is grounded in the Scriptures. The Epistle of Jesus to the Church has been written with teachers, students, and pastors in mind. The interpretation of the book of Revelation is thorough; difficult passages are addressed, and plausible answers are provided to the questions posed by in-depth study of the biblical book. This is a commentary for personal study or classroom instruction, one that may be confidently used to preach and teach the Revelation of Jesus to the church.