The Orthodox Church: Including an Evangelical Perspective
Lordship Salvation: An Evangelical Perspective
The Bread of Life: A Consistent Sense of John 6
Branches of the Vine: A Fresh Look at John 15
Biblical Salvation: A Purely Biblical Understanding of How You Can Be Saved for Eternity
The Wonder of Christmas: The Virgin, The Child, The Magi, The Star
Let’s Be Honest: The Beginning of Life, Gender Identity, and Drug Abuse
Pentecostal Beliefs: The Baptism in the Spirit, Baptism in Fire, and Speaking in Tongues
What Scriptural Evidence Is There for a Mid-Acts or Post-Acts Dispensation?
Is Water Baptism for Today?
The Orthodox Church: Including an Evangelical Perspective
ISBN: 978-0463040027
27,500 words
$3.99
This book traces the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church and analyzes its most distinctive doctrines and practices. It is unique in that a particular emphasis is also placed on the perspectives of Evangelical Christians regarding those doctrines and practices. The book is based on a thesis the author wrote in his doctoral studies. Thus, it has the basis of academic research, yet it is written in a style any reader can understand and appreciate.
Lordship Salvation: An Evangelical Perspective (for all sides to consider)
ISBN: 978-1005552039
56,600 words
$5.99
The focus of this book is on what the Scriptures teach regarding salvation, particularly as passages relate to the theology of salvation in what has been called “lordship salvation,” from an Evangelical perspective. A major Christian publisher wrote: “I very much believe that you cover some critical ground here . . . You are careful, nuanced, and a solid writer. I believe this contribution and perspective is a helpful one.” A must-read––you will not be disappointed.
The Bread of Life: A Consistent Sense of John 6
ISBN: 978-0463237311
8,700 words
(This book is included in the book Christ, the “I Am” –– published by Xlibris.)
This book focuses on Christ’s statement: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” A key to understanding this passage is based on interpretive consistency, thus the subtitle of this book. This essay recognizes the historical context of Jesus’ words, as well as the literary context of comparing various statements made. An excellent commentary, and easily understood.
Branches of the Vine: A Fresh Look at John 15
ISBN: 978-0463728680
12,400 words
(This book is included in the book Christ, the “I Am” –– published by Xlibris.)
This book focuses on Christ’s statement: “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” A key to understanding this passage is based on knowing whom the branches represent and what their relationship is to the Vine. This essay is based on word studies from the original Greek text, and it offers a needful fresh look at John 15:1–6.
Biblical Salvation: A Purely Biblical Understanding of How You Can Be Saved for Eternity
ISBN: 978-1005245801
21,200 words
Offered Free
This book explores the topic of spiritual salvation, based on the teaching of God’s Word. The title “Biblical Salvation” was selected so as to give the sense that these brief chapters are not based on a particular theological perspective (including those that include very logical persuasions), but rather, it is based on purely biblical teachings, such as that which is found in John’s Gospel account.
The Wonder of Christmas: The Virgin, The Child, The Magi, The Star
ISBN: 979-8224172269
URL: https://books2read.com/u/3GPvBp
15,000 words
This brief e-book explores several of the wonders of Christmas. Particular support is offered for the credibility of the “virgin birth,” the genealogy of Jesus entitling him to the “throne of David,” the magi (“wise men”) seeing a “star” that they viewed as announcing the birth of a King, and other fascinating details. The book is intended to encourage our faith and gratitude to be lifted in worshipping the Christ of Christmas–anytime of the year.
Let’s Be Honest: The Beginning of Life, Gender Identity, and Drug Abuse
ISBN: 979-8227482716
URL: https://books2read.com/u/471ny8
9,000 words
This brief e-book explores answers to questions related to such matters as: when human life begins, at what stage abortions should be allowed, how a person’s gender is determined, if we should teach gender distinctions, if marijuana is a dangerous drug, and other related concerns. The book seeks authoritative sources and definitive answers for your benefit and the benefit of those you may influence.
Pentecostal Beliefs: The Baptism in the Spirit, Baptism in Fire, and Speaking in Tongues
ISBN: 979-8227396822
URL: https://books2read.com/u/38GBow
23,000 words
This complimentary e-book explores several of the primary beliefs in Pentecostal churches worldwide, with particular attention to the baptism of the Spirit, baptism of fire, and speaking in tongues. It is intended to enhance any reader’s understanding of such beliefs, as well as Evangelical perspectives. A “condensed edition” could be had by simply reading the “Summary and Conclusion” chapter at the end.
What Scriptural Evidence Is There for a Mid-Acts or Post-Acts Dispensation?
ISBN: 979-8223082941
URL: https://books2read.com/u/316qZa
30,000 words
This complimentary e-book is intended to clarify the recent teachings of what has been called “mid-Acts” and “post-Acts” dispensationalism (also known as a “Pauline Dispensation”). Our focus, however, will be on what the Word of God teaches and how those Scriptures relate to the Church today. There is a sequel to this e-book, also offered for free, titled: Is Water Baptism for Today?
Is Water Baptism for Today?
ISBN: 979-8223163190
URL: https://books2read.com/u/br6WJA
30,000 words
This e-book is intended as an effort to address the concerns of those who wonder if the ordinance of water baptism is an ordinance that should be practiced today, as well as to encourage a fuller understanding for those who believe it is not an ordinance for today, such as those who hold to a mid-Acts Pauline dispensation viewpoint. It is my prayer that God will guide us in understanding His Word and His Church.