The Apostle John recorded seven "I Am" statements made by Christ as He spoke metaphorically of who He is in relationship to mankind. The focus of this book begins, in Section One, with brief essays that explore each of these seven statements within the literary context of the texts themselves, and within the historical context of Jesus' ministry in that time and place. "Discussion Questions" are included at the end for use in either individual or group readings.During the research ...

The focus of this book is on what the Scriptures teach regarding salvation, particularly as passages relate to the theology of salvation (i.e., "soteriology") of what has been called "lordship salvation." This book is organized into ten chapters, which could be viewed as essays that build upon one another, with the first four essays being somewhat foundational in introducing concepts to be explored, such as: "saving faith," "repentance," and the word "gospel." Following the ten chapters, t...

An Excellent Book -- Price Reduced --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 Protestant and Evangelical Christians regarding those doctrines and practices.The book is based on a thesis essay the author wrote in his doctoral work, which included an emphasis in Eastern Orthodox history and liturgy. Thus, it has the bas...

This e-book is the "Expanded Edition" of the book published by Xlibris entitled "Water Baptism and Spirit Baptism: As Taught in the Scriptures" (which is available both in print and as an e-book). An added subtitle is "Toward a Proper Understanding and Application of God's Word."This Expanded Edition clearly and comprehensively explains the biblical teaching of both water baptism and the baptism in the Holy Spirit––covering all passages that have a bearing on these topics, and consi...

This book explores the seven “I Am” metaphors of Christ, as recorded in John’s Gospel account. Additional insights from both the literary context of the surrounding passage, as well as the cultural/historical context in which Jesus taught, will help the reader to better understand and apply these teachings. More extensive commentaries on both the first and last statements are also offered since they have been widely misunderstood—including Christ as the “Bread of Life” (John 6) and as the ...

This is a book that clearly and comprehensively covers the topics of both water baptism and Spirit baptism from a purely biblical perspective — rather than from a particular ecclesiastical, historical, or theological perspective. Rather than using isolated Scripture verses in an effort to shore up a position, this book quotes and explains all passages that have a bearing on these two topics, allowing a position to form that is based solely on God’s Word. Passages are considered within thei...

Of the seven statements Christ uttered from the cross, two stand out as being extremely significant in confirming what was being accomplished through the atoning sacrifice of Christ. The question, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” gives us a sense of what was in “the cup” of God’s wrathful judgment, which Jesus drank to its bitterest dregs on our behalf. The exclamation, “It is finished!” unquestionably assures us that the Savior’s atoning sacrifice acco...

Confession and Communion — can there be any more important aspects in the Christian life than confession of sin and communion with God? Indeed, our communion with God requires that we first confess our sins. But to whom should we confess our sins? And what is the basis through which we can be forgiven? Before partaking of the communion elements, what does Scripture mean by “examining” ourselves? And do we simply partake in remembering Christ, or are we also receiving Him — and perhaps even...

Excellent Book --- Offered FREE for a Limited Time ---"I Am"––two short words, yet expansive in meaning. John 8:58 quotes Jesus as having said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was [born], I am" (ESV). The Apostle John recorded seven "I Am" statements made by Christ as He spoke metaphorically of His relationship to mankind, and more specifically of His relationship to those who would trust in Him. The focus of this essay is on the first metaphorical statement, as Jesus t...

This manuscript explores the topic of spiritual salvation, based on the teaching of God's Word. A section with "Discussion Questions" is included for use in either individual or group readings. 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 seemingly logical persuasions), but rather, it is based on biblical teachings, such as that which is found in John's Gospe...

Excellent Book --- Offered FREE for a Limited Time ---"I Am"––two short words, yet immortal in meaning. John 8:58 quotes Jesus as having said, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was [born], I am" (ESV). The Apostle John recorded seven "I Am" statements made by Christ as He spoke metaphorically of His relationship to mankind, and more specifically of His relationship to those who would trust in Him. The focus of this essay is on the seventh (i.e., last) metaphorical stateme...

This brief book explores answers to questions related to such matters as: when human life begins, the growth patterns in human life, and abortion issues. The book seeks authoritative sources and definitive answers for your benefit and the benefit of those you may influence. It is taken from this author's book titled "Let's Be Honest: The Beginning of Life, Gender Identity, and Drug Abuse" (ISBN: 979-8227482716).