Since I last updated anything here, I have finished a
first edition of Kingdom of Heaven / Kingdom of God, my
exposition regarding the kingdom of God as it is specifically mentioned and
described in the Scriptures. I may eventually produce another edition, but for
now, the book may be purchased through lulu.com. I decided to write this book
because I felt dissatified with the continuation of medieval and
dispensationalist traditions concerning heaven, which place the kingdom of God
in the future post mortem or which rely upon popular eschatology that either
interprets its as a political manifestation or as part of the rapture. I really
do not have much confidence in either tradition or eschatology and it seems
evident to me that we do not know exactly how the future will play out, no
matter how much we have studied and no matter how well we understand the
Scriptures. The present is more important than the future anyway and part of
the faith consists in trusting God with the unknowns in life and knowledge. If
we have faith in the Lord himself rather than any theology, tradition or
teaching, then we do not need an unchanging philosophy or set of beliefs for a
sense of security and safety. After all, the Scriptures do say that Yahweh
himself is our strength and Jesus himself our foundation, not some ideology or
set of teachings. The kingdom of heaven is something we can all experience and
participate in now.
In any case, I want encourage
you to buy a copy (either as a physical book or as digital dowload) and read
it. I am foregoing the luxury of pretending to ask for a “donation” from you
that so many do when what they really want is to sell you a book. I don’t mind
speaking honestly about this. I want to sell as many copies of this book I can.
To this end, if you are interested, click on the book to go to its page. There
is a preview which you may read to determine whether you would like to purchase
a copy or not. Whether you ultimately buy a copy or not, thank you for
considering it. Shalom.
Personal testimony illustrating the
Holy Spirit's drawing and work in the life of the author.
Fundamental Bible Study principles.
Brief discussion of the name I Am
by which Yahweh identified himself to Moses.
Ehyeh: the Resurrection and the Life
Brief discussion of Jesus' application
of the name I Am with regard to Resurrection and Life.
What is Foundational Faith? Discussion
of FAITH TOWARD GOD.
Analysis of New Testament verses
specifically mentioning the Born Again experience.
Discussion concerning the central
concepts of BAPTISM.
Discussion and description of the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit and some of God's purposes therein.
Analytical presentation and discussion
of speaking in tongues as presented in Scripture.
the Trying of Us of the Faith Worketh
Discussion about trial with regard to
the word HUPOMONÊ.
quick Essay on the Will of God
Discussion of various aspects of the
Will of God presented in Scripture.
Jesus' Parable of the True Vine
Discussion of John 15:1-12.
Discussion about NT passages
containing the word AGAPÊ.
Discussion about the phrase »they
shall be one flesh« as it appears in the Scriptures.
Discussion concerning the proper
translation of MIA in those verses translated as »husband of one wife«
in the KJV.
This one speaks for itself.
Verse by verse study of jealousy/envy
within man.
Self-confidence is NOT the way of
Yahweh.
Discussion about NT passages
containing the word SUNEIDÊSIS.
Salvation/Deliverance of the Psyche
Discussion about Salvation as it
pertains to the SOUL/PSYCHE.
Yahweh-Jesus, the Good Shepherd of the Psyche
Discussion about the Shepherd as he
shepherds the PSYCHE.
Abbreviations for Biblical Books
Abbreviations used in these texts when
referring to Biblical verses and/or passages.
As of September
2005
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Abbreviations for Biblical Books
Ehyeh: the Resurrection and the Life
Jesus' Parable of the True Vine
quick Essay on the Will of God
Salvation/Deliverance of the Psyche
the Trying of Us of the Faith Worketh
Yahweh-Jesus, the Good Shepherd of the Psyche