Beliefs Index


 

Click on a topic to see what my beliefs are. The Scripture quotes given as the basis for my belief are by no means exhaustive. I am trying to keep each topic brief... more of an overview. You should do an in-depth word search (click here) on the Bible itself for each topic and related words & phrases. I have also linked each quote to the specific Bible chapter so you may investigate the context. Infrequently I will include quotes, and even a number of complete books, from other writers should I feel they more eloquently express my thoughts.

Should Scripture alone be insufficient on any issue for you, I recommend doing an Internet search on the appropriate terms and phrases. You will find many resources both for and against any of my beliefs.  It has been my experience, however, that debate and argument will seldom convince anyone. Indeed, such exercises are more often confused with spirituality (2Tim 3:1-17). Paul experienced this first hand in Athens and adjusted his approach accordingly at Corinth (Acts 17:16-33; 1Cor 2:1,2). Christ expressed the same thought (Luke 16:1-31).

Numberless words need not be put upon paper to justify what speaks for itself and shines in its clearness. Truth is straight, plain, clear, and stands out boldly in its own defense; but it is not so with error.  It is so winding and twisting that it needs a multitude of words to explain it in its crooked form.  (Early Writings, Ellen G. White, p96)

Therefore, I stand with Kings Solomon and David and the prophet Jeremiah: 

My son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. (Ecclesiastes 12:12,13)

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. (Psalms 119:165)

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. (Jeremiah 15:16)