One Book Rightly Divided tackles one of the most pressing thelogical debates of our time - how to properly interpret the scriptures. Unlike most hermeneutical works, this book empowers the student by presenting the Bible's own internal method of self-interpretation.
The teaching of right division is not a new concept designed by the author, but rather the scriptural mandate of God.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (II Timothy 2:15)
By allowing the Bible to interpret itself, alleged contradictions and cultic heresies lose their power to confuse. Likewise, difficult passages (the one evaded in the commentaries) are suddenly reconcilable by rightly dividing the word of truth.
Unique in its versatility, One Book Rightly Divided serves as a Christian's study guide, a Bible college textbook, or a pastor's homiletical aid. The reader will be helped by the many illuminating charts and the absence of technical language.
This volume will enhance the Christian's personal walk with God by providing him with the biblical key to Bible study.
Dr. Douglas D. Stauffer was born in Hunstville, Alabama. He was saved at the age of twenty while a member of the Air Force, stationed in Florida. Upon his honorable discharge, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service and returned to his home in Pennsylvania.
After graduating from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Accounting, he began attending Bible college. The Lord dealt with him about preaching during his first semester; whereupon, he dedicated himself to preaching in rescue missions, juvenile detention centers, nursing homes, jails and prisons. In addition, he had a radio broadcast three times a week. He graduated with a B.A. in Bible and was ordained.
The year following Bible college, Dr. Stauffer passed all parts of the CPA exam. He then worked as Controller of several organizations. Later, he gave up his work as Chief Financial Officer of a multi-million dollar company along with managing his own CPA firm when God began dealing with him about going full-time in the ministry. Since that time, he has earned his Th.M. in Bible and Ph.D. in Religion.
Dr. Stauffer currently serves as president of Victory Bible Institute and Theological Seminary in Millbrook, Alabama; president of Faith Rescue Mission in Montgomery, Alabama; and is on the pastoral staff of Victory Baptist Church. He has thousands of hours teaching experience and ten years serving in pastoral ministries.
Doug and his wife Judy are blessed with two children, Justin and Heather.
