Synopsis
God has given man the Bible, yet the scriptures are debated with more vigor and less agreement today than in any previous generation. The resultant widespread error propagated by churches and cults has compelled the republication of this highly acclaimed title. One Book Rightly Divided addresses many difficult and confusing questions, such as: When did the New Testament begin? Some say immediately following Malachi (Matthew 1:1); others adamantly proclaim not until after Christ s death (Hebrews 9:17). What happened to the souls of those in the Old Testament of whom it was said that God s Spirit departed from them (1 Samuel 16:14; Psalm 51:11)? What is the purpose of water baptism? Some teach that water baptism brings salvation (Acts 2:38); others teach that water baptism simply illustrates salvation; while yet others teach that water baptism serves no purpose in the present age. When Christ returns to establish His Kingdom, will it be the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven ? Some teach that one of these is physical and the other strictly spiritual (Luke 17:20; Romans 14:17) while others adamantly claim they are both the same (Matthew 19:23-24). What does the Bible mean when it refers to the blotting out of one s name from the Book of Life (Revelation 3:5)? When are names recorded in the Book of Life? Since the Bible contains no contradictions, how does one reconcile For by grace are ye saved through faith ... not of works ... (Ephesians 2:8-9) with by works a man is justified and not by faith only (James 2:24)? Can both be true? Did Peter and Paul write two different gospels to the same group one teaching the loss of salvation and the other teaching salvation by grace with eternal security (2 Peter 3:15-16)? The answers to these important questions serve as the tip of the iceberg with which the reader will become familiar in this work. In fact, One Book Rightly Divided with its 6,745 Bible references will enable the diligent student to answer the critic and solve his own personal uncertainties concerning difficult passages from God s word.
About the Author
Douglas D. Stauffer is an internationally recognized authority in the fields of Bible history, apologetics, and prophecy. He is a prolific author, having written eighteen books along with numerous writings published in Christian periodicals. Because of his biblical expertise, Oxford University Press commissioned Dr. Stauffer to work as a contributing editor on the New Pilgrim King James study Bible. Immediately, following high school, Doug served a four year tour of duty in the USAF. Upon discharge, he returned to Pennsylvania to attend The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a BS degree in accounting. A few months later he began attending Bible college. While attending Bible college, Dr. Stauffer passed the CPA exam. He then worked as controller of several organizations. In 1994, he gave up his work as CFO of a multi-million dollar company along with managing his own firm when God began dealing with him about dedicating his time more fully to the ministry. Since that time, he has earned his ThM and then his PhD in Religion from International Baptist Seminary. Along with being a frequent guest speaker on radio and television, he has served over a dozen years in the pastorate and logged thousands of hours teaching in churches and at the college level. Dr. Stauffer currently serves as an Assistant Pastor at Antioch Baptist Church and an evangelist and president of Partners for Truth Ministries. Doug and his wife Judy are blessed with two children, Justin and Heather. Andrew B. Ray is the pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has a heart for the Lord, His word, the church, the family, as well as the next generation. He spends countless hours counseling and obediently declaring all the counsel of God. As a diligent student of the scriptures, he earned his Doctor of Theology degree and faithfully preaches and teaches at the church, as well as the Bible institute. Before becoming pastor in May 2007, Dr. Ray served as assistant pastor for four years at Antioch Baptist Church under Dr. David F. Reagan. Upon Dr. Reagan s death, Andrew was unanimously voted as pastor of Antioch Baptist Church. Bro. Ray is the author of The Fingerprint of God along with a four year series of devotional books called Daily Strength: Devotions for Bible-Believing Study. He has also written several gospel tracts and is currently serving as an editor for a songbook that incorporates scriptural songs, bringing back original lyrics altered or removed by modern hymnals. He is truly what the Bible defines as a man who labours in the word and doctrine (1 Timothy 5:17). God has blessed Bro. Ray and his wife Lula with five children: Noah, Hannah, Sara, Charity, and Isaac.
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