I have no special qualifications. I possess the same attributes each of you possesses...the ability to think and reason in an independent fashion.  I ask you to rely on this ability as you consider the things we study.  It is possible the conclusions we draw from many of the concepts we examine will differ from those you have been taught.  If so, I again ask you to rely on your God given ability to reason as you strive to properly understand the words of Jesus.

This site is a work in progress.  In my secular life I am a practicing physician.  In the Lord's church I've served as a deacon and as the teacher for the Sunday morning adult Bible class.  Currently I have the privilege to preach for the Chibana church of Christ in Okinawa, Japan.  Much of the material in this site is gleaned from my study in preparation for Bible classes or sermons.  I plan to invite contributions from other Christians strong in their knowledge of God's word.  Such contributions will be noted.  Please visit often, as I hope to update on a regular basis.

I appreciate the sites who provide online Bibles, lexicons, and dictionaries.  I make frequent use of their resources.  Should you use this site as a link to other religious web sites please open your Bibles and your minds as you consider the thoughts they present.  I plead with you to do the same as you evaluate the material I present.  As I said before, I have no special knowledge given to me.  Everything I present is done so only after careful study and research of God's Word.  My sincere hope is for all to spend eternity in heaven, as I'm sure is your desire since you've spent some of your valuable time opening God's Word with me.  God in His mercy has shown us the way to eternal life.  It is up to us to determine to follow the narrow way which leads to life (Matthew 7:14).  As we go through our studies you will hear me refer to this narrow way often.  We have been shown the way, but we must follow exactly the footsteps of the savior in order to reach heaven.  I have chosen the background you see as a reminder of this fact.  The goal of this web site is to generate a desire for all my students to follow exactly the footsteps of Jesus as we live our lives on this earth.  By living our lives in such a fashion we are assured of our place in heaven for eternity.  But to wander from the path He walked is inviting danger and the risk of eternal punishment should we die in such a state.

God's Word is powerful, able to divide soul from spirit, joints from marrow, and discern the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).  I will not try to "soften the blow" the scriptures may inflict on the hearts of those who are actively seeking to understand God's truth.  One of the challenges teachers face is to present material to their students in a fashion the students can understand, but not take away from the impact of the material being taught.  My goal is to present God's Word in a way which is easily understood by all studying with me, but to allow it to use its power for change, and to direct the feet of those willing to follow its lead along that narrow path to eternal life.  Some of my comments may seem strong--they are meant to be so.  Again I ask that you open the Word of God as we go through our studies and determine for yourselves the truth of His Word.  In the end, we will each answer for ourselves as we stand before God at the Day of Judgment.  I hope the lessons we study together will help you as you continue your walk in this life, and prepare you to stand before God in that great Day of Judgment.  Thank you for studying with me.

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