Subject: Is John 3:16 for real? |
Bible Note: Dear Pastor Tim, The impression I have made on you is due to a thirst that the Lord has given me for His Word. I am into books in a big way. Since 1977 I have managed to collect about 2500 good Christian books. A lot of them are from second hand bookstores because they were out of print. Each time I come across an author who is really sound biblically, I then try to buy all of the books he has written. It is sometimes interesting to notice changes of viewpoint as their lives playout. A long time ago, I realized that a teacher cannot teach more than he knows. I was teaching a Bible study five days a week at work, and I discovered very quickly that I needed to increase my knowledge base in order to have something to share with those who chose to attend the class. That desire for, and quest of sound biblical knowledge has never waned. After making a quick trip to our local Baptist Book store in Columbia, South Carolina, I found that I also have another source for Dr. Erickson. I have a computer disc called the Theological Journal Library 4.0 that contains three lectures given by the good Doctor on this very subject back in 1994. A wonderful condensation of a lifetime of learning. I have found, and I'm sure you have too, that the questions and/or doubts that come to my mind are quite often areas in which it becomes possible for me to increase my faith. I think the Lord calls these things to my attention because He does not want me teaching a falsehood. Currently, I'm teaching three different Bible studies. Sunday Morning at a Rest Home, Sunday Evening at my home Church (Calvary Baptist), and Tuesday Evening at the home of fellow Brothers and Sisters in the Lord. We are in Deuteronomy, Revelation, and John, respectively. You have probably guessed that I am retired, and that is how all of this is possible. I thank the Lord for saving my soul and giving my life meaning and purpose. All praise be to Him. God bless you, Dan K. |