Bible Studies/Expert Profile

Expertise

My degrees and studies are mostly in Christian doctrine but I will answer questions having to do with almost any aspect of Christianity. I can answer any questions having to do with Catholicism as well. I prefer to not answer questions about other religions or cults because that is outside my expertise.

Experience in the area

My experience consists of over 20 years as a Youth Pastor, counselor, teacher, writer, Bible quizzer, and various other leadership positions. I've studied the Bible for over 20 years at 5 different schools/seminaries. I specialize in Christian apologetics (evidences for Christianity) and understanding difficult verses, and topics such as heaven & hell, denominations/sects, the Holy Spirit/Ghost, gifts of the Holy Spirit, spiritual warfare, apostolic reformation, emergent/emerging church, prosperity teaching, contradictions/discrepancies, charismatic studies, creation/evolution, Greek/Hebrew studies, end times, deliverance, the apocrypha/pseudepigrapha, etc. I daily answer questions on AllExperts, YouTube, through email, and various personal websites where I have posted many Christian videos. I am actively involved in ministry with my wife and can explain things in simple terms anyone can understand.

Education/Credentials

Graduated from a private Christian High School, went to Nazarene Bible college and then Eastern Nazarene College (Boston) for Youth Ministry and Pastoral Studies/Christian Theology, transferred to Asbury College where I completed my degree in Christian Education and Missions, and most recently going to the Calvary Chapel Bible Institute.

What do you like about this subject?

The Bible is God's Word & it still speaks to us today. What I most like about studying the Bible is that I learn more about my Creator, more about the world, & more about myself. We're created in God's image and it's fascinating to see the similarities/differences. I like seeing lives changed from reading the Bible/getting to know God (Mt 7:21-23).

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My goal is to lead others to Christ as I draw closer to Him. I'm always trying to have a deeper understanding of God and His ways. I love answering difficult questions because it challenges me to know God's Word better and think critically about God and His ways.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There are so many "gems" if you will that I look forward to sharing from God's Word. There are so many things that people don't know or forget are in God's Word (It's a big book) and I hope you make a renewed effort to read and like the Bereans, receive the message with great eagerness and examine the Scriptures every day (Acts 17:11).