Bible Studies/Expert Profile

Expertise

I will gladly respond to questions on perfection, sanctification, justification, the seal of God, and the nature of Christ. I can also help people understand issues related to the ceremonial law and Decalogue in the New Testament. As an SDA, I read more than fifty of Ellen G. White's books in their entirety. I can answer questions about Adventism, from the perspective of a well read member for more than thirty years. Martin Luther's treatise, "The Freedom of a Christian Man" is one of my favorite Christian writings. If I am not comfortable answering a specific question, I will try to refer you to a good resource.

Experience in the area

I was a Seventh day Adventist for more than thirty years.I have a special interest in the doctrines of justification, perfection, and the nature of Christ. I have spent the last 5 years in China and continue to live there.

Organizations

www.cleansanctuary.blogspot.com

Publications

Good News Unlimited

Education/Credentials

I studied theology as an undergraduate and briefly attended seminary. I discovered, as a seminary student, that the most important learning takes place outside of the classroom.

Awards and Honors

Participant in the recent First International Wushu Competition in Zhengzhou, China.

Past/Present Clients

Community chaplain at California State Prison, Sacramento.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Ellen G. White endorsed Luther's justification teaching and considered the doctrine of justification by faith central to Biblical teaching. Unfortunately, the Adventist church has failed to appreciate the teaching. Many within the denomination are confused by the rampant legalism which denigrates justification by faith into a servant of the Decalogue.