Seventh-Day Adventists/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer most any question which is truly Bible-centric. I make this distinction because there is much which is considered Biblical; but, which, is actually based only upon the traditions of men. However, I will also state this caveat: not all traditions are necessarily "bad" by definition. Otherwise, the subject about which I am passionate is The Law of God. There is much misconception in this area. In point of fact, I, myself, only woke up 10 years ago to what is truly meant by the Law of God and how that relates to Salvation. This, of course, is a touchy subject when you start mixing the Law of God with the subject of Salvation -- which, everyone should know, is a gift of God, by grace, through faith and not of works; lest any man should boast (Eph. 2:8,9). I am thankful that God the Holy Spirit has opened, and is opening, my eyes to these Truths.

Experience in the area

I have taken Bible classes every year since the first grade through 4-year college level and study the Bible every week with others in Sabbath School. I have also continued studying the Bible, on my own, throughout my life -- particularly the last 10 years. Therefore, I consider myself to have about 48 years of both formal and informal Bible experience upon which to draw.

Organizations

I am a current member in good and full standing with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. I am also a level-7 member of Yahoo!Answers in the Religion & Spirituality group. Lastly, though not a related discipline, I am also a member at LinkedIn.com because of my professional standing as a computer programmer of more than 30 years.

Publications

No publications, per se, but I am currently writing a book: entitled, The Truth About the Law of God. However, some of my writing does currently appear on the following websites: << http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=439894129445 >>; << http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index?sid=396545163 >>; and, << http://www.BibleExplorations.info/articles >>.

Education/Credentials

I have 3 years of formal college and a 4-year college equivalence degree in Information Technology. Otherwise, I am not formally credentialed in Bible doctrine or theology. However, when did God ever say that He only speaks to or through the highly educated?

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

None of God's Law has ever, will ever, nor can ever come to an end. The New Covenant is not new in terms of God's Law; but, in terms of being based upon better promises. God's Law remains the same under both Covenants.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

You cannot be saved by keeping any of God's Law; because, at some point, you have already broken it and have come under the condemnation of the full Law. Only Jesus Christ's Blood can remove that condemnation. However, Jesus said that only law-keepers will be saved. Confused? ;-) Ask a question.