I post papers I have written, some during my graduate and post-graduate studies, some in response to other papers, and some written for other purposes like Sunday school classes or Bible studies. I also post observations on whatever comes to my mind and videos from teaching sessions.
The link above takes you to the Amazon page for my newest book, The Messiah in the Psalms: Discovering Christ in Unexpected Places, Volume Two. This 261 page book includes introductory information about the Book of Psalms and my comments on Psalms 73-106.
You can download a free sample of the book.
I have begun work on volume three of this series. My first volume on this theme produced a 382 page book covering Psalms 1-72. It is available both on Amazon and at pentecostalpublishing.com. My past research and writing on this topic, which is suggested by Jesus’ words in Luke 24:44, leads me to believe that my work on the third and final volume will take about two years.
Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me” (Luke 24:44, NKJV).
Today I came across a video of this lesson I taught during the twenty-five years I was the teacher of the adult Bible class at Christian Life Center in Stockton, California.
The title may seem a bit odd, but if you watch just a few minutes of the video, it will become clear.
At the start of this new year, many people begin their annual practice of reading through the Holy Bible. Susan and I are among those who do this each year.
Some of the statements appearing early in the Scriptures puzzle those who haven’t read them for a while. For example, Genesis 1:26: “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness … ‘” (NKJV) and Genesis 3:22: “Then the LORD God said, ‘Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil'” (NKJV).
On August 8, 2018, I posted an article dealing with these verses along with Genesis 11:7 and Isaiah 6:8. If you have questions about these verses, you can find the article by searching this blog for the title “Let Us Make Man.”
This afternoon, Susan and I took a little drive to see what we could see. When we started, we had no specific destination in mind. Along the way, we arrived at the Home Gallery, a home decor business showcasing potential room designs by an upscale builder. The Home Gallery is located in The Meadows, near Wentzville, Missouri.
As we entered a beautiful dining room, I noticed a book placed on a piece of furniture that could have served as a buffet. I had seen similar items in another room. When I opened what appeared to be a book, I realized it was merely an empty volume.
In the dining room, I assumed this was another example of the same decor technique. I was wrong.
The spine read THE ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ELEVENTH EDITION, VOL. 3 AUS TO BIS.
At this point, some of you know why my interest was immediately piqued. This was the famous eleventh edition, which includes the article on baptism by Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare, M.A., D.Th. It was published in 1910-1911 in twenty-nine volumes.
When a gentleman working in the Home Gallery noticed my interest, he said he thought they could reduce the price to $7.00.
Susan said, “Merry Christmas!” In addition, she bought the attractive magnifying glass to help me read the small text.
At another time, I will discuss Conybeare’s views on water baptism. For now, I will share only a portion of his remarks on the baptismal formula:
“The trinitarian formula and trine immersion were not uniformly used from the beginning, nor did they always go together. The Teaching of the Apostles, indeed, prescribes baptism in the name of Father, Son and Holy Ghost, but on the next page speaks of those who have been baptized into the name of the Lord — the normal formula of the New Testament. In the 3rd century baptism in the name of Christ was still so widespread that Pope Stephen, in opposition to Cyprian of Carthage, declared it to be valid” (page 365).
This morning, I received an update on the book signing party scheduled for this Wednesday, December 3, at the United Pentecostal Church International headquarters chapel. The location is 36 Research Park Court, Weldon Spring, MO 63304. If you need further information, call (636) 229-7822.
Schedule
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. Light refreshments are served as guests arrive
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Q&A with all authors moderated by Lee Ann Alexander
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Book Signing
11 a.m. Reels filmed for social media
I’m looking forward to meeting new friends and fellow authors at this event. My latest book is the second volume of my commentary on the Book of Psalms, titled The Messiah in the Psalms: Discovering Christ in Unexpected Places. This 255 page volume covers Psalms 73-106.
As often happens, I went to my K. Kawai right after breakfast to practice a bit. Paying no attention to what might be going on elsewhere in the house, I slowly worked my way through an old hymn. When it occurred to me that things were hushed elsewhere in our home, I wondered what my sweet wife, Susan, might be up to. Was she secretly recording my efforts, as she often does? As you will see, in my last few notes, I discovered that was precisely the case!
The Pentecostal Resources Group has invited me to participate in an Author Signing Event at the World Headquarters of the United Pentecostal Church International on December 3, 2025. Other authors who have released books in 2025 will also be present.
The book signing is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be followed by an author Q&A.
I look forward to meeting those who are interested in my most recent project, The Messiah in the Psalms, volume 2. Released at the Eightieth Anniversary of the General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church International, this 256 page book covers Psalms 73-106.
This event will take place at 36 Research Park Court, Weldon Spring, Missouri 63304. For additional information, call (636) 229-7900 or (636) 229-7822.
To all who came to tonight’s book signing for my twenty-third book, the second volume of Messiah in the Psalms: Discovering Christ in Unexpected Places, thank you!
It was a joy to visit with long-time friends, to make new friends, and to chat with former students who are doing amazing things in the Kingdom of God.
Thanks also to Everett Gossard, book editor for Pentecostal Resources, who edited the book and arranged the signing. I appreciate his excellent work.
May the blessings of our Lord rest upon all of you!
