David pastors First Baptist Church in Rockford, IL, serves as a chaplain for his local police department, and teaches as adjunct faculty at Bob Jones University. David holds a Ph. D. in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His concentration in Christian Leadership focuses his contributions to pastoral and practical theology.
Click to read part 1 and part 2 of this series. All Scripture is inspired by God and therefore profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and… Read More »2 Timothy 3:16–17 – Part 3 of 4: The Purpose of Scripture
Click here to read part 1 of this series. “All Scripture is…profitable for” four functions stated in 2 Tim 3:16, “for teaching, for reproof, for… Read More »2 Timothy 3:16–17 – Part 2 of 4: The Function of Scripture
“16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man… Read More »2 Timothy 3:16–17 – A Key Text on the Nature, Function, Purpose, and Sufficiency of Scripture
Referring to David as the king-to-be (about 20 years of age), God stated to Saul, “The Lord has sought out a man after his own… Read More »David: An Example of Wisdom in Youth
In Hebrews 12:2, Jesus is identified as “the founder and perfecter of our faith.” What do these two titles mean? The title “founder” is variously… Read More »Jesus: the Pioneer and Perfecter of our Faith
In between two passages telling Timothy how to deal with false teachers (2 Tim 2:14–19, 22–26), Paul uses a variously understood metaphor in verse 20… Read More »Cleanse Yourself: A Look at Paul’s Metaphor and Its Application in 2 Timothy 2:20–21
Isaiah spoke of Jesus in Isaiah 52:13–53:12, with thoughts of the resurrection in Isaiah 53:10. Hinting at His death, Jesus would be “like a lamb… Read More »The Resurrection of Jesus in the OT
What is the grace of Jesus Christ? A search for “grace” and “Jesus” or “Christ” allows us to answer this question in brief, as seen… Read More »The Grace of Jesus Christ
Raised in Lystra (Acts 16:1–5), “from childhood,” Timothy had “been acquainted with the sacred writings” (2 Tim 3:15), thanks to his grandmother Lois and his… Read More »A Quick Biography of Timothy
In 2 Timothy 1:9, God is the One “who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but because… Read More »The Call of God unto Salvation
If one were to do a bit of reading, he would see that many who have historically asked the first titled question really intend to… Read More »Did the Holy Spirit Dwell in Old Testament Believers? Or Should We Be Asking Something Else?
In 2 Timothy 1:1, Paul identifies himself as “an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life… Read More »The Promise of Life That Is in Christ Jesus
While some books of the Bible can be neatly outlined, others are not while nonetheless being clearly understandable. In 2 Timothy, there are certainly the… Read More »An Overview of 2 Timothy and Four Commentary Recommendations
“10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, 11… Read More »Not in My House: Reminding Ourselves of 2 John 10–11
1 John 5:18 (ESV) states, “We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born… Read More »1 John 5:18, and a Note on Perseverance and Preservation
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom” (Ps 90:12). How do you use your time each week?… Read More »Does Your Schedule Show a Commitment to God’s People?
The kingdom of Israel divided into southern and northern divisions under the reign of Solomon’s son Reheboam in roughly 930 B.C. (2 Chron 10). Reheboam… Read More »When God’s People Live in a Godless Nation – A Reminder from Long Ago
1 John 5:16 (ESV) states, “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him… Read More »What Is the Sin That Leads to Death and the One That Does Not?
As you read the biblical texts below, notice the difference from one to the next (marked in italics). 1 John 5:7–8 (AV) 7 For there… Read More »Why the Shorter Translation of 1 John 5:7–8 Is Best
Psalm 82:1 states, “God has taken his place in the divine council,” a line parallel in thought to the next: “in the midst of the… Read More »Who Are the Gods in Psalm 82?