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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Desire to find good books about very early Biblical history | 1/30/2012 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: This is for Dr Wesley B Rose - I read his review of a book which we have in our library (I am ... A: Stratton, I am honored that you chose to ask me this question. I do have a fairly long list of books ... | ||
| introduction to church history | 1/30/2012 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: how has Judaism influenced our church today? A: The church of Christ is in fact the synagogue of the Messiah. Baptism into Christ is purification ... | ||
| Keeping the Sabbath Holy | 1/18/2012 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: Read that you are the opinion that Christ followers are not obligated to keep the 4th Commandment ... A: "GOD WANTS US TO KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS. ALL 10 OF THEM" I would encourage you to check your own ... | ||
| Keeping the Sabbath Holy | 1/18/2012 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: Read that you are the opinion that Christ followers are not obligated to keep the 4th Commandment ... A: you asked--"CHRIST FOLLOWERS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO KEEP THE 4TH COMMANDMENT?" The fourth commandment ... | ||
| What does powers and principalities mean | 1/15/2012 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: I was reading this book called the dictionary of angles and the author said something about finding ... A: My dear friend, that is a great question and one worthy of a complete answer. This may take a ... | ||
| gates | 12/7/2011 | Dean Gade |
| Q: Jesus spoke about the strait gate. Was there in His time an actual gate called "Strait"? I ... A: Denise, No, at this time Jesus was not talking about a named gate. He was talking about a choice ... | ||
| baptist | 11/17/2011 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: do baptist realy spread the true word.i do believe their teaching i would want to know them also A: The Baptist Encyclopædia says: “[Jesus] is . . . the eternal Jehovah . . . The Holy Spirit is ... | ||
| ancient Israel | 11/11/2011 | Dean Gade |
| Q: Pastor Gade: I saw a film on TBN, although a fairly good movie, it was the story of the days of ... A: Leah, The movie that you saw was only, as they often say, "based on" the biblical account of the ... | ||
| nails of the cross | 11/2/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: I would like to know if the nails which were used on Jesus' cross most likely made of bronze? A: My dearest in Christ, sorry for taking so long. Actually I answered it but didn't hit the right ... | ||
| the nails of the cross. | 11/2/2011 | Dean Gade |
| Q: Gade. Its been a long time since Ive been on the site and I have always come to you for ... A: Pete, I could find no information about what the nails used for the crucifixion were made of. ... | ||
| Epic of Gilgamesh | 10/29/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: Would you care to comment on the similarities of The Epic of Gilgamesh and what we call Christianity ... A: The epic truly is one of the oldest manuscripts and stories we know of. It is more closely ... | ||
| church | 9/20/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: Its me Josh with a follow up from the first question. I asked about scholars and Theologians and ... A: that is a subject that has been debated, even causing divisions within the church. Thousands of ... | ||
| Theology | 9/18/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: I was just wondering who would know more about the bible in itself. Would a christian theologian or ... A: To me they show that you have given these matters a good bit of thought and that makes sharing stuff ... | ||
| early Christianity | 8/13/2011 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: what does the ancient jewish reporter Josephus have to say about Jesus? Does he accept Jesus? Also, ... A: Josephus did make a reference to Jesus as the Messiah althoguh some of the passages in his writing ... | ||
| The Jewish Sabbath | 7/20/2011 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: I recently read your responses as to why "Christian" churches no longer honor the 4th Commandment ... A: MATTHEW 5:17-18 True, Jesus did say: “Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I ... | ||
| The Jewish Sabbath | 7/19/2011 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: I recently read your responses as to why "Christian" churches no longer honor the 4th Commandment ... A: Your welcome by the way :¬) THE TEN COMMANDMENT LAW DIFFERENT FROM THE MOSAIC LAWS Some persons ... | ||
| The Jewish Sabbath | 7/17/2011 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: I recently read your responses as to why "Christian" churches no longer honor the 4th Commandment ... A: 1. ISAIAH 56:1-7 THE SABBATH WAS FOR THE JEWISH NATION ONLY? Isaiah chapter 56 begins with ... | ||
| Orthodox and Pentecostal Churches | 7/6/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: First of all thank you so much for answering these questions. My question is what is the main ... A: The main difference between orthodox and Pentecostal churches is the way the service is conducted ... | ||
| birth of Christ prophecy | 6/5/2011 | Dean Gade |
| Q: Pastor Gade: I was watching Christian TV and heard something I have never heard before. When ... A: Leah, Do not give any credence to what you heard about such a prophecy. There is no evidence that ... | ||
| Byzantine Civilization and Islamic civilization | 6/1/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: Can you please explain to me how Byzantine Civilization and Islamic civilization were influenced by ... A: what a wonderful question. Let me bewgin by saying that there were many centuries of interaction ... | ||
| Commentary and Homily | 5/16/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: I read somewhere that the origin of both homily and commentary lies in the patristic period. I was ... A: Jason, After perusing the page or two of context, I must admit I think that the only way I can take ... | ||
| Commentary and Homily | 5/16/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: I read somewhere that the origin of both homily and commentary lies in the patristic period. I was ... A: Jason, Commentaries as homilies appear in the Jewish religion in the Synagogue. When Jesus in Luke ... | ||
| Protestantism???? | 5/15/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: I am forced to conclude that the Protestant Faith is based on faulty and selective Biblical ... A: that is a great question. As a matter of fact that is a question most should ask themselves. My ... | ||
| Church services | 4/19/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wed. Night not that three times a week is enough or to much what is ... A: That, by the way, is an excellent question. The church as the formal organized and clockwork like ... | ||
| Sunday Night Service | 4/11/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: Well I read your answer about Sunday night service, you didn't really answer the man's question. My ... A: I'm sorry if I didn't answer the man's question. My specialty is not American Christian historical ... | ||
| Why do Pentecostals say that Catholics are not Christians? | 3/30/2011 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: A question I have is why do some protestants, especially Pentecostals and some Baptists like to say ... A: I find the best approach is to reflect and validate others views. Everyone is doing their best to ... | ||
| perpetual virginity | 3/24/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: Why did some of the Reformers like Luther, Calvin and Wesley maintain their belief in the perpetual ... A: Al, They maintained it for reasons of: 1. Respect for her person. 2. Understanding of holiness. ... | ||
| Christen's views on ghosts | 3/18/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: Do Christiansen's believe there are such things as ghosts, not demands but human sprints that linger ... A: Alex, A general Christian answer is no, but at the same time I want to stress that Scripture or ... | ||
| Orhodox Catholicism and Atonement | 3/1/2011 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: I believe that Christ's death on the cross paid the penalty for my own sins, including those which I ... A: The atonement is conditional upon the individual walking in light and humbly confessing sins (1 John ... | ||
| Church History "In Remembrance of Me" | 2/10/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: In I Cor 11:24-25 Christ said to take the bread and the cup "in remembrance of me." Over the ... A: To the best of my knowledge, this has often been within the context of the Eucharistic service. The ... | ||
| status of women in the Church | 1/25/2011 | Dr Wesley B Ley Rose |
| Q: I am Harchel Castor a Mass Communication student of Far Eastern University in the Philippines. I ... A: I shall try to answer all of your questions in this writing. First, in the Old Testament women are ... | ||
| status of women in the Church | 1/25/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: I am Harchel Castor a Mass Communication student of Far Eastern University in the Philippines. I ... A: Harchel, I have already pretty much answered these questions for John Bel Martinez (see question ... | ||
| Involvement of Women in Church and Priestly Duties | 1/18/2011 | Daniel Keeran |
| Q: 1.Is there any limitation for women in the Church? 2. Why is it that most of the higher officials ... A: 1.Is there any limitation for women in the Church? Women cannot be priests, bishop, archbishop, ... | ||
| Involvement of Women in Church and Priestly Duties | 1/18/2011 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: 1.Is there any limitation for women in the Church? 2. Why is it that most of the higher officials ... A: John, This is not the easiest of all issues to cover. As for the responses, they will be brief, ... | ||
| about religion | 1/8/2011 | Harry White |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: "So,is there scientific proofs or verses in the Bible" So then in your mind it comes down to the ... | ||
| about religion | 1/6/2011 | Harry White |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: First of all let me start by saying there is no trinity,this is a false teaching composed by the ... | ||
| about religion | 1/5/2011 | Harry White |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: As a minister of Jehovah I can answer all your so called contradictions but that wont satisfy your ... | ||
| about religion | 1/3/2011 | Harry White |
| Q: I used to wonder about God, so I studied the bible and wondered who wrote it..because some of the ... A: I don't have the time right now to respond but I will later,one thing,the bible is from God who is a ... | ||
| christmas | 12/28/2010 | Christopher Heren |
| Q: was jesus born on december 25th and when was he crucified?As christians when should we really ... A: Merry Christmas! No, Jesus was not born on December 25th. There are several reasons why the date ... | ||
| Bible | 12/27/2010 | Brenda Martin |
| Q: Ok, I have asked this question before within my congregation and have not received a satisfying ... A: "THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE WERE PUT TOGETHER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CONSTANTINE?" The Roman Catholic ... | ||
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I did my field work in Israel, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan while on active duty in the US Air Force during the period between 1989 to 2000. I served as a Chaplain in five theaters of war and spanning well over a decade. This afforded me the opportunity to view digs, museums and Universities where i was blessed by the staff and many graduate students. I also viewed many original manuscripts, me Archeologists, Anthropologists, and benefited from the direct teachings of Rabbi's and many learned individuals. UI have personally written almost three hundred commentaries, Essays, Treatise, and Theses. I founded my own School on Early Christian History and recently began the process to offer courses in Biblical Archeology. I teach at the local community colleges, churches, and community centers. I have authored seven books and still continue research and study. I recently received my Doctorate in Early Christian History through Scripture Institute.
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Biblical Archeology Society, Paralyzed veterans of America, Habitat for Humanity, Christians with Disabilities, and many more Academic organization not to mention alumnus to many Universities throughout the world including the University of Cairo, University of Tel Aviv, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, King Fadd University, plus so many in the US and the pacific rim. many I just too a few courses, and some are honorary alumni status. Schools such as Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, University of Maryland, Appalachian State University, University of New Mexico, Empires State University, Clemson University, http://www.icjs.org/Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, and almost a dozen others. I have been attending college since 1977.
Publications
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Education/Credentials
I currently Hold two Doctorates in Theology and Divinity. Additionally i hold two separate master's in Biblical History-Biblical Studies, and Early Christian Studies. I'm also enrolled in salt lake Bible College as a Master's seeking a Masters in Christianity through the First 500Yyears. I have three Associate degrees in Electronic Engineering, Teaching, and Biblical Archeology. i was a Communications Engineer and worked in that field along with my Chaplianship; I received a field ordination in Kuwait by the US ARMY, yes the US Army. It's a very long story. Essentially I served in both branches for over five years; officially on loan to the Army when needed.
Awards and Honors
Aside from Military Educational Awards and others, I have been entered into the National Archives, American Honor Society, Who's Who, and National Award of Academic Achievement, Distinguished Graduate Air Force Academy, Magna Cum in all of my Master's Degrees.
Past/Present Clients
I have been a ghost writer for several ministers/evangelists; Trinity International Christian Consultants, Christian Book Reviews, etc, etc

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