Hello dear brother David, I am so thankful to the Lord that he led me to your ministry. Your books and spoken messages have been such a blessing. I recently listened (twice) to your spoken message entitled "What the Early Christians Believed about the Kingdom Parables of Jesus". The combination of the words of Jesus; your simple, straightforward exposition of those words; and the portions from the Early Christians really convicted me. After investigating these parables for myself and spending much time before the Lord considering this matter, I have finally abandoned my previously held "Once Saved Always Saved" position. It is now so clear to me - we must have a genuine experience of repenting and believing in Jesus Christ in order to become a branch on the vine. After that, we must live an abiding life, keeping His commandments, in order to avoid being a dried-up branch that is thrown away and cast into the fire. I now seeing this two-fold truth of "present salvation" and "future salvation" all throughout the Bible. Surely the correct teaching regarding this matter was an important part of the overcoming testimony borne by the Early Christians. They knew that they could not afford to be lukewarm or complacent when their future salvation was at stake! I am so thankful to have been led to the experience of the Early Christians regarding both aspects of salvation: I both rejoice in my present salvation, and, in oneness with the Holy Spirit, I soberly work out my future salvation. Praise God!

Hi David! I was reading a book about the early church of Christ, and I saw your book "will the real heretics please stand up?" listed in the footnotes. I was so intrigued, that I had to get the book and I didn't quite know what to expect, but I absolutely LOVED it! I learned so much from it that I hadn't known previously. I particularly loved that you were willing to question your own faith. The faith of your youth. I think everyone who honestly seeks truth, needs to be willing to do that. I have been on just such a path myself. Wondering if the church of my youth is indeed the Restored Church of Jesus Christ. You may be surprised to know that your lovely book went a long way in helping me gain the knowledge that it IS. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. (nicknamed "the mormons", though we prefer to call ourselves by the nickname "LDS") My church has a Prophet, it has Apostles, it has Teachers, Priests, Deacons, Evangelists, an unpaid clergy (the lay people of the church), it has Bishops (includind a "presiding" Bishop etc. etc. I think that the more one learns about the practices of the early Christian Church, and the more one learns about actual LDS doctrine and belief, the more convinced one will become that they are one and the same. Of course, we also believe that the "Rock" that Jesus built his church upon, was not the Apostle Peter, but REVELATION. If God is the same--yesterday and today and forever, then why would He ever stop revealing things to His children? Well, at any rate, I simply wanted to thankyou for a beautiful book. I've since read "common sense" also and I look forward to reading the other books you have written as well. They have really blessed and enhanced my religious life and I thankyou! Best wishes, Gwen

I have some info for you on the Septuagint. LW

Dear Mr. Bercot, My name is Duane Thompson an inactive JW. I have been associated with the Witnesses since 1958. Pioneered, 4 years in Bethel in the 1960's etc. My question is in reference to the Kingdom Hall in Bonham TX. Do you know if after this case the Society has changed the way all Kingdom Halls hold title to the land? It is my understanding that the Watchtower Society Inc. now can claim ownership to all the Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls. The title may still be held in a local congregation's name as a Corporation or some other fictitious entity, but do you know if there are separate agreements if the property is sold the money will go to the Society? I tend to think there are. After this case I can't see how the Society would allow this to happen again, without having there ducks in order to take title in case there is a dispute. There is presently a blog on Freeminds.org on this subject. I am sure it would be greatly appreciated if you have any information to add. Thanks Duane

Hello, David; I am writing the first and only biography on Leonard Ravenhill; I was good friends with him and his son David is working in conjunction with me on it; I am almost finished; I read your words below online and wonder if I could use them in the biography: --I first met Leonard in 1989, when he was eighty-two years old and in frail health. At first glance, I would not have thought that God could still use this fragile, white-haired man. He walked slowly and unsteadily, and he sometimes needed help to get up and down from his chair. Yet, as soon as he opened his mouth, I immediately realized that my initial impression was wrong. Even at that age, Leonard still spoke with fire and conviction, and it felt like his eyes were piercing right through to my soul. I look forward to hearing from you; with thanks and blessings to you Mack Tomlinson Denton, Texas macknlinda@aol.com

How can i get a copy of your audio book at Thanks Lwellyn