New Zealand (from an Amazon.com
review)
"One Book Rightly Divided" by
Douglas Stauffer is outstanding in every sense. The layout, print, diagrams
and cover are impeccable. The book feels good, and is easy to read and handle.
However, it is the contents and the text that lift "One Book Rightly Divided"
into a class of its own - light-years ahead of any similar work.
This is the quintessential book on
"right division" and dispensationalism. Every Pastor, preacher, minister
and Bible College lecturer NEEDS this book. Sadly, much of the material in its
pages will be unknown to those who are entrusted with "feeding the flock"
and teaching the word. However, "One Book Rightly Divided" will ensure
that ignorance or lack of understanding of "right division" are no
longer excusable for the Christian, be he teacher, pupil or just an ordinary
church member.
Dr. Stauffer gently and patiently
takes the reader on a Bible "journey" that progressively builds an
understanding of hitherto much-neglected Bible doctrine. At the end of the journey,
the reader can only step back and say "What a wonderful God we have, what
an awesome Bible He has preserved for us - and thank you Dr. Stauffer for taking
me on such an exciting journey."
Dr. Dennis Spackman, Medical Practitioner,
church founder, Bible teacher.
Auckland, New Zealand
Mexico
After finishing your book, I’m impressed with the work and glad that God
used you to get it done. There is no telling what battles you must have fought
to see its completion.
R.B.-- Missionary to Mexico
Georgia
I am writing to let you know what a blessing your book, "One Book Rightly
Divided" has been to me. It has helped me to realize how much I didn’t
know! It has opened my eyes to things that should have always been evident.
I recommend this book to be published and the truth spread through it. I am
praying to that end!
Anthony Ballew, Preacher
Rock Spring, GA
Philippines
I got a copy of your book today and it is most impressive. The staff here is
drooling over it. It will probably be read widely in the Philippines if enough
copies find their way here. I just heard about the Catholic man that was saved
after reading your book – Anthony. Praise the Lord!
This is just more verification from the Lord that your book was especially needed
for the Body of Christ not only as a teaching tool, but also as a witnessing
tool. I’m convinced that there are still some "thinking" folk
out there who have been trying to put the whole picture together (of the Bible)
but just needed a little help. And that "help" is what your book has
provided. I look for your book to be well accepted here among the Filipino brethren.
Good job on the book. Keep on pressing.
T.F.-- missionary to the Philippines
Georgia
One of my teachers was at a meeting two weeks ago and purchased one of your
books. He quickly saw that this was something that our church needed. I went
to the local book store and found none in stock. When I stopped in Decatur,
Alabama last week, they had not heard of your book. When I talked with your
secretary and ordered five books, I had no idea the response I would get this
soon.
On Saturday the books I ordered arrived
and I called the four men that I wanted to read them. They have already reported
that this is the most interesting book on this subject that they have read.
I find that it has been written in such a way that any person can readily be
blessed by reading the material involved. Thank you for your work and I pray
the Holy Spirit bless all believers who read and study this book the same way
our men have been blessed thus far.
L. Paul Cummings, Pastor, Community
Baptist Church
Rock Spring, GA
Rhode Island
I thought that Doug's book was excellent. Perhaps the finest that I have read
on the subject. My biggest concern, because of the subject matter, "rightly
dividing," was that he might go off into "hyper" space. That
was not the case and I was genuinely impressed with the flow of the teaching.
I did give him my impression of a couple of areas that I thought he might have
elaborated more extensively, however, those areas in no wise took away from
a book well written.
I would highly recommend this book
to anyone, student or teacher.
Pastor Gary Piette, Victory Baptist
Church
Slatersville, RI
Earlier comments from Pastor Piette:
I finally finished reading the book. I did not race through the material, but
carefully considered all that you put forth both from a student's point of view
and a teacher's point of view.
My conclusion is that this book is
one of finest works I have read on the subject. I am genuinely impressed. I
would highly recommend this book to anyone who was seriously seeking an understanding
of the Book.
The material is put forth in such
a manner as to be regarded as a wonderful teaching tool for any Pastor. Have
you thought of putting out the book in a loose-leaf binder?
I really loved the book and I am
going to put it to the test right away by using your format to teach the men
in the prisons. (We have two prison ministries, state & federal) There is
a great need for this teaching in the prisons, since they are subjected to every
wind of doctrine coming down the pike.
You have done an outstanding job. The other copy of the book that I purchased
is being read by a preacher in learning and although he has not finished the
book as yet, he says that it has helped him tremendously.
I will definitely have to obtain
another copy of the book to include in our church library.
Pastor Gary Piette, Victory Baptist
Church
Slatersville, RI
North Carolina
Unfortunately, we live in an age when the attitude of much of the Body of Christ
appears to be . . . "if my favorite preacher does not (or, did not) teach
it, well then, it just cannot be right!"
In this excellent work, Brother Stauffer’s
intent is to simply educate the reader as to "What saith the word of the
Lord?" I recommend that you read this volume carefully . . . prayerfully
. . . and perhaps you may discover the joy of really believing every word of
your King James Bible of 1611 – Rightly Divided! (II Timothy 2:15)
Mitch L. Canupp, Deacon
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Alabama
As God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding (I Kings 4:29), so has the author
been granted wisdom and understanding to write a book that opens the word of
God to anyone who wants to understand it.
JoAnn Jernigan
Church secretary – 28 years
Missionary to Communist countries
This book meets a longstanding need for a thorough and thoughtful presentation
of dispensational truth! It carefully introduces the principles of "right
division" for the new student. It also effectively elaborates on this scriptural
study system for those who already "rightly divide" their King James
Bibles.
I pray it also will be used of God to "convince the gainsayers." Far
too many preachers have mislead, confused, and hindered God's people by blurring
the dispensations of God's dealings with mankind. For those who heed it, this
book clears the fog by showing what "rightly dividing the word of truth"
fully means. May God bless and use it for His glory!
-- H.T. - Missionary
School teacher
Every serious Bible student should have a copy of One Book Rightly Divided.
One cannot be a passive reader of this book; but must actively engage his body,
mind, and soul into discerning and obeying the truth in its pages. -- F. Eller
– School teacher
Communist China
For one to comprehend fully the "simplicity that is in Christ,"
Paul's principles of "rightly dividing the word of truth" must be
applied to his Bible studies. The principles of right division neither add to
nor take away from the Bible. Rather, as the name states, this method of study
simply divides the content of God's word so that we may understand the supposed
contradictions within its pages.
Dr. Stauffer's book outlines the
basic principles of this Bible study approach in such a way that even new converts
are able to clearly understand its precepts. The author's apt use of supplementary
charts clearly illustrates the different ages and their overall relationship
to the central theme of Christ. When new converts hear the words of God and
see the charts as they illustrate the truth, they are able to reach an accurate
conclusion concerning the nature of God and His dealings with man. They are
able to see clearly how God has worked in ages past; how He works today; and
how He will work in the future. Therefore, the truths of the Bible become very
real to them.
As a missionary here in China, I
have used this book and its charts as invaluable tools for teaching new converts
God's truth. Our plans are to translate Dr. Stauffer’s book into the Chinese
language so that many others will be able to study and "be approved unto
God."
Take this book and let it guide your
thoughts in Paul's principles of studying to "shew thyself approved..."
The simplicity that is in Christ will then become a tangible reality to you.
-- E.M. --Missionary to Communist China
College student
The God-ordained principles of study contained within the pages of this book
are certain to transform the Bible study of the new convert and the seasoned
Christian alike. No longer does the Christian need to evade the "difficult"
portions of God's word; he simply needs to divide them as God has commanded.
M. Goree, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University
Alabama
Christians, young and old, search for the key to understanding God’s word.
As a babe in Christ, I barely knew how I had been saved, much less how to lead
someone else to Christ. The Bible was a mystery to me. For all practical purposes,
it was a locked Book and I had no idea how to open it.
Six months after I accepted the Lord
Jesus Christ as Saviour, my family and I moved to Victory. Within months, both
of my children accepted the Lord as Saviour under the ministry of this church.
That same year (1995), Dr. Stauffer taught a series of lessons concerning the
biblical principles of Right Division. From these classes, the primary lessons
I learned were that the Bible is a self-interpreting book, and that Right Division
is the key to unlocking its interpretation. All of the things in the Bible that
had once appeared so contradictory and confusing began to fit into place. Nothing
seemed so hard to understand when I expended the effort to study and utilized
"the key" of Right Division provided by the Lord.
James Yow, Preacher