David Guzik & Enduring Word – Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Guzik?
David Guzik is the author of the Enduring Word Bible Commentary. For more than 20 years, believers have used his teaching notes as Bible Commentary. Many people find them helpful for their own understanding or in preparing to teach or preach the Bible. David is a regular guy who loves Jesus and His Word. He and his wife Inga-Lill live in Santa Barbara, California.
Can David Guzik Answer My Questions?
David’s primary means of answering questions is through his Weekly Live Q&A on YouTube. Join us any Thursday at 12pm PT on our YouTube livestream to ask your questions in the live chat. You can also browse our Live or Q&A playlists to see if a similar topic has been discussed.
You are also welcome to send your questions about the Bible and the Christian life to us by email. We cannot guarantee a personal reply from David, but one of our team members will get back to you as soon as we are able.
How Can I Contact Enduring Word?
You can contact Enduring Word by email at: [email protected]
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What Bible Translation is Used in the Commentary?
David Guzik uses the New King James Version in his Bible commentary work. He believes there are other good translations available today, but for a number of reasons prefers the NKJV.
How Can I Purchase David’s Print Commentary?
The complete Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik is available free of charge at enduringword.com and on the Enduring Word app. David’s commentary is also available in print format; this is the exact same content you will find online.
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Does David have a Doctrinal Statement?
Statement of Faith – David Guzik
A. I BELIEVE that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three Persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; that this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all.
B. I BELIEVE that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice.
C. I BELIEVE in God The Father, an infinite personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
D. I BELIEVE in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. I believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles and teachings, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people and His personal, visible return to earth.
E. I BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and the Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and to regenerate, sanctify, and empower for ministry all who believe in Christ. I believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. I believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Spirit.
F. I BELIEVE that all people are sinners by nature and choice and therefore, are under condemnation; that God regenerates by the Holy spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord; that Jesus Christ baptizes the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit, empowering them for service.
G. I BELIEVE in the universal Church, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the Head and all regenerated persons are members.
H. I BELIEVE that the Lord Jesus Christ committed two ordinances to the Church: 1) water baptism, and 2) the Lord’s Supper. I believe in baptism by immersion and communion open to all believers.
I. I BELIEVE also in the laying on of hands for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders, and deacons, and for the receiving of gifts of the Spirit of healing.
J. I BELIEVE in the personal, visible return of Christ to earth and the establishment of His kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous and the endless suffering of the wicked.
K. I BELIEVE in what is termed “The Apostle’s Creed” as embodying fundamental facts of the Christian faith.
What I Believe the Purpose the Church to Be
A. To worship God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (John 4:24).
B. To build up the Church of Jesus Christ through the teaching of the Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7).
C. To increase Christian faithfulness “as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10).
D. To encourage individual Christians toward attaining the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13).
E. To be ambassadors of Christ in our community, and unto the nations, and to lead men and women to faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (2 Corinthians 5:20-21; Matthew 28:19-20; John 3:16).
How Can I Pray for David and Enduring Word?
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Does David Have a Radio Program?
Yes! Enduring Word Radio is available on many stations across the United States. See our current list of radio stations here
Where is the Bibliographical Information?
Sources referenced by David Guzik in the Enduring Word Bible Commentary are categorized by book of the Bible on our Bibliography page. You can also find a link to the Bibliography page at the top of each page of the commentary, located in the chapter menu for each book of the Bible.
I Found Some Mistakes in the Commentary
You are welcome to email us with suggestions for revisions in the commentary (grammatical, punctuation, etc). Our team will review your request and make necessary revisions as time allows.
When notifying our team of any errors, please include the following:
- Bible book + chapter + verse section + outline marker (a,b,c,/ i.,ii.,iii.)
- copy/paste the text including the specific error
- optionally, you may suggest a correction to the error
Are There Other Websites that Feature David’s Commentary?
Yes – David Guzik’s commentary can be found at Blue Letter Bible
Is The Commentary Available in Spanish or Other Languages?
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