The Christian & Islam
by Kyle Pope.  Recent years have seen an increase in the number of people in the west who follow Islam. Christians who are unfamiliar with this faith are ill prepared to be able teach potential converts. This study introduces the Christian to the major tenets of the Muslim faith and tests claims the Quran makes about Jesus, the Bible and other events to consider if its claims are valid, credible, and consistent. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 21pp. stapled, © 2002. $5.00 US + postage & handing.  CD: $5.00, CD & Book: $9.00. Read  PDF.  

The Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart
by Kyle Pope.  When God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, Scripture tells us that God “hardened” Pharaoh’s heart. The apostle Paul refers to this hardening in his epistle to the Romans. Many false doctrines have been put forward about the meaning of this event and what it teaches. This study carefully considers the text in Exodus to consider what it teaches us about this important event. Stapled, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", 19 pp., © 2008 Guardian of Truth Foundation. Read Preview  PDF.  

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Beyond What is Written: A Study of Institutionalism
by Kyle Pope.  The mid-twentieth century found churches of Christ in America divided over a number of issues concerning church support of human institutions, collective evangelistic efforts, and the church’s role in social affairs. These issues, collectively known as “Institutionalism,” continues to plague the Lord’s people in this century. Having come out of an “Institutional” backgound, the author presents an analytical consideration of these important issues of Biblical authority and the work of the church. Tape Binding,  8 1/2" x 11", 25 pp., © 2004. $7.00 US + postage & handing. CD: $7.00, CD & Booklet: $13.00. Read PDF.  

Women of the Bible: A Bible Study in Eight Lessons
by Kyle Pope.  While the Bible addresses much of its focus upon the men with whom God has interacted in the past, there are also many accounts of wonderful women of faith. This brief study considers some great women of the Bible from Eve to Mary. Tape Binding,  8 1/2" x 11", 16 pp., © 2006. $5.00 US + postage & handing.  CD: $5.00; CD & Booklet: $9.00. Read  PDF.  

The Holy Spirit: A Bible Class Study in Eight Lessons
By Kyle Pope.  Much is written in the religious world about the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, much of what is taught unsound in light of the teachings of Scripture. This study surveys what is taught about the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testament. The eight lesson format allows the opportunity for discussion while fitting within a single quarter. Tape Binding,  8 1/2" x 11", 18 pp., © 2003. $5.00 US + postage & handing. CD: $9.00, CD & Booklet: $9.00. Read PDF.  

“O Come Let Us Worship” A Bible Class Study in Eight Lessons by Kyle Pope.  Jesus taught that God seeks those who will worship Him “in Spirit and in Truth” (John 4:23). He warned that if worship to God comes from the “commandments of men’ it is “in vain” (Matthew 15:8,9). This makes it vital that all worship to God rests in the authority Scripture. This study considers principles that govern man’s worship to God, and each of the items authorized for worship in Christ. Tape Binding,  8 1/2" x 11", 14 pp., © 2003. $5.00 US + postage & handing.  CD: $5.00; CD & Booklet: $9.00. Read  PDF.  

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The Concept of the Daimon in Justin’s Second Apology: Text, Translation, and Notes
By Kyle Pope. (Masters Thesis—University of Kansas: May 2000).  The apologetic work of Justin, the second century writer articulated an appreciation for classical philosophy not present in the earliest stages of Christianity. In formulating this appreciation Justin brought with him a conception of the entities known to Greeks, Hellenistic Jews, and Christians alike as daimones which reflected a departure from Biblical teachings and a blending of non-Christian and Christian concepts. This study includes a summary of Justin’s life work, an analysis of the etymology of the word daimon, its application in Greek, Jewish and early Christian thought, along with an analysis of Justin’s other writings on the subject. The complete Greek text of the Second Apology and an original translation with notes is included. [Knowledge of Greek is not required]. Tape Binding, 8 1/2" x 11", vii, 97 pp., © 2000. $15.00 US + postage & handing. CD: $15.00, CD & Booklet: $25.00. Read PDF.  

Issues of Division Among Modern Day Christians: 
A Bible Class Study in Twelve Lessons.  by Kyle Pope.  Throughout church history issues that have caused division in the past, have risen in different forms with each new generation. Knowledge of past problems can help to avoid the same problems in the future. This study starts with issues of division that separated brethren at the turn of the 20th century then considers more recent issues at the turn of the 21st century. Tape Binding, 8 1/2" x 11", 26 pp., © 2002. $7.00 US + postage & handing.  CD: $7.00; CD & Booklet: $13.00. Read  PDF.  

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The Second Epistle of the Apostle Paul to the Church in Corinth: Study Guide with Comparative Greek Interlinear Text. By Kyle Pope.  The Book of Second Corinthians is a treasure house full of spiritual riches for the student of God’sword. This study helps to mine those riches in a way that is both practical and analytical. Each chapter is divided into various sections which focus aspect of the texts looking at practical applications, word studies, historical background, false doctrine about the text, or geography. Within each lesson is a complete interlinear translation of the entire Greek text of the epistle. Tape Binding, 8 1/2" x 11", iv, 146 pp.,   © 2001. $12.00 US + postage & handing. CD: $12.00, CD & Booklet: $20.00. Read PDF.  

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The Second Apology of Justin Martyr: with Text & Translation. by Kyle Pope.  Writing on subjects like divorce, demons, freewill, the flood, the nature of Christ, the Logos doctrine and others, Justin gives glimpse into the direction (both positive and negative) that the church took in the second century. This edition makes available to the student a new critical Greek text of this difficult to find work, with an English translation on the facing page. The book also includes an introduction to the life and works ofJustin, along with endnotes addressing some issues raised in the text.  It is abridged from the larger work The Conceptof the Daimon in Justin’s Second Apology (above). [Knowledge of Greek is not required.] 51/2" x 8 1/2", stapled, ii, 50 pp.  © 2001. $8.00 US + postage & handing.  CD: $8.00; CD & Booklet: $15.00. Read  PDF.  

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A Young Preacher’s Journal 
Through Turkey and Southern Greece
by Kyle Pope.  This work is a brief introduction to the major archeological sites of Turkey and SouthernGreece through the eyes of a young preacher.  The book contains brief descriptions of the ruins of the citiesof the seven churches of Asia; Troas; Assos; Heirapolis; Miletus; Patmos;Rhodes; Crete; Athens; Corinth; Tarsus; Harran; Ararat and more! It also gives supplementary historical information regarding ancient customs and beliefs. Tape Binding,  8 1/2" x 11", ix, 69 pp.  © 1995. $10.00 US + postage & handing.
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The Comparative Greek New Testament: 
Second Corinthians. Edited by Kyle Pope.  If you have ever been frustrated by the difficulty of how to explain the textual variants that arise in different passages of Scripture, this booklet may prove helpful.  Instead of having to sift through three or four different editions of the Greek New Testament, the Comparative Greek New Testamentpresents any variant that may arise, with a simplified apparatus to allow the student to determine at a glance the evidence for each reading. Each variant is in the text itself, with clear indications of the source. [Knowledge of Greek is required.] iii, pp. 23, © 1996. $5.00 US + postage & handing.  CD: $5.00; CD & Booklet: $9.00. Read  PDF.  

The Comparative Greek New Testament: 
Second Peter Edited by Kyle Pope.  If you have ever been frustrated by the difficulty of how to explain the textual variants that arise in different passages of Scripture, this booklet may prove helpful.  Instead of having to sift through three or four different editions of the Greek New Testament, the Comparative Greek New Testamentpresents any variant that may arise, with a simplified apparatus to allow the student to determine at a glance the evidence for each reading. Each variant is in the text itself, with clear indications of the source. [Knowledge of Greek is required.] ii, pp. 11, © 2007. $4.00 US + postage & handing. CD: $4.00, CD & Booklet: $8.00 + postage & handling. Read PDF.