David Harper is a lifelong, committed follower of Christ. He has been a loving husband, father and grandfather, a godly businessman, a deacon and elder of the Concord Road church of Christ (Brentwood, TN) and an active WBS Study Helper. But it was when he struck a relationship with Ruth Orr (1939- 2014, namesake of the WBS Wall of Honor) that his ministry in the Lord’s church changed dramatically. A reluctant David accompanied Ruth on a his first-ever trip to Africa.
That experience and Ruth’s loving, energetic mentorship forever impacted how he would view the world, understand its need for Jesus and play a personal role in fulfilling the Great Commission. After Ruth passed, David carried on in her footsteps. In particular, he has returned to Africa numerous times and has flourished as the WBS Coordinator for the Concord Road congregation, with focus on the productive mission fields of Ghana, Zambia and Malawi.
In 2020, at age 62, David made a career change of a lifetime, becoming a successful WBS Advancement Representative for raising funds and growing WBS involvement by many churches and individual Christians across Tennessee. David’s wife, Cheryl, has always been a constant supporter and encourager as together they have selflessly served the Lord and those around them.
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In this episode of One More Chapter, Brian Rex Davis, Noah Davis, and Bryson Davis continue their study of biblical “principle”, explaining how general teachings give inclusive guidance that can be applied in various ways, while specific commands are authoritative and must shape belief and practice.
This episode of One More Chapter continues the series on Bible study by introducing the idea of “principle” as a way to bridge what a passage originally meant and what it means today, after first stressing purpose and context. The team takes a long–but useful–detour into Bible translations and versions—covering textual preservation, the spectrum from word-for-word to paraphrase, group vs. single-translator work, Dead Sea Scrolls, and which editions they personally use (NASB 1995, ESV, NIV 1984, etc.). The discussion on ‘principle’ will continue in the next episode!
This episode explores how understanding the purpose behind a Bible passage helps bridge the gap between what it originally meant and how it should shape life today. Brian, Noah, and Bryson discuss how purpose protects against shallow, checklist-style interpretation and helps distinguish enduring principles and examples from incidental details.
Brian Rex Davis sits down with Sahadevudu Vanga of India, a fellow missionary since gospel meetings in 1995. They talk about World Bible School’s renewed work in India and the effort to put Telugu translations and advanced courses—especially The Kingdom of God—into digital form. The conversation also covers family ministry, cultural care in a changing India, and tools that serve the next generation of the church.