| Message From the President
Dear Family & Friends: It is with both sorrow and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dr. Charles Warren Asbell, who was welcomed home by his Savior on July 30, 2025 at the age of ninety. Chuck lived each day as a humble servant of Christ with kindness, integrity, and strength. He believed in the strength of prayer, the importance of the Word of God, and the beauty of God’s grace. Born to Ferriss & Clara Asbell on November 1st, 1934, in Riverside, California, Chuck was a man whose life was a reflection of his unwavering faith in God and deep dedication to his family. He was a faithful husband to Marilyn A. (Ewers) Asbell, sharing a beautiful 70-year marriage rooted in love and devotion. Together they raised three daughters who brought him immeasurable joy: Caryn E. Heil (married to Anton), Tracie L. Thomas (married to Eric), and Kimberly A. Savage. His memory and legacy live on through Marilyn, his children, his six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, each of whom know they were deeply loved. Chuck received a Bachelor of Science in 1957 from Oregon State University, and his Ph.D. in Botany in 1976 from the University of California, Riverside. He worked as a Professor of Plant & Soil Science for many years at UC Riverside and Cal Poly Pomona, publishing numerous papers in academic journals throughout that time. He retired in 1991, eventually relocating to Colorado Springs, Colorado, to be nearer to his family. A lifelong scholar of the Bible, Chuck shared his love of the Bible with high school and college-aged students during weekly Bible studies at his home. He began publishing theological articles and booklets with Scripture Research Inc. in 1964 and continued doing so over the next 58 years. He spent decades exploring and analyzing the Bible and passing on his thoughts and conclusions to anyone willing to read or listen. Chuck retired as President of Scripture Research in 2016. He was a prolific writer, and his archived words live on and can be read at ScriptureResearch.org. Second only to his faith, Chuck was most proud of his family. He loved them fiercely and loudly, championing them at every opportunity. He had a strong work ethic and a servant’s heart, always willing to help his family and friends in whatever ways he could and cracking jokes along the way. Chuck extended love and grace and too many second chances to count. He wore his heart on his sleeve and tears in his eyes, and his loved ones never doubted their standing in his heart. Though we mourn his passing, we rejoice in knowing that he is now at peace, reunited with loved ones who have gone before him, and embraced by the Savior he so faithfully served. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” All our love, Marilyn, Caryn, Tracie & Kim Welcome to the ministry of Scripture Research (SR). Since the inception of the current SR ministry, it has produced studies, articles and research with the goal of fulfilling 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2020 was a difficult year due to the Covid pandemic. Several Board members including myself have had serious and even life-threatening health challenges. We are healthy again, so we will be publishing new articles and we will continue to present SR articles, studies and research, written by several authors who adhere to "Right Division." This is the fulfillment of the original Board's purpose as was written in 1961 in Volume 1, No. 1: "The purpose of Scripture Research, Inc. is to research the Scriptures in accordance with the principle of 'right division,' and present the results by whatever means available. Scripture Research, Inc. has no doctrinal statement, which, at best, could only serve to limit the scope of our endeavor to learn what God has said in Scripture. The Executive Board of Scripture Research, Inc. consists of five men who are dedicated to the study and propagation of God's Word rightly divided, and serve without monetary compensation. All donations to Scripture Research, Inc. are tax deductible, and will be used by the Executive Board to defray the expenses incurred in presenting the Word of God rightly divided. Scripture Research. Inc. has no membership, and owes allegiance only to the Lord Jesus Christ. Your comments and constructive criticisms are welcome, but Scripture Research, Inc. will not engage in 'name calling' or personal argument." We will also continue to place articles on the website that can be downloaded by the reader. This will save on printing, while still making it available to those of us who enjoy the printed word. Dr. Michael Mecikalski has started “Koine’ Korner” where he has provided articles about the history of the Koine’ Greek language and it’s influence on the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For those just starting in the study of scriptures, theses articles are a good foundation. Alan Naas has added an article on the Mystery as a follow up to his article on Right Division. This is the same pattern of topics followed by the original board in 1956. While we serve as a small board, we invite you to join us in this ministry of searching the scriptures and teaching others to move from students of the Word to teachers themselves. We pray you will join us in this new year on a journey in God's Word. In Christ's Grace and Mercy, Forrest Cottrell |
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