Doctrines Anyone?

[1Timothy115]

Did you know you could download a free copy of THE GREAT DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE, By REV. WILLIAM EVANS, Ph.D., D.D. for free?

Here is the link: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/6038

If you download use the ?Plain text? and ?main site? for either the ?zip? or ?none? compression; I used none compressed and it was fairly quick on DSL.

This book is available to purchase. I have a copy in my home library and used it for a first year Bible Doctrines course at a Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute. It is a classic for the study of Bible Doctrines. However, the free download is a blessing and its not copyrighted in the United States.

I wonder if any would be interested in downloading a copy and joining me for a group study using this text. We could have reading assignments each week, divide the doctrines up into manageable segments, have some scripture memorization to nail the doctrines down, and then maybe meet here to discuss any difficulties we encounter. We could take questions to our own pastors during the week if we prefer. There are enough pastors and school graduates here at OB for answers to any questions we may have. The Administrator and Moderators could oversee our learning and possibly allow us to use the ?Chat Room? feature for weekly discussion. It would be great if we had a pastor to participate each week.

It?s a great opportunity to learn something that could help us in our Bible study and personal witnessing for Christ. Also, it?s a great knowledge base to refute false doctrines. Does anyone believe they would be interested? If so, let?s ask Matt if he would mind hosting this on OB.

Here is a sample of the book outline and some text:

THE DOCTRINES OF SALVATION

A. REPENTANCE.
B. FAITH.
C. REGENERATION.
D. JUSTIFICATION.
E. ADOPTION.
F. SANCTIFICATION.
G. PRAYER.

THE DOCTRINES OF SALVATION.

A. REPENTANCE.
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE.
II. THE NATURE OF REPENTANCE.
1. AS TOUCHING THE INTELLECT.
2. AFFECTING THE EMOTIONS.
3. WILL.
a) Confess Sin.
Forsake Sin.
c) Turn to God.
III. HOW REPENTANCE IS PRODUCED.
1. DIVINE SIDE.
2. HUMAN SIDE.
3. QUESTION OF MEANS.
IV. RESULTS OF REPENTANCE.
1. GODWARD.
2. MANWARD.

A. REPENTANCE.

I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE.

The prominence given to the doctrine of Repentance in the Scriptures can hardly be overestimated. John the Baptist began his public ministry, as did Jesus also, with the call to repentance upon his lips (Matt. 3:1, 2; 4:17).

[1Timothy115]

I thought I would bump this a couple times to see if there are any interested daytimers.

BUMP

[kevinmiller]

I'm wondering when salvation got to be so complicated that there is a booklet with that many sections on it. :frog

[1Timothy115]

I'm wondering when salvation got to be so complicated that there is a booklet with that many sections on it. :frog

Kevin,
The Gospel of Christ is presented in this Book however, it's meant for study of the scriptures behind salvation. It's intended use was classroom instruction and requires the Bible side by side as you go (you will be looking up scriptures). I encourage you to download it and read the forward, it is free, and it won't bite you

Here's the foreward first paragraph:

The demand for this book has come from the students in the class room who have listened to these lectures on the Great Doctrines of the Bible, and have desired and requested that they be put into permanent form for the purpose of further study and reference. This volume is prepared, therefore, primarily, but not exclusively, for the student, and with his needs in mind.

[1Timothy115]

Here are the other doctrines Evans covers in this book...

CONTENTS
THE DOCTRINE OF GOD
THE DOCTRINE OF JESUS CHRIST
THE DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE DOCTRINE OF MAN
THE DOCTRINES OF SALVATION
Repentance--Faith--Regeneration--Justification--Adoption--Sanctification--Prayer
THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
THE DOCTRINE OF THE SCRIPTURES
THE DOCTRINE OF ANGELS
THE DOCTRINE OF SATAN
THE DOCTRINE OF THE LAST THINGS
The Second Coming of Christ--The Resurrection--The Judgment?
The Destiny of the Wicked--The Reward of the Righteous

[bzmomo7]

What kind of a time commitment are you thinking it would take? I'm interested, but also busy.

[kevinmiller]

That book is huge. lol
I was looking at it online but I had already skipped to page 100 and it was only up to faith. :frog

[1Timothy115]

What kind of a time commitment are you thinking it would take? I'm interested' date=' but also busy.[/quote']

Time commitment would be slow paced a week or two per section. Sections would be broken down into something manageable like:
THE DOCTRINES OF SALVATION
A. REPENTANCE.

A. REPENTANCE.
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE.
II. THE NATURE OF REPENTANCE.
1. AS TOUCHING THE INTELLECT.
2. AFFECTING THE EMOTIONS.
3. WILL.
a) Confess Sin.
Forsake Sin.
c) Turn to God.
III. HOW REPENTANCE IS PRODUCED.
1. DIVINE SIDE.
2. HUMAN SIDE.
3. QUESTION OF MEANS.
IV. RESULTS OF REPENTANCE.
1. GODWARD.
2. MANWARD.

In the hard cover the above is covered in pages 139-144. The commentary is limited and mostly references the Bible scriptures. I could post the entire section on repentance if that would give a better idea for commitment timing.

[1Timothy115]

Here's repentance from The Great Doctrines Of The Bible. We could have used this on our board a couple weeks back.

A. REPENTANCE.
I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE.
II. THE NATURE OF REPENTANCE.
1. AS TOUCHING THE INTELLECT.
2. AFFECTING THE EMOTIONS.
3. WILL.
a) Confess Sin.
Forsake Sin.
c) Turn to God.
III. HOW REPENTANCE IS PRODUCED.
1. DIVINE SIDE.
2. HUMAN SIDE.
3. QUESTION OF MEANS.
IV. RESULTS OF REPENTANCE.
1. GODWARD.
2. MANWARD.

A. REPENTANCE.

I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE.

The prominence given to the doctrine of Repentance in the Scriptures can hardly be overestimated. John the Baptist began his public ministry, as did Jesus also, with the call to repentance upon his lips (Matt. 3:1, 2; 4:17).

When Jesus sent forth the twelve and the seventy messengers to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of heaven, He commanded them to preach repentance (Luke 24:47; Mark 6:12).

Foremost in the preaching of the apostles was the doctrine of repentance; Peter, (Acts 2:38); Paul, (Acts 20:21).

The burden of the heart of God, and His one command to all men everywhere, is that they should repent (2 Pet. 3:9; Acts 17:30).

Indeed, failure on the part of man to heed God's call to repentance means that he shall utterly perish (Luke 13:3).

Does the doctrine of repentance find such a prominent place in the preaching and teaching of today? Has the need for repentance diminished? Has God lessened or changed the terms of admission into His kingdom?

II. THE NATURE OF REPENTANCE.

There is a three-fold idea involved in true repentance:

1. AS TOUCHING THE INTELLECT.

Matt. 21:29--"He answered and said: I will not; but afterward he repented, and went". The word here used for "repent" means to change one's mind, thought, purpose, views regarding a matter; it is to have another mind about a thing. So we may speak of it as a revolution touching our attitude and views towards sin and
righteousness. This change is well illustrated in the action of the Prodigal Son, and of the Publican in the well-known story of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 15 and 18). Thus, when Peter, on the day of Pentecost, called upon the Jews to repent (Acts 2:14-40), he virtually called upon them to change their minds and
their views regarding Christ. They had considered Christ to be a mere man, a blasphemer, an impostor. The events of the few preceding days had proven to them that He was none other than the righteous Son of God, their Saviour and the Saviour of the world. The result of their repentance or change of mind would be that they would receive Jesus Christ as their long promised Messiah.

2. AS TOUCHING THE EMOTIONS.

2 Cor. 7:9--"Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing." The context (vv. 7-11) shows what a large part the feelings played in true Gospel repentance. See also Luke 10:13; cf. Gen. 6:6. The Greek word for repentance in this connection means "to be a care to one afterwards," to cause one great concern. The Hebrew equivalent is even stronger, and means to pant, to sigh, to moan. So the publican "beat upon his breast," indicating sorrow of heart. Just how much emotion is necessary to true repentance no one can definitely say. But that a certain amount of heart movement, even though it be not accompanied with a flood of tears, or even a single tear, accompanies all true repentance is evident from the use of this word. See also Psa. 38:18.

3. AS TOUCHING THE WILL AND DISPOSITION.

One of the Hebrew words for repent means "to turn." The prodigal said, "I will arise.... and he arose" (Luke 15:18, 20). He not only thought upon his ways, and felt sorry because of them, but he turned his steps in the direction of home. So that in a very real sense repentance is a crisis with a changed experience in view.
Repentance is not only a heart broken ?for? sin, but ?from? sin also. We must forsake what we would have God remit. In the writings of Paul repentance is more of an experience than a single act. The part of the will and disposition in repentance is shown:

a) In the Confession of Sin to God.

Psa. 38:18--"For I will declare mine iniquity: I will be sorry for my sin." The publican beat upon his breast, and said, "God be merciful to me a sinner" (Luke 18:13). The prodigal said, "I have sinned against heaven" (Luke 15:21).

There must be confession to man also in so far as man has been wronged in and by our sin (Matt. 5:23, 24; James 5:16).

In the Forsaking of Sin.

Isa. 55:7--"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto the Lord." Prov. 28:13; Matt. 3:8, 10.

c) In Turning Unto God.

It is not enough to turn away from sin; we must turn unto God; 1 Thess. 1:9; Acts 26:18.

III. HOW REPENTANCE IS PRODUCED.

1. IT IS A DIVINE GIFT.

Acts 11:18--"Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." 2 Tim. 2:25--"If God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth." Acts 5:30, 31. Repentance is
not something which one can originate within himself, or can pump up within himself as one would pump water out of a well. It is a divine gift. How then is man responsible for not having it? We are called upon to repent in order that we may feel our own inability to do so, and consequently be thrown upon God and petition Him to perform this work of grace in our hearts.

2. YET THIS DIVINE GIFT IS BROUGHT ABOUT THROUGH THE USE OF MEANS.
Acts 2:37, 38, 41. The very Gospel which calls for repentance produces it. How well this is illustrated in the experience of the people of Nineveh (Jonah 3:5-10)! When they heard the preaching of the word of God by Jonah they believed the message and turned unto God. Not any message, but the Gospel is the instrument that God uses to bring about this desired end. Furthermore, this message must be preached in the power of the Holy Spirit (1 Thess. 1:5-10).

Rom. 2:4--"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" Also 2 Pet. 3:9. Prosperity too often leads away from God, but it is the divine intention that it should lead to God. Revivals come mostly in times of panic.

Rev. 3:19; Heb. 12:6, 10, 11. The chastisements of God are sometimes for the purpose of bringing His wandering children back to repentance.

2 Tim. 2:24, 25. God oftentimes uses the loving, Christian reproof of a brother to be the means of bringing us back to God.

IV. THE RESULTS OF REPENTANCE.

1. ALL HEAVEN IS MADE GLAD.

Luke 15:7, 10. Joy in heaven, and in the presence of the angels of God. Makes glad the heart of God, and sets the bells of heaven ringing. Who are those "in the presence of the angels of God"? Do the departed loved ones know anything about it?

2. IT BRINGS PARDON AND FORGIVENESS OF SIN.

Isa. 55:7; Acts 3:19. Outside of repentance the prophets and apostles know of no way of securing pardon. No sacrifices, nor religious ceremonies can secure it. Not that repentance merits forgiveness, but it is a condition of it. Repentance qualifies a man for a pardon, but it does not entitle him to it.

3. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS POURED OUT UPON THE PENITENT.

Acts 2:38--"Repent... and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." Impenitence keeps back the full incoming of the Spirit into the heart.

[PreacherE]

I have a couple of copies of this book in my personal library. I used it one year teaching High School Bible. It's sad how many people grow up in church yet have no basic understanding of the major doctrines of the Bible.

I wouldn't mind joining a study group if one's started.

In Christ,
PreacherE

[1Timothy115]

I have a couple of copies of this book in my personal library. I used it one year teaching High School Bible. It's sad how many people grow up in church yet have no basic understanding of the major doctrines of the Bible.

I wouldn't mind joining a study group if one's started.

In Christ,
PreacherE

You would make #3 (including me) interested so far. I prayed about it and believe God would bless it. If you have a syllabus from teaching days it could be helpful and would be welcome. I'm not sure if kevinmiller was interested or not.

bzmomo7
PreacherE
1Tim115 (Dave)

[1Timothy115]

Bump... still room in the front row! Gotta run for now but I'll keep checking for any interest.

[1Timothy115]

Just wondering if there was any one other than the 3 musketeers interested in doctrines?

[Guest Guest]

I would buy the book and keep schedule but not comment on anything if you would allow me to participate. :pray Pixiedust

[John81]

I'm very much interested in doctrine but I'm lacking in time to make a major committment right now and I very much dislike reading books and such on the internet and even find it rather difficult to do so.