Major Bible Themes: 52 Vital Doctrines of the Scripture Simplified and Explained

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Zondervan, 1974 - 384 pages

In an age characterized by skepticism and ignorance of the Holy Scriptures, this timely volume clearly sets forth the biblical truths and teachings that long have been cherished by Christians. Virtually a classic for this century, Major Bible Themes includes chapters on doctrines that merit particular attention in the contemporary religious scene, such as the Holy Spirit, the nature of the Church, and the second coming of Christ. Designed for group and individual study, for pastors, laymen, and students, Major Bible Themes is an indispensable tool, providing the biblical basis for fifty-two doctrines, complete with topical and Scripture indexes. Questions for discussion and review follow each chapter. Whether your purpose is to explore Bible doctrines as a new Christian, to erase confusion stemming from conflicting views in the contemporary church, or to establish a stronger basis for witnessing to your beliefs, Major Bible Themes is essential for study and reference.

 

Table des matières

Foreword by John F Walvoord
7
Introduction by Lewis Sperry Chafer
9
The Word of God
11
Inspired of God
16
Its Subject and Purpose
25
As a Divine Bevelation
31
God the Trinity
37
God the Father
45
Salvation From the Penalty of Sin
181
Salvation From the Power of Sin
189
Four Aspects of Righteousness
197
Sanctification
202
Assurance of Salvation
212
Security of Salvation
220
Divine Election
230
Her Members
236

His Deity and Eternity
52
His Incarnation
56
His Substitutionary Death
60
His Besurrection
65
His Ascension and Priestly Ministry
70
His Coming for His Saints
76
His Coming With His Saints
82
His Personality
87
His Advent
91
His Begeneration
97
His Indwelling and Sealing
102
His Baptism
108
His Filling
114
The Dispensations
126
The Angels
151
His Personality and Power
156
His Work and Destiny
161
His Creation
165
His Fall
171
Its Character and Universality
177
Her Purpose and Commission
242
Her Service and Stewardship
247
Her Worship in Prayer and Thanksgiving
257
Her Organization and Ordinances
266
The Body and Bride of Christ and Her Reward
274
The Sabbath and the Lords Day
288
The Gentiles in History and Prophecy
297
Israel in History and Prophecy
301
Events Preceding the Second Coming of Christ
312
The Great Tribulation
320
The Second Coming of Christ
327
The Resurrections
338
The Judgment of Israel and the Nations
344
The Millennial Kingdom
350
The Judgment of Satan and Fallen Angels
361
The Judgment of the Great White Throne
366
The New Heaven and the New Earth
369
Index of Subjects
375
Scripture Index
377
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As the founder and first president of the Dallas Theological Seminary, the late Dr. Chafer served as Professor of Systematic Theology since its beginning in 1924, and was editor of Bibliotheca Sacra from 1940 to the time of his death in 1952. John F. Walvoord was president of Dallas Theological Seminary and author of numerous books on eschatology and theology. He held the A.M. degree from Texas Christian University in philosophy and the ThD degree from Dallas Theological Seminary in Systematic Theology.

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