Basic Bible Doctrine, Part 2

How To Study The Bible
How To Establish Bible Authority
The Mission And Work Of The Church

FOREWORD

Because of the nature of these topics and the amount of material contained in each lesson, many teachers have found that two class sessions are required to properly cover the material. Each lesson develops the central theme of its title, but the outlines are organized so that each major sub-section is a self-contained thought. Therefore teachers may develop the central theme in either one or two sessions and maintain a complete thought either way.

This booklet is set forth by the writer with the desire that all believers will come to the unity of the faith (Eph. 4:3-7). An effort has been made to represent the first principles of Christianity in a positive format. Although the religious world is filled with conflicting doctrines, we have not tried specifically to identify errors and expose their inconsistencies. Instead we have tried to "give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that isin you" (I Peter 3:15). However, when presenting the positive truths of the Bible, one cannot help but defend them by making some contrasts with doctrines that differ. It is our prayer that all who study this booklet will do so with an open Bible and an open mind.

Robert Harkrider

BASIC BIBLE DOCTRINE
Part 2
"FIRST PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIANITY"

HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE
                                                           Page
Lesson  1 - You Can Be Just A Christian                       1
Lesson  2 - Following No Creed But The Bible                  6
Lesson  3 - Handling Aright The Word Of Truth                10
Lesson  4 - Examining The Context                            14
Lesson  5 - Interpreting Figurative Language                 19
         
HOW TO ESTABLISH BIBLE AUTHORITY
         
Lesson  6 - Looking To Christ As The Only Head               24
Lesson  7 - Establishing Bible Authority                     28
Lesson  8 - Applying New Testament Examples                  33
         
THE MISSION AND WORK OF THE CHURCH

Lesson  9 - Distinguishing The Church And The Individual     38
Lesson 10 - Fulfilling The Spiritual Mission Of The Church   44
Lesson 11 - Keeping The Church Distinct As A Church          48
              (Without Becoming A Social Center)
Lesson 12 - Accomplishing The Work Of The Church             53
              (Without Centralization Of Oversight)
Lesson 13 - Fulfilling The Mission Of The Church             59
              (Without Maintaining Human Institutions)