Basic Bible Truth

A clear, subject-by-subject survey of the principal truths of Scripture, written for laymen and beginning Bible students.

Why study doctrine? The broad area of study related to the person, plan, and purposes of God is defined as theology. Though there are several fine Pentecostal works on systematic and biblical theology, the purpose of Basic Bible Truth is to furnish laymen and beginning Bible scholars with a broad coverage of the principal truths of the Word of God, organized by subject.

Just as a study of the Bible in chronological order can enhance the understanding of the total message contained in God’s Word, so can a study organized by the principal subjects improve our grasp of the whole.

In his song of worship, Moses said, “My doctrine shall drop as the rain” (Deut. 32:2). The apostle Paul says that a bishop should be “holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers” (Titus 1:9). Paul warned Timothy that a time was coming when men would not endure sound doctrine (2 Tim. 4:3), and stated that the young leader had “fully known my doctrine” (2 Tim. 3:10).

May this book serve as a means whereby the reader may begin a journey of love and comprehension for the anointed Word of God.

About this book
Basic Bible Truth is an outgrowth of a publications ministry of the Pentecostal Church of God, focused on providing a clear and comprehensive study of the basic Bible truths that have been characteristic of the Pentecostal revival. This work has been endorsed by leadership of the Movement and even now remains a key resource within the Exhorter Minister’s Study Series, Level 1 of the PCG credentialing process.

Although this book was developed specifically for the Pentecostal Church of God, its use has spread beyond its initial purpose, having been marketed by several other movements and has found a place in local church and college classrooms.