Basic Bible Doctrine
Overview
Basic Bible Doctrine begins with the question "Why study doctrine?" Composed of seventy-seven detailed chapters, this volume emphasizes the importance of dogma, delving into topics such as election, total depravity, justification, sanctification, and atonement. Fortner's clarification of the fundamentals of doctrine is a fantastic accompaniment to Bible study.
Top Highlights
“Bible doctrine is the teaching of Holy Scripture. Dogma is teaching that is laid down by and imposed upon men by churches.” (Page 6)
“I am certain that the reason for all the fuzziness, instability, and confusion among religious people in our day is that they fail to recognize the absolute authority of the Word of God in all matters of faith and practice, in all matters of doctrine and conduct.” (Page 11)
“The Old Testament is the shadow. The New Testament is the substance.” (Page 7)
“Test all doctrine by two things, two simple questions. First, Who gets the glory—God or man? Second, Does the doctrine lead you and cause you to rest in Christ? All true doctrine gives glory to God and abases man, and directs sinners to Christ, to find rest for their souls in him (Jer. 6:16).” (Page 10)
“‘The foundation of God standeth sure’ (Ps. 119:89; Isa. 40:8). Our house of faith is built not upon the shifting sand of human philosophy, but upon the solid rock of God’s own Word.” (Page 5)
- Title: Basic Bible Doctrine
- Author: Don Fortner
- Publisher: Go Publications
- Publication Date: 2004
- Pages: 656