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Book Description<\/h2>\n

‘It is one of the clearest principles of Divine revelation, that holiness is the fruit of truth; and it is one of the plainest inferences from that principle, that the exhibition of the truth is the best means of promoting holiness. Christians regard the word of God as the only infallible teacher of those truths which relate to the salvation of men. But are the Scriptures really a revelation from God? If they are, what doctrines do they teach? And what influence should those doctrines exert on our heart and life?<\/p>\n

The publishing committee of the American Sunday School Union have long felt the want of a book which should give a plain answer to these questions, and be suitable to place in the hands of intelligent and educated young persons, either to arouse their attention, or to guide their steps in the way of life.<\/p>\n

If this little book should be instrumental, by the simple exhibition of the truth, in pointing out the way of life to those who are anxious to know what they must believe and what they must experience in order to be saved, it will answer the design of its preparation and publication.’<\/p>\n

— From the Preface<\/em><\/p>\n

Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I set before you the way of life.<\/em> — Jeremiah 21:8<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/td>\nCHAPTER I — The Scriptures Are the Word of God<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nThe internal evidence of the Divine origin of the Scriptures<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nThe internal evidence of their Divine origin is the proper ground of faith in the Scriptures<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III.<\/td>\nExternal evidence of the Divine origin of the Scriptures. The testimony of the church<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IV.<\/td>\nThe argument from prophecy<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER II — Sin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nAll men are sinners. The nature of man, since the fall, is depraved<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nThe sins of men are numerous and aggravated<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER III — Causes of Indifference to the Charge of Sin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nSin, want of consideration, striving against the Spirit<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nSophistical objections against the doctrine of the Bible<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER IV — Conviction of Sin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nKnowledge of Sin. Sense of personal ill desert<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nInsufficiency of our own righteousness and of our own strength<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER V — Justification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nImportance of the Doctrine. Explanation of the Scriptural terms relating to it. Justification is not by works.<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nThe demands of the law are satisfied by what Christ has done<\/td>\n118<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III.<\/td>\nThe righteousness of Christ the true ground of our justification. The practical effects of this doctrine<\/td>\n137<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER VI — Faith<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nFaith is the condition of salvation. The nature of saving faith<\/td>\n149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nFaith as connected with justification<\/td>\n162<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER VII — Repentance<\/strong><\/td>\n173<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER VIII — Profession of Religion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nThe nature and necessity of a public profession of religion<\/td>\n195<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nBaptism and the Lord’s supper. The nature, design, and efficacy of these ordinances<\/td>\n204<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
III.<\/td>\nObligation to attend upon the sacraments. Qualifications for the proper discharge of the duty<\/td>\n221<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCHAPTER IX — Holy Living<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.<\/td>\nThe nature of true religion<\/td>\n235<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II.<\/td>\nThe means of sanctification<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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