
Transcriber's Note.
A BIBLE HAND-BOOK,
PREFACE.
BOOK I. DOCTRINES RELATING TO GOD.
BOOK II. DOCTRINES RELATING TO MAN.
BOOK III. ATONEMENT OR REDEMPTION.
BOOK IV. THE MORAL LAW.
BOOK V. INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY. - CHAPTER I. THE CHURCH.
BOOK VI. CHRISTIAN DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES. - CHAPTER I. PRAYER. - 1. Prayer a Duty.
BOOK VII. CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. - 1. Repentance.
A thorough reference guide designed to help anyone studying the Bible locate the passages that support its central teachings. Organized by doctrine rather than by book or chapter, it lets readers quickly find proof‑texts on topics such as the nature of God, salvation, and Christian living. Compiled by a diligent 19th‑century pastor, the work was intended as a practical aid for ministers, Sunday‑school teachers, and earnest learners alike.
The opening sections present clear, everyday language that argues for the existence of the Divine through the evident order and design of the natural world. Each point is paired with scriptural citations, making the theological reasoning easy to follow and verify. Its systematic layout and careful indexing turn what could be a daunting study into a manageable, time‑saving resource for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of biblical doctrine.
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en
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~14 hours (862K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Hulse, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-06-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1814–1888
Best known for writing practical Christian reference works and a substantial history of Indiana Methodism, this 19th-century author wrote for ministers, students, and serious Bible readers. His surviving books suggest a careful, organized mind with a strong interest in theology and church history.
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