This is the fifth and final volume of An Introductory and Explanatory Survey of the English Bible, a ten-year project. It’s a basic help for church members, beginning English Bible students, and pastors. Used as textbooks in seminary and Bible classes, these volumes have also been distributed in prisons and religious schools worldwide.

This is the final volume of The Back of the Bulletin series, initiated by a deacon's suggestion to fill the blank back of our church bulletin with beneficial content. The first volume featured various materials and commentary on the Pentateuch, while Volume Two Joshua through II Chronicles. This last volume discusses Job through Ecclesiastes. We hope these brief reflections will continue to be a blessing, as they have been for me during my last year in ministry and first year of retirement.

A series of lessons prepared for an elementary course in Biblical Hebrew

Pastor Downing's circa 1985 discussion, "The Partakers," explores the question: "Who should partake of the Lord's Supper?" Practices vary among churches—some observe "open communion," offering the elements to anyone present, while others limit participation to believers or members in good standing of sister churches. A stricter approach, "close communion," admits only members in good standing of the local assembly.

I once took a private tour of the U.S. House of Representatives led by a congressman's chief of staff. We sat in the Speaker’s chair and observed a representation of Moses, whose writings underpin our legal system. Many believers struggle to understand biblical law's role in their lives. Ten Commandments offer crucial guidance for making wise decisions in work and economics, allowing both Christians and non-Christians to love their neighbors and serve others in their endeavors.

A survey of the Old Testament from Isaiah through the Intertestamental Era.

These chapters are drawn from various lectures and articles written over the years, primarily consisting of expanded lecture notes. We hope the condensed format does not hinder their arguments or readability. Most content is either apologetic or polemic, reflecting a seminary professor's work. Our aim is to convey truth from the Word of God and its historical witness. May these chapters benefit readers and inspire further biblical study, glorifying the Lord God we strive to serve.

This first volume on the New Testament provides an introductory preparation for studying the Gospel records, the earthly life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the significance of his resurrection and ascension through his inspired Apostles in the early spread of Christianity.

Using a catechism format, this book contains an overview of basic Christian doctrine and systematic theology presented in a rich and comprehensive way. Profuse with scripture, each page is written with the sharpness of a theologian and the experience of a pastor. Dr. Downing has provided the church with a reference manual that is easy to use for believers of all denominations.

Delivered as a series of lectures on the nature, history and tenets of both Calvinsim and Arminianism to the congregation of The Sovereign Grace Baptist Church of Morgan Hill, California, on the Lord’s Day afternoons in the years 1999 and 2000 by Pastor W. R. Downing.

The modern secular view sees history as meaningless, but it represents "His Story," revealing God's in time. God defines all things, giving them meaning, and each creation has a history that shapes our reality, including Church History. Divine predestination guides time's progression, encouraging us to recognize role and serve God. Early Church History is vital for understanding apostolic patterns and foundational, making it essential to grasp Christianity's evolution. This work introduces historiography and this important era in Church History.

Christianity is fundamentally a religion of books, not just the Bible. To grasp the Scriptures, which were written in a different era and culture, we rely on books that explore their original languages and principles of interpretation. Additionally, we discover biblical truths, history, and theology through literature that covers doctrine,, and key figures, helping us understand the Scriptures and their practical relevance to our lives.

Systematic Theology is the central branch of theological science. It covers all the major areas of Divine truth, dealing with the essence and the substance of God’s Word in a logical manner. It becomes a tool to reveal God’s Word set forth in a consistent manner. One should seek to obtain a grasp of systematic theology for a balanced grasp of God’s truth.

1893, Dr. Philip Schaff published his final work, The Propaedeutic, as an introduction to theology. We aim to provide a basic overview for students, essential terminology and resources. Students should seek proficiency in original languages and recognize the relationship between theology and philosophy. This work is both Calvinistic and Baptistic, promoting education without compromising biblical principles. The author thanks colleagues for their support acknowledging his own limitations in assisting Baptist students and ministers.

This handbook, compiled from classroom lecture notes, aids Bible students using original languages, Greek and Hebrew textbooks, and critical commentaries. It assumes some background in biblical languages or Hebrew and Greek grammar. It helps comprehend technicalities and terms in textbooks and commentaries. Regular use should improve the user’s skills. Redundancy is present, but efforts were made to minimize it. May this handbook be a useful tool in biblical exegesis.

Every Christian should strive to be a dedicated student of the Scriptures. Without proper understanding, one risks losing objectivity in Divine revelation and may confuse interpretation with application, leading to or heresy. History shows this is common, even among those who respect God's Word. Just as God is consistent, so is His Holy Word, which requires sound interpretive principles. applying these principles, students can avoid ignorance and personal bias. Philip's question to the Ethiopian Eunuch is relevant: “Understandest what thou readest?” (Acts 8:30). With a grasp of these principles, can we answer affirmatively?

This is the fourth volume of An Introductory and Explanatory Survey of the English Bible, a project now in its ninth year. God willing, the series will be completed in five volumes, with the final one surveying the General Epistles and Revelation. The Lord has graciously enabled us to continue these studies and provide introductory works for Bible students.

These “Lectures on Revival” were given, first, to define revival and distinguish it from modern “revivalism”. Second, to trace the history of God’s gracious dealings with His people and with unconverted sinners throughout the history of Christianity – to review for this generation what has been largely hidden or forgotten of the dealings of God with men. Third, to encourage God’s people to pray that God might once again “bare His mighty right arm and make His power known” in sending His Spirit in true revival and spiritual awakening.

An Introductory and Explanatory

Survey of the Bible

The Old Testament: Volume I

Genesis through Song of Solomon

Introductory and Intermediate New Testament Greek Grammar