- ISBN13: 9780310223900
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This text provides the biblical basis for 52 doctrines, complete with topical and Scripture indexes. It is a revised and enlarged edition of a work originally published in 1926 and includes questions for discussion and review at the conclusion of each chapter…. More >>
I have no doubt that the author is well-intended. Unfortunately, like all books that claim there will be “an end of this world” and a “second coming of Christ,” this is based on misinterpretation and misunderstanding of Scriptures. If you seek the real truth, keep looking. The sooner we all recognize the truth, the sooner God’s New Kingdom will be established on the earth, which shall last forever, never to be destroyed. That’s what real prophecy foretells.
Rating: 1 / 5
How much poison does it take to make one sick? How much to kill you? Chafer’s works have been around a long time, and his systematic theology (dispensationalism), as well as this book (Major Bible Themes) has done (in my opinion) much harm to the church. He is subtle and misleading on key issues. While his writings did not kill me they definitely made me sick.
I have no problem with dispensationalism (if it confines itself to eschatology), but Chafer does not confine it to end times. He messes with the gospel. His soteriology is very subtle and misleading. It is un-Biblical. As is his interpretation of security, and assurance. Very aggravating is that he was one of the first in the modern era to promote carnal Christianity in direct opposition to the clear passages of the Bible (by ignoring them) or by twisting them to come to a different meaning than that which has been the historical and plain reading of the various texts.
There is much information in the book not all of it is bad. Question is how much poison do you want to drink? How much does it take to kill you? I recommend if you purchase this book that you read every single Bible verse he references in every single chapter in context and pray for the truth.
Rating: 3 / 5
I actually own an earlier edition of this book, which was passed on to me from my grandfather. It is certainly a book that any Bible School student or aspiring theologan should have in their personal library.
Rating: 4 / 5
Got to have it for your study. Gets to the point. Easy to understand. Very valuable for your study.
Rating: 5 / 5
Accessible to the layman, the collegian (bible college or otherwise) and the seminarian, this book would be an excellent addition to anyone’s library.
Chafer’s book discusses 52 doctrines of the scriptures, from the Bible as the Word of God to the New Heaven and the New Earth.
At the end of the chapter are review questions so that readers may ensure that they have understood what is in the book.
Rating: 5 / 5