Crucial Truths in the Holy Scriptures, Vol. 1

CONTENTS

1. The Condition of Man—the Need of Salvation
2. The Love of God—the Source of Salvation
3. Christ’s Redemption—the Accomplishment of Salvation
4. The Work of the Holy Spirit—the Application of Salvation
5. Repentance and Believing—the Conditions for Obtaining Salvation
6. Forgiveness
7. Cleansing
8. Sanctification
9. Justification
10. Reconciliation
11. Regeneration
12. Eternal Life
13. Release—Freedom
14. Salvation
15. The Assurance of Salvation
16. The Security of Salvation

PREFACE

Crucial Truths in the Holy Scriptures was originally published in Chinese as a six-volume set containing sixty topics of basic truths in the Bible. The topics and verses were selected and arranged by Witness Lee, and these books were greatly used by the Lord in the early spread of the local churches throughout the Far East. Volume 1 contains topics through 16. Future volumes in English will complete the series. These messages have been translated from the Chinese.

PREFACE TO THE CHINESE EDITION

In order for the children of God, especially new believers, to receive a greater supply of the Word, we, by the Lord’s grace, wish to present some crucial truths in the Holy Scriptures so that the children of God may receive a foundation in the Word of God. These crucial truths, originally presented as forty-two topics, were studied by Witness Lee with the brothers and sisters in Chefoo. Later, in the autumn of 1949, Brother Lee studied them again with the brothers and sisters in Taipei and added eighteen topics for a total of sixty topics in all. Chapters 1 through 16 cover the condition of a sinner to the time of knowing his salvation. Chapters 17 through 60 examine various matters a believer should know and pursue after his salvation, with chapters 17 through 33 specifically covering ten matters a believer should practice after his salvation. The purpose of these crucial truths is to make the matters of the Lord’s salvation clear to those who lack an understanding of their salvation. Furthermore, they lay a foundation in the various aspects of fundamental biblical truths for believers who are clear about their salvation. The purpose is specific, but the messages are diverse. The notes on these crucial truths contain much light that is precious and urgently needed by the children of God. We look to the Lord to inspire every brother and sister to read and study these notes carefully. We believe this will enable them not only to receive a foundation in the Word of God but also to receive manifold help in knowing the Bible.

The Editorial Section
Taiwan Gospel Book Room