Preface

PREFACE This book was not written to present evidence for winning a popularity contest. Allow me to qualify this statement. Many times a writer will seek to support his views concerning a subject or doctrine by quoting other men who share his same ideas. One book in particular devoted approximately 90 pages in quoting Articles of the G.A.R.B.C., confessions of faith, theologians, Bible teachers and preachers. I would have to say that the author had gone to great lengths to align my thinking with his. The only problem is, I would be persuaded by a group of names instead of God's Word. I think the middle verse of the Bible should be considered, "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man" - Psalms 118:8

I have purposely eliminated quotes, statements and sermons from men of renown from the text, as I desire the reader to draw his own conclusions from the Word of God, not the word of men. Also, I could have listed and quoted a multiplicity of Bible colleges, theologians, pastors, Bible teachers and, literally, thousands of Christians who believe just as I. But this is not my purpose. The Bible will speak for Itself.

"To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them" - Isaiah 8:20 In our examination of the passages of Scripture that deal with predestination, choosing and election, I have endeavored to view these verses in their context and correlate other verses that speak on the same subject. In so doing, one will always have the true mind of God as one Scripture cannot contradict another without giving birth to a false doctrine. With a thorough knowledge of God's Word on a certain subject, a Christian then possesses a solid foundation which will stand firm against the showers of false teaching.

I pray this book will be a blessing and encouragement to you as we walk together through the Bible, viewing God's Word on this great subject.

"False Doctrine Shipwrecks Souls"