Editors’ Preface to the 2nd English Edition

The first English edition of the Essential Biblical Doctrines was published in 1970. After a few decades of widespread use, the publisher suggested a revised edition of Essential Biblical Doctrines be issued. At the present time, the new edition takes advances in biblical studies into account as well as improved translation. The editors have made some alterations to the first edition in order to keep Essential Biblical Doctrines current and more fluid in its translation.

Readers will find the following changes to the new edition:

1.       Biblical quotations are taken from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, which replaces the King James Version used in the first edition.

2.       Archaic terminology is replaced with more current literary expressions, which are more familiar to today’s readership.

3.       The text remains in an outline format, but certain areas have been expanded with further explanation.

Hopefully, the new edition of Essential Biblical Doctrines will be a helpful tool in leading today’s readers to a deeper understanding of God’s word. May you all be guided by the Holy Spirit in your pursuit of his word. Let all the glory be given to the name of our heavenly Father above, and may we faithfully serve our Lord Jesus Christ.

Editors,

• Constance Lin 
• Jason Hsu
• Chuck Helms

Los Angeles, USA

April 10, 1997