Translator’s Preface to the 2nd English Edition

Biblical study is a life-long task for every Christian. This is a tremendous work, but it is well to begin with some systematic study. For this reason, a book that comprehensively covers various aspects of the words of God is timely. It is twenty-seven years since the first edition of the Essential Biblical Doctrines in English translation was undertaken. As it stands, the book has adopted a concordance format by attaching Scriptures to the content without a proper form of
expository writing. Inspite of this inadequacy, the book seems to have supplied a need for individuals and small Bible study circles. It has been in continuous demand on account of being such a handy
reference dealing with important topics of the Bible doctrines, for instance, teaching on God, salvation, and eschatology.

Let this edition be a groundwork of theological studies about the kingdom and righteousness of God. May our Lord bless every serious Bible student in his or her fruitful pursuit of the divine words and work for the glory of the heavenly Father.

Meishi Tsai
Philadelphia, USA
December 24, 1996