Written for Our Learning

Books by Charles Wages

This book is a forthright and concise presentation of basic Biblical truths that are necessary for our growth and hope. It is not intended to be a creed or even a statement of faith. Though the lessons are not exhaustive by any means, they are intended to help the reader gain a better understanding of the basic truths discussed. (45 pp.)
 

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
    We know that the Lord Jesus Christ is the living Word (John 1:1-3, 14). Then what is the purpose of the written Word? Basically, of course, it is God’s method of communicating to His creation—man. However, it is much more. We take for granted that we must be in touch with our loved ones; therefore, we ...
  2. The Faith that Saves
    “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples; and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” (I Corinthians 10:11) In the world system in which we live it is commonly spoken of as having three major faiths: Protestant, Catholic and Jewish. Of course, there are numerous other ...
  3. The Sanctification that is Scriptural
    It is easier to define sanctification than to try and describe a sanctified person. Also, we must distinguish between God’s elective grace in sanctifying and man’s responsibility in living a “holy” life. The word sanctify is also designated as saints and holy ones, when speaking of persons, and as hallowed or holy in reference to places or things. ...
  4. The Baptism that is Real and Required
    The subject of baptism is so broad and the interpretations are so varied that it is profitable to just step back and look at it from a scriptural point of view. Also, there has built up across the years a lot of traditional and legendary points of view that only clouds or confuses. First, it must ...
  5. The Supper that Satisfies
    There is much taught in Scripture about eating and drinking. Some of it refers to literal partaking of food and drink, other portions deal in a metaphorical or symbolic manner. An example of the symbolic sense is a passage, precise and appropriate, in John 6:53-55: “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, Verily, I say unto you, except ...
  6. The Church that is Right
    What church should I join? What church is right? Why are there so many different kinds of churches or denominations? Why don’t they all believe the same thing? The questions could go on and on. The answer often given is “Just join the church of your choice.” A better question could be, “What does the ...
  7. The Security that is Eternal
    How secure and lasting is the salvation that God has given us in Christ Jesus? What assurance do those who have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ have as to their eternal destiny? The answer to these questions not only effects our emotional stability in the present, but determines our thoughts and feelings about life ...
  8. Rejoicing in Reconciliation
    “And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth or things in heaven. And you, that were sometimes alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of ...
  9. Even So, Come Lord Jesus
    The great prevailing prophetic theme of the word of God centers around the comings of the Lord Jesus. A tremendous amount of joy from Biblical learning will come to those who pursue the truth of our Lord’s coming as a baby and His life here on earth. However, we must go further and look into ...
  10. The Christian’s Evaluation
    “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” II Corinthians 5:10 In almost every area of our lives we are responsible or accountable to someone or to a system. This accountability ...
  11. Stating Our Standing
    “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him; rooted and built up in Him, and stablished in the faith …” (Colossians 2:8-9) Sometimes in our fervor to herald forth the wondrous “good news” that people may be saved, we fail to follow up with what God actually does in saving ...
  12. Calling Out, To and Up
    In the broadest sense everyone has been born into this life for some purpose. There should be a reason or explanation for our existence in the natural state. However, this is not necessarily a real calling of God to serve Him. God, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, calls a person to receive the ...