first Author: Jim Luke, paper back in transparent folder, 72 pages. Published by the Christadelphian Scripture Study Service (CSSS).

This is the fourth edition (slightly revised), printed October 2014 and reprinted March 2018. Includes a copy of the booklet "Do all to the glory of God" and a Bible insert chart "The Divine Purpose of the Ages".

The format of this book is set out as a system to follow to cover the essential background knowledge for baptism. We trust in making this available, it will help many instructors and their pupils who accept the challenge of the Lord "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me".

The 15 lessons and 3 appendicies in the book are:

1. The Bible, God and Creation

2. Man and the Garden of Eden

3. Transgression and the Fall

4. The Covenant in Eden

5. Important Events between Eden and Abraham

6. The Covenant Made with Abraham

7. Important Events between Abraham and David

8. The Covenant made with King David

9. Important Events between the Time of David and Christ

10. The Birth and Ministry of Jesus Christ

11. The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

12. The Resurrection of Christ and His Mediatorship

13. Baptism into Jesus Christ

14. The Things Concerning the Kingdom of God

15. Sundry matters Relating to Discipleship

Appendicies:

1. A Statement of Faith

2. Doctrines to be Rejected

3. The Commandments of Christ