A description of biblical teaching, interpreted straightforwardly given the genre, historical, and cultural milieu of the biblical author and the people with whom he was communicating. The book follows orthodox Christian theological categories, seeking to apply teachings in a conservative and evangelical manner.
The author is a retired Seminary vice-president and theology professor with over half a century of professional Christian ministry experience. He has written a number of theological books on contemporary theology, sin, the church, and salvation. He comes to his work from an evangelical and Baptist perspective.