Bruce R. McConkie - Doctrinal New Testament Commentary: 3-in-1 eBook Bundle Collection

"Understandest thou what thou readest?"

So asked Philip of one who was diligently searching the scriptures.

"How can I," came the answer, "except some man should guide me."

Jesus said: "Search the scriptures," and gave the promise, "Whoso treasureth up my word, shall not be deceived."

Today the Lord's command is: "Teach one another the doctrine of the kingdom."

This Doctrinal New Testament Commentary is designed to enable gospel students to learn and live the doctrines of the New Testament; to grasp the greatness and glory of our Lord's mortal ministry; to comprehend the doctrines of the Master Teacher and of those commissioned by him to reveal pure religion to the world.

Salvation centers in Christ. He is the Creator and Redeemer; the Way and the Truth; the Light of the World; the One Man who could say: "Follow thou me."

Most of our knowledge of his earth-bound ministry is contained in the four Gospels. It is devoutly hope that this Commentary will help make the Gospels a living reality in the lives of gospel scholars, that it will help them understand what they read. Jesus himself is real; the Gospels are his life story; of him they teach and testify; and a knowledge of them is essential to salvation.

Scriptural references are abbreviated in a standard self-identifying way. Other books are cited by author and title, except the following:

Anything spoken by the Father, Son, or Holy Ghost, by the angels of heaven, or by mortal man when moved upon by the Holy Ghost, is scripture. Such spoken words are the will, mind, word, and voice of the Lord. (D&C 68:1-5.)