This book is a brief and simple introduction to many areas of theology. William Plumer brings the reader through many different topics like the Word of God, the attributes of God, Christ, repentance, justification and sanctification, along with many others. 

Table of Contents

1. Theology
2. Reason and Revelation
3. Divine Truth Excellent, though often Mysterious
4. Short Explanations of Some Terms
5. The Word of God
6. Names and Titles of God
7. The Attributes of God
8. The Trinity
9. Creation
10. Providence
11. Man A Sinner
12. Though man is a Sinner, yet he may be Saved
13. Christ the Son of God and the Son of Man
14. Christ the Mediator
15. Christ a Prophet, Priest, and King
16. The Glory of Christ in his Offices
17. Men must accept Christ and believe the Gospel
18. Repentance
19. A Change of Heart
20. Justification
21. Sanctification
22. Prayer
23. God’s Law
24. A Profession of Religion
25. How Saints are kept
26. Death
27. The Resurrection
28. The Judgment
29. Heaven
30. Hell
31. How to Use the Bible

About the Author

William Swan Plumer (1802-80) was a minister, author, and theological professor. Plumer was a prolific author and active churchman. His published works include commentaries, biblical studies, articles, essays, sermons, and a volume on pastoral theology. His writings, while profoundly theological in nature, are very practical in focus. His books represent a high point in the theological-devotional literature produced of nineteenth century American Presbyterianism.