Modules of the Month
Eternal Security of the Believer
By H.A. Ironside
This module would make a great primer for those desiring to study this precious doctrine. Our eternal security in Christ is not based on our feelings of being saved, but in the fact of salvation provided through the finished work of Christ.
The book is basically divided up into two sections: 1) The Doctrine based on exegetical truths and an understanding of Scripture; and 2) Questions and Answers about Eternal Security.
This is really Ironside at his best. His writing is not technical, nor deep. It is intensely practical, warm, and devotional. It’s like he’s sitting across the living room, having a conversation with you. The book would make a great short study for a young believer; or give plenty of sermon ideas/illustrations for the experienced preacher/teacher.
This free eS/TW module may be downloaded here (scroll down to the soteriological section).
If you’d like to purchase this for your small group (or just like holding a good book in your hands!), they are available here.
The Bible Book by Book
By Josiah B. Tidwell
If you’ve ever wanted a primer on what the Bible is all about -
Each book of the bible has concise (but complete) background information. While the contents of each chapter vary, here’s what you’ll find: Date, Authorship, Literary Character, Purpose, Central Thought, Key Phrase, etc. Every book includes an analysis as well.
What makes this book so useful are Discussion Questions and items listed for further study. The potential teacher now has not only this material, but immediate helps to thinking “outside the box” as to how to apply and teach this material.
In fact, Tidwell’s book was intended as an aid to teaching: whether it be class room
or self-
The aim of this book is to furnish students of the Bible with an outline which will enable them to gain a certain familiarity with its contents. While it is intended especially for students in academies, preparatory schools and colleges, the needs of classes conducted by Women's Societies, Young People's Organizations, Sunday School Normal Classes, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. and advanced classes of the Sunday Schools have been constantly in mind. Its publication has been encouraged not only by the hope of supplying the needs mentioned but by expressions that have followed public lectures upon certain books, indicating a desire on the part of Christians in general for a book that would, in a brief compass, give them some insight into the purpose, occasion and general setting of each of the books of the Bible.
The book has 48 chapters (making it an excellent choice for one year of small group studies!). The first nine chapters are introductory, and include chapters on: “Why We Believe the Bible,” “The Divisions of the Scriptures,” and “Ages and Periods of Biblical History.” Starting with chapter 10 the students delve into “Genesis,” and then look into every book of the Bible.
This free eS/TW module may be downloaded here.
If you’d like to purchase this for your small group (or just like holding a good book in your hands!), they are available here.
To My Son
By Guy King
Guy King has written an excellent commentary on the book of 2Timothy called To My
Son. It covers background & original language information accurately, but in a non-
This book almost reads like a Christian biography; after all, it is Paul’s last book, written from his final imprisonment. His audience is a single person: his protégé, young Timothy. And King interprets it personally. Note these words from his Foreward:
It is not usually considered to be polite to read other people's letters; but for eighteen weeks, at our Bible School, we have been venturing to look over Timothy's shoulder as he read this one; and we have made the discovery that, while it all concerned him, almost all of it also applied to us.
This fine book serves as both a commentary on 2Timothy (18 chapters!) and an interest-
FIND THIS MODULE: Guy King’s To My Son is located in the 2Timothy section of “NT Expository Studies” modules.
BUY THE BOOK: If you’d like to give this book as a gift (or just like holding books in your hands!), you can buy it here.
Seven Laws of Teaching
By John M. Gregory
I’m sure that not all of our friends who visit DDT are pastors, preachers, and teachers.
However, I believe that a significant number of you are. Even if you’re simply leading
a small group ministry, you’re a teacher -
John Gregory was both a Baptist minister and a public educator (hard to imagine now-
There are eight chapters (one introductory and then one for each of the Seven Laws). They are relatively brief and straight to the point. The book can be studied in a couple of hours; but you won’t want to do that. Read a chapter a week, so the concepts have an opportunity to get worked into your teaching, preparation and lifestyle.
Pastors, can I give you a couple of ideas? How about using these Seven Laws as seven
installations in a “Teacher In-
Or how about this idea: meet your prospective new teachers for an hour a week to mentor them through this work. If they don’t have eSword or The Word, you could introduce them to the software AND take them through this module! How great would that be for new prospective teachers?!
eSword module BONUS: I’ve included a Study Guide that includes interactive questions for each of the eight chapters. Now there’s no excuse not to use this material to mentor your people!
FIND THIS MODULE: Gregory’s “The Seven Laws of Teaching” is located near the top of the “Practical Theology” section of modules.
BUY THE BOOK: If you’re working with a “non-