01.0.2. Preface

Preface The “Christian Update” series

Volume One

(A discussion, defense, reproof and exhortation concerning the principles and practices of so-called “brethren”) ISBN 0-88172-138-7 Published 1990 by BELIEVERS BOOKSHELF INC.

P. O. Box 261, Sunbury, Pennsylvania 17801 The Christian Update series consists of outstanding religious writings of 19th century authors, which writings have been edited to make them easier to read and understand. We have a gold mine of truth from these God-gifted writers who opened up for us the Scriptures in a way not known for 1500 years. Unfortunately, today, many of these writings are not being read, or when read, are not easily understood, because the style of writing has changed in the last century from a strong emphasis on literary beauty (with long and involved sentence structure), to emphasis on simplicity and readability. Also, words have changed meaning or are no longer in common usage. Therefore, believing it to be the Lord’s leading, I am editing some of these writings to make them easier to understand, while maintaining the writer’s exactness of meaning and as much of his style as possible. Some footnotes have been added, and references to papers no longer in print and to events no longer well known, have been omitted. I pray that this "Christian Update Series” will help those who read it, to grow in the truth and give them a greater appreciation of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Roger P. Daniel