Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the divine nature of the Bible as God's message to humanity, highlighting the unique inspiration of the Scriptures where human authors were directed by God to record His complete and connected thoughts without losing their individuality. He discusses various theories of inspiration including the Naturalistic, Partial, Gracious, and Verbal theories, with the Verbal theory asserting that the Bible, even to its very words, is inspired. Chafer points out the importance of recognizing the Bible's claim to be inspired in its very words, as supported by Christ's affirmation of the Old Testament and the provision for the New Testament's inspiration. He underscores that inspiration ensures the exact divine message is conveyed, aiming at inspired writings rather than inspired men, and upholding the infallibility of God's Word.

Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches on the reasonable revelation from God, emphasizing the Creator's communication with His creation through nature, Christ, and the written Word. The supreme purpose of God, as revealed in the Scriptures, is for His glory, which is not self-seeking but a reflection of His infinite worthiness. The Bible serves as God's message to man, highlighting the importance of glorifying God in all aspects of life, including creation, salvation, service, and even death, ultimately pointing to the glory of Christ as the supreme subject of the Scriptures.

Lewis Sperry Chafer discusses how man inherently recognizes the existence of God through intuition, making God's existence self-evident without the need for proofs. The contemplation of God's works in creation and providence, along with the Scriptures, further strengthen man's understanding of God. Despite various philosophies and arguments attempting to prove God's existence, the ultimate revelation of God is found in the Scriptures, emphasizing the unity of God and the Trinity, the Old Testament names for God, His attributes, sovereignty, and divine decrees.

Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches on the blessed Trinity, emphasizing the distinct roles of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as one God. The Father is depicted as electing, loving, and bestowing; the Son as suffering, redeeming, and upholding; and the Spirit as regenerating, energizing, and sanctifying. The relationship between the Father and the Son is likened to a father-son relationship, existing from eternity past and clearly revealed in the New Testament. The sermon also addresses the misconception of universal fatherhood of God and the truth that only through belief in Christ can one become a child of God.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the dual nature of the Lord Jesus Christ, perfectly human and divine, emphasizing His likeness and unlikeness to men. The Scriptures clearly depict Jesus as a man who lived, suffered, and died among men, yet with a sinless character, sacrificial death, and eternal pre-existence. The pre-existence of Christ is directly stated in various Scriptures, highlighting His infinite Person and eternal existence coequal with the Godhead, unaffected by His incarnation. Additionally, the Word of God consistently implies the pre-existence of Jesus through His works of creation, appearances as the Angel of Jehovah, divine titles, attributes of God, and being worshiped as God.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the profound truth of the incarnation of Christ, emphasizing that Jesus was both fully God and fully man, never laying aside His Deity even as He took on human form. The contrasts between His divine and human natures are evident in His earthly life, where He displayed characteristics of both, such as being weary yet offering rest, hungry yet the bread of life, and tempted yet unable to be tempted as God. Through His incarnation, Jesus revealed God to humanity, provided a sacrifice for sin, destroyed the works of the Devil, and fulfilled the Davidic covenant, ultimately becoming the Head over all things to the Church.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the concept of substitution in the death of Christ, emphasizing that through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, He bore the righteous judgments of God against sinners, fully satisfying God and leaving nothing for sinners to do but to believe in this good news and claim Christ as their personal Savior. The death of Christ is multifaceted, serving as a redemption, a necessary penalty, an offering for sin, an act of obedience, and a priestly mediation that reconciles the world to God, removing all moral hindrances to saving sinners. Christ's death as a substitute for sinners is the ground of assurance for salvation, requiring a personal conviction that one's own sin has been borne by Christ, leading to relief, joy, and appreciation.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the profound topic of resurrection, emphasizing the unique nature of Christ's resurrection as the 'firstfruits' and the order of procession in the resurrection of believers. He highlights the eternal significance of the resurrection, refuting the notion of a 'general resurrection' and explaining the pivotal role of Christ's resurrection in the divine plan. Chafer explores the relationship between Christ's resurrection and His death, the New Creation, and the observance of the first day of the week as a commemoration of the New Creation. He also outlines the seven reasons given in Scripture for Christ's resurrection and the two ascensions of Christ into Heaven, detailing the purposes and ministries associated with each ascension.

Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the current priestly ministry of Christ in Heaven, highlighting His role as the Bestower of Spiritual Gifts, the Intercessor for His own, and the Advocate for believers before God. Christ, as the High Priest, is now serving as Priest and not as King, awaiting the establishment of His kingdom on earth. His priestly ministry is threefold: bestowing spiritual gifts, making intercession for His own, and appearing for His own in the presence of God.

Lewis Sperry Chafer preaches on the importance of understanding unfulfilled prophecy in the Bible, emphasizing that prophecy is God's pre-written history and has been fulfilled in the most literal ways, such as the birth and death of Christ. He distinguishes between the events of Christ coming for His saints and His return to earth with His saints, highlighting the need for careful consideration of each. The doctrine of Christ's return is a major theme in the Bible, with the next event to be fulfilled being Christ coming for His saints, a mystery revealed in the New Testament.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the doctrine of the Second Coming of Christ, emphasizing the vital facts and far-reaching effects associated with this event. The return of Christ to the earth is a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments, with prophecies detailing His personal return on the clouds of heaven. This doctrine encompasses the restoration of Israel, the gathering of the Church as the Bride of Christ, the judgment of nations, the restoration of creation, and the binding of Satan for a thousand years.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the Bible teaching concerning the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of recognizing His personality. The Spirit is shown to have personal attributes and to perform works that only a person can do, such as reproving, teaching, speaking, interceding, leading, and appointing. The Scriptures indicate the Spirit's personality through various activities and relationships, dispelling misconceptions that treat Him as a mere influence. Chafer highlights the Spirit as one of the Persons of the Godhead, coequal with the Father and the Son, possessing divine attributes and performing divine works.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the Spirit's advent into the world, emphasizing the various dispensations and revealed purposes of God. The Holy Spirit's presence in the world before and after the first advent of Christ is explored, highlighting His continuous work in and through the people of God. The progressive ministry of the Spirit during Christ's earthly ministry and the present age of the Church is discussed, focusing on His abode in believers and the growth of the spiritual temple. The future departure of the Spirit from the world and His unique ministry during the Kingdom age are also examined.

Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's indwelling in every believer, referred to as the Anointing in the Scriptures. The Spirit's presence in each child of God is highlighted as essential for understanding deep spiritual truths and living a life set apart for God. Chafer clarifies that the Spirit's indwelling is not a second work of grace but a vital part of salvation, enabling believers to live supernaturally. The Spirit's anointing sanctifies, empowers, and guides believers, symbolized by the anointing oil in the Old Testament, representing the life and character of Christ applied to the believer through the Spirit.

Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the importance of understanding the present ministries of the Spirit in the age of grace, distinct from the past dispensation of the law. The Spirit's work includes restraining the world, reproving the world, regenerating believers, indwelling them, baptizing them into Christ, sealing them for redemption, and filling them for Christian experience and service. The Spirit's filling results in Christ-like character, Christian service, teaching, praise, leading, actualizing the unseen, and interceding, manifesting a Spirit-filled life.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the doctrine of the Baptism with the Spirit, emphasizing the believer's positions and possessions solely through their union with Christ. He highlights the importance of adhering strictly to the Word of God to avoid misunderstandings. The sermon explores various passages in the Scriptures that mention the Baptism with the Spirit, revealing the divine operation by which believers are made members of the Body of Christ and vitally united to Him by partaking of one Spirit.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the concept of dispensations in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these well-defined periods in understanding God's divine purposes throughout history. Each dispensation begins with man in a new position of privilege and responsibility, but ultimately ends in man's failure and God's righteous judgments. Chafer highlights the distinction between primary and secondary applications of Scripture, emphasizing the need for believers to discern which instructions directly apply to them in their walk with God. He also discusses the significance of the dispensation of the Church, which began with Christ's death and Pentecost, and the future dispensation of the Kingdom when Christ will reign on earth.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the concept of God's covenants with humanity, highlighting the distinction between conditional and unconditional covenants. He emphasizes that unconditional covenants are declarations of God's promises without relying on human actions, while conditional covenants are dependent on human response. The sermon explores the significance of understanding these covenants, which shape the relationship between God and mankind throughout history, showcasing divine sovereignty and human choice in fulfilling God's predetermined purposes.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the intricate details of angels as depicted in the Scriptures, emphasizing their distinct order of creation, heavenly position above man, and the various classes of angelic beings, including the unfallen angels and the fallen angels. The sermon explores the nature, ministry, and significance of angels in pivotal events such as creation, the giving of the law, the birth and resurrection of Christ, and their future role in the second coming of Christ.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the personality and power of Satan, emphasizing his creation as a person and his exercise of all the functions of a person. Scriptures like Isaiah 14:12-17, Genesis 3:1-15, Job 1:6-12, Luke 4:1-13, and Ephesians 6:10-12 reveal Satan's personality and his strategies against God's children. Despite his fallen state, Satan retains significant power, demonstrated through his authority over kingdoms, power of death, influence over sickness, and ability to weaken nations. He is aided by demons, increasing his power and reach across the earth.

Lewis Sperry Chafer discusses two common errors about Satan: the belief that he does not exist as a person and the misconception that he is the direct cause of sin in every person. He explains Satan's original purpose, his desire to be 'like the most High,' and his efforts to construct his own authority over the world system. Chafer also delves into Satan's enmity against God, his attacks on believers in their spiritual walk, and his ultimate destiny of being cast into the lake of fire for eternal torment.

Lewis Sperry Chafer discusses the importance of understanding the origin of man and all existing things, emphasizing that God has revealed these facts in the Bible, which becomes real to those saved through Christ. The division among men lies in whether God is real enough to be accepted as the Creator. The Scriptures teach that man, created in God's image, is the conclusion of all creation, with a two-fold distinction of material and immaterial aspects. The sermon delves into the distinctions between the soul and spirit of man, presenting three main theories on their origin: Pre-existence, Creation, and Traducian theories.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the estate of Adam before and after the fall, emphasizing the impact of sin on humanity and the profound doctrine of Imputation as depicted in the Scriptures. He explores the concept of man being created 'very good' yet capable of sin, leading to spiritual and physical death post-fall. Chafer also discusses the imputation of sin to Christ and the righteousness of God to believers, highlighting the need for salvation through Christ amidst the universal effect of Adam's transgression on the entire human race.

Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the profound topic of sin, emphasizing its significance as a major theme in the Word of God and the limitations of human speculation in understanding it. He explores various historical and modern theories on sin, highlighting the inadequacy of attributing sin solely to sensuousness, finiteness, or selfishness. Chafer then transitions to the biblical doctrine of sin, defining it as any lack of conformity to God's character and explaining the four classifications of sin as outlined in the Scriptures.

Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the divine origin and supernatural qualities of the Bible, presenting two lines of evidence to support its claim as the Word of God: internal evidence through the Bible's own declarations and external evidence through its continuity, extent of revelation, widespread circulation, and unprejudiced authority. The Bible's marvelous continuity is attributed to its perfect unfolding of historical sequence, doctrine, prophecy, and the revelation of God's plan over sixteen hundred years by forty different authors from various backgrounds. Despite attacks and skepticism, the Bible endures and transforms lives, serving as the basis of civilization, law, and morality, and revealing the Person and glory of God as manifested in His Son.