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The Collected Works of Rev William Evans Vol. I includes The Great Doctrines of the Bible and The Shepherd Psalm. The Great Doctrines of the Bible offers a well-organized, clearly outlined and comprehensive examination of the major doctrines of the Christian faith. Evans provides a strong foundation and framework for understanding the essential teachings of the faith in this handy reference, which also includes 80 different subjects arranged topically in addition to the key doctrines treated. "The doctrines herein treated are dealt with from the standpoint of Biblical rather than Dogmatic theology. This is evident from the plan which is followed in the work, namely, to gather together all the Scripture passages dealing with the subject under consideration, and from them choose a required number that may be called representative; then seek to understand the meaning of these references by the study of the text itself as well as its context and parallel passages; and finally, from the selected proof-texts, formulate the doctrinal teaching, and place such results under appropriate headings. The Shepherd Psalm is a well known Psalm. Untold numbers of sermons have been preached on it. Books without number have been printed in attempts to set forth its life, depth, richness, and beauty. Doubtless much more will be written and spoken concerning this charming pastoral symphony-and, after that, much more will remain yet to be said, so full is the inspiration of the divine Word. May God make this Psalm to the reader all that it has been-yea, and more, -to the writer!
A series of timeless lectures by REV. William Evans, noted American Bible scholar, committed to print in 1912, making it available to a wider audience the wealth of his insights into Scriptural teaching. Born at Liverpool in 1870, Evans came to the U.S. seeking newspaper employment. After graduation from the Bible Institute, he attended the University of Chicago as well as other schools. Eventually he earned a number of college and seminary degrees, including Ph.D. He joined the Moody Institute faculty and became director of the Bible course for 11 years. Students recalled that his voice "sometimes rose to a roar." Though he was stern, they found him kind and sympathetic; many would linger after class to ask questions. Especially as a result of the teaching of Dr. R. A. Torrey, he became "somewhat of a walking Bible." As years went by, he added to the Torrey system some memory gymnastics of his own. Thus in later years Evans would stand before vast audiences and quote "whole chapters of the Bible without difficulty." Next he became associate dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now Biola University). After 1918 he traveled widely, ministering at Bible conferences in many parts of Africa and Asia. He was offered a number of famous pulpits, but preferred to have the world as his parish. Most of his 40 books are out of print, but may be found in second hand stores and libraries. Outstanding titles still available include Great Doctrines of the Bible, How to Prepare Sermons, and What Every Christian Should Believe. Evans went to be with the Lord in 1950, at age 80. His funeral was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, where his son, Dr. Louis Evans, was pastor. (disciplemagazine.com)
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