7The Author has long believed that the Bible holds the answers to all life's crucial questions (past, present, and future). We should not turn to secular scholars, institutions, etc., to find the answers to such questions nor accept their theories trying to explain the mysteries of the Universe. The Bible should be our authority on all such issues. However, many times, as teachers, we have failed to effectively communicate basic Biblical Truths, whereby new converts may become established in God's Word, realize their position in Christ, and become fully equipped to take their rightful place in the Body of Christ. There are such a variety of teachings / beliefs today, that it behooves us to be able to "rightly divide the word of truth" (2 Tim. 2:15). We need to know and recognize the distinction between religious doctrines, personal opinions, and biblical truth-they are not necessarily the same. God's Word is accurate, relevant, up-to-date, covers every aspect of our lives, and reveals the future. This publication was developed with the intention to be used as a teaching guide and / or reference material for a Bible Study Class, teaching what I believe are Essential Biblical Truths. It is not intended to be an in-depth theological study; however, maybe it will inspire some to a more in-depth study.