Course: Shorter Course, General Audience

[This course of Finis Dake is shorter than the other two courses. It is written at a general reading level. If you have the time for advanced study, we recommend the general, main course]

For decades, the Dake Annotated Reference Bible has been a fixture on the bookshelves of countless Christians, especially within Pentecostal and Charismatic circles. With its staggering 35,000 notes and half a million cross-references, it promises to be an exhaustive guide to understanding Scripture. Many have turned to it, trusting its author, Finis Jennings Dake, as a reliable teacher who simply lets the Bible speak for itself.

However, a promise of clarity is not the same as a delivery of truth. Beneath the surface of its extensive notes lies a troubling foundation of theological error that deviates sharply from the historic Christian faith. From a distorted view of the very nature of God and Jesus Christ to a gospel of works-based salvation, Dake’s teachings present a different god, a different Christ, and a different gospel than the one revealed in the Bible.

This course is designed to shine a light on these dangerous doctrines. We will carefully examine Dake’s most significant errors, comparing his personal commentary with the clear teaching of God’s Word. Furthermore, we will confront the deeply disturbing racist and segregationist ideas embedded in his original work. Our goal is not simply to criticize, but to equip you with the truth, so you can discern error and stand firm on the solid ground of biblical orthodoxy.

This Course is Shorter and aimed at a general audience