The Bible continues to provide a source of information, guidance, and inspiration to Christians. However, the many interpretations, different translations, and apparent contradictions can be confusing. William OuYang sets out to provide clarity and a new vision in System Upon Systems in the Bible by tying the scriptures together into a cohesive whole. He begins by examining a series of generally accepted human rights, relating them to biblical teaching, and questioning whether we are entitled to any of them as everything is subject to God’s will. We are called to be humble and obedient, which are attributes that must be lived and cannot be bought. The quest for power and material goods brings discontent rather than fulfillment and should be avoided. The author points out that while we should strive to be like God, aspiring to be God was the downfall of both Satan and Eve in the Old Testament. The nature of God is explained. He also covers topics such as Sunday worship, divisions within the church, the status of women, and the biblical pronouncements relating to the much-disputed land of Palestine.

System Upon Systems in the Bible takes a logical and chronological look at Christianity, with frequent reference to the Old Testament writings, which provide an essential historical context for the teachings and role of Jesus as spelled out in the New Testament. William OuYang is a Master of Divinity from the Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and is qualified to share his insights, which are backed by quotations from scripture. He contrasts the disciplinary approach of the Old Testament (which he describes as holiness) with the reconciliatory and more forgiving tone of the New Testament (loving). The writing is concise and chapters can be read individually. Chapters either end with a summary or a series of questions that are useful for Sunday school classes and Bible study groups to discuss. The role and mission of the churches are questioned, and readers are reminded that the Christian path requires commitment. This is becoming urgent as the current age of grace may soon become the age of tribulation. At that point, the church will be elevated above the earth. The author elaborates on the second coming of Jesus and its implications. This book will provide considerable food for thought for Christian readers.