Good and concise, want to get the basics down? This is the book.
Exactly what its title says - a very helpful book.
Dr. Charles Ryrie offers an easy to understand overview of the various docrines of th bible. It is writtten especially for the layman who simply wants to understand what the bible teaches. Topics include the importance of doctrine, what doctrine is, what God is like, the inspiration of the Bible, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the angelic world, the nature of deparvity of man, salvation, the church and what the future holds.