This is the very first volume, of ultimately four volumes published by the Foundation Church of the New Birth. Earlier publications have identical contents but different titles. These were all edited by Dr Stone, a close friend of James Padgett, except Vol 4, which was edited by Rev John Paul Gibson. James Padgett received these messages by automatic writing over the period of 1914 to 1921. He passed away in 1923. These messages challenge the orthodox interpretation of the New Testament, and in particular add substantial insights into the meaning of "reborn of spirit" as well as how to achieve this.
Vol 2 was published first under this title in 1965, Vol 3 in 1969 and Vol 4 in 1972.