Building Your Life on the Basic Truths of Christianity is packed full of Bible truths that will nourish newborn and mature Christians alike.Welcome a victorious life as you read this book the second in a two-book series filled with wisdom, foundational biblical principles, and keen insight. Building Your Life on the Basic Truths of Christianity helps you: Deepen your relationship with God. Learn how to relate to and serve others in the church. Manage money purposefully Reach out to others as you build on the foundation of Jesus Christ and His Word. The outline and reflection questions provide a framework for more in-depth study and encourage personal growth.The foundational truths from the Word of God are presented with modern-day stories that help you easily understand the basics of Christianity.Most of the struggles and problems Christians face can be conquered by knowing and living the basic foundations of Christianity. May His Word become life to you today!
After teaching new believers the basic truths of Christianity for more than 35 years, Larry Kreider shares the down-to-earth reality of Christ. Filled with hundreds of real-life stories spanning the globe, denominations, and cultures, you will be amazed at how real the Gospel is. God loved the people of the world so much that He gave up His one and only Son (John 3:16 The Great Book). This easy-to-read and easy-to-understand two-book series in basic Christian doctrine can be used in a variety of ways including as a: Personal daily devotional. Tool for mentoring relationships. Small-group study. Biblical foundation course for Sunday school classes. Discovering the Basic Truths of Christianity covers the major biblical tenets, including faith, baptism, knowing Jesus as Savior, forgiveness, repentance from sin, the resurrection, and many others. Laying a solid foundation with contemporary examples brings focus to the timelessness and practicality of the Word of God.
A Purpose-Driven Discipleship ResourceDiscover the key that can * strengthen beliefs to change behavior* lessen your day-to-day stress level* increase your security in an insecure world* help you raise your kids with a right perspective on life* increase your love for and trust in GodMany Christians today live their lives, plan their schedules, and use their resources completely disconnected from what they say they believe. This spiritual disconnect is the cause of so much of the stress and problems in our lives. Foundations is a fresh, innovative curriculum about the essential truths of the Christian faith and how these truths are to be lived out---in your relationships, your character, and your work. Rather than just teaching doctrinal knowledge, this course shows you how to apply biblical truths and implement them in your everyday life.1. The Bible 2. God 3. Jesus 4. The Holy Spirit 5. Creation6. Salvation7. Sanctification8. Good and Evil9. The Afterlife10. The Church11. The Second Coming From Saddleback ChurchProven and refined over ten years, Foundations is designed to help bring believers to maturity, strengthening them to live a purpose-driven life. Here is what some who have taken this course have said:“Every Christian and seeker should attend. Wow! What a super foundation”“I felt reassured about my lifelong beliefs”“I've never learned and unlearned so much.”“I thought I knew about the Bible and God. Now I know that I didn't feel close to God because I didn't know him very well.”“The small group atmosphere made me realize I wasn't the only one that didn't know all this stuff.”“Everyone needs this---more than once.”
WHAT IS YOUR TRUTH? Truth is the Word of God (the Bible), which tells us the will of God. God wants everyone to be saved and to fully understand the truth. To be saved is a requirement to get into heaven. Understanding the truth is a requirement to renew your mind, to be transformed, to receive spiritual revelation, and to activate the power of God in your life. Acquiring an understanding of the truth allows you as a Christian to build a relationship with God, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. What Is Your Truth? will challenge you to evaluate your mindset, your spiritual growth, your obedience to God, and your walk as a disciple. The objectives of What Is Your Truth? are the following: * Help Christians learn who they are in Christ. * Encourage all Christians to discover the truth, which is the only way to obtain victory and deliverance from the flesh, the world, and the devil. * Encourage all Christians to apply the principles from the Word of God to everyday living. I pray that What Is Your Truth? will set you free from deception and allow the Word of God to become rooted in your heart. Beverly Butts was born and raised in Virginia. She was part of a large family consisting of six siblings. Beverly Butts graduated from Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University. She has worked twenty-eight years with children and families in the human services field. Beverly Butts is dedicated and passionate about stabilizing families and advocating for children. She has been a member of Victory Life Church, located in Hampton, Virginia, for seventeen years. Beverly Butts is saved, baptized, and filled with the Holy Spirit as evidenced by her speaking in tongues. She is excited about spreading the gospel and winning souls to Christ.
Have you ever felt that God has something special planned for your life? Do you feel as though you have failed to receive His greater blessings? It may be that you haven’t fully matured as a Christian. Great Truths of the Bible provides you with a greater understanding of God’s will, as revealed through His Word, by presenting 48 fundamental spiritual principles of the Christian faith in a 52-lesson format. This study will… Build your confidence in the truth of all Scripture Help you to better understand difficult passages of the Bible Provide insights into subjects rarely taught or preached Take you through the entire Bible, focusing on key principles of Scripture As you follow this guide, you will discover exactly how God prepares you for the many choices you’ll face in life. These truths will become a living reality in your Christian walk, and you will become a “doer of the Word and not a hearer only.” (See James 1:22.)
Long-Awaited Systematic Theology by Well-Known Pastor, Author, and President of the Master's Seminary Doctrine isn't just for theologians—it's important for every Christian because it shows us who God is and how we should live. Systematizing the robust theology that has undergirded John MacArthur's well-known preaching ministry for decades, this overview of basic Christian doctrine covers topics such as God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, and more. Comprehensive in scope yet written to be accessible to the average reader—with non-technical vocabulary, minimal footnotes, and a helpful bibliography—this volume offers Christians a solid foundation for what they believe and why.
Offers wisdom and guidance for Christians to strengthen their faith, discussing how God speaks to individuals, how Jesus' death on the cross paid for sins, who the Holy Spirit is, and more.
A choice lies before you: Either waste your life or live with risk. Either sit on the sidelines or get in the game. After all, life was no cakewalk for Jesus, and he didn't promise it would be any easier for his followers. We shouldn't be surprised by resistance and persecution. Yet most of us play it safe. We pursue comfort. We spend ourselves to get more stuff. And we prefer to be entertained. We are all tempted by the idea of security, the possibility of a cozy Christianity with no hell at the end. But what kind of life is that really? It's a far cry from adventurous and abundant, from truly rich and really full, and it's certainly not the heights and the depths Jesus calls us to. Discover in these pages a foundation for fearlessness. Hear God's promise to go with you into the unknown. And let Risk Is Right help you see the joys of a faith-filled and seriously rewarding life of Jesus-dependent abandon! Risk Is Right is a significantly expanded version of a chapter previously published in the book Don't Waste Your Life (chapter 5).
Shaping a Christian Worldview presents a collection of essays that address the key issues facing the future of Christian higher education. With contributions from key players in the field, this book addresses the critical issues for Christian institutions of various traditions as the new century begins to leave its indelible mark on education.
Understand where we came from. Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization. Indian philosopher Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible and systematically illustrates how its precepts became the framework for societal structure throughout the last millennium. From politics and science, to academia and technology, the Bible's sacred copy became the key that unlocked the Western mind. Through Mangalwadi's wide-ranging and fascinating investigation, you'll discover: What triggered the West's passion for scientific, medical, and technological advancement How the biblical notion of human dignity informs the West's social structure and how it intersects with other worldviews How the Bible created a fertile ground for women to find social and economic empowerment How the Bible has uniquely equipped the West to cultivate compassion, human rights, prosperity, and strong families The role of the Bible in the transformation of education How the modern literary notion of a hero has been shaped by the Bible's archetypal protagonist Journey with Mangalwadi as he examines the origins of a civilization's greatness and the misguided beliefs that threaten to unravel its progress. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization. Endorsements: “This is an extremely significant piece of work with huge global implications. Vishal brings a timely message.” (Ravi Zacharias, author, Walking from East to West and Beyond Opinion) “In polite society, the mere mention of the Bible often introduces a certain measure of anxiety. A serious discussion on the Bible can bring outright contempt. Therefore, it is most refreshing to encounter this engaging and informed assessment of the Bible’s profound impact on the modern world. Where Bloom laments the closing of the American mind, Mangalwadi brings a refreshing optimism.” (Stanley Mattson, founder and president, C. S. Lewis Foundation) “Vishal Mangalwadi recounts history in very broad strokes, always using his cross-cultural perspectives for highlighting the many benefits of biblical principles in shaping civilization.” (George Marsden, professor, University of Notre Dame; author, Fundamentalism and American Culture)
