Christian Basics

This reader-friendly yet robust introduction to the Christian faith explores the essentials of Christianity and the impact they have on life, worldview, and witness. Written in an accessible and engaging voice for college-age readers, the book connects the biblical plotline, the Apostles' Creed, the comparative distinctiveness of Christianity, and life's big questions. The author shows how the Christian metanarrative speaks to questions about purpose, worth, ethics, personhood, and more, and helps readers understand what it means to be a Christian in a post-Christian world.

Christian Theology: The Basics is a concise introduction to the nature, tasks and central concerns of theology – the study of God within the Christian tradition. Providing a broad overview of the story that Christianity tells us about our human situation before God, this book will also seek to provide encouragement and a solid foundation for the reader’s further explorations within the subject. With debates surrounding the relation between faith and reason in theology, the book opens with a consideration of the basis of theology and goes on to explore key topics including: The identity of Jesus and debates in Christology The role of the Bible in shaping theological inquiry The centrality of the Trinity for all forms of Christian thinking The promise of salvation and how it is achieved. With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter along with a glossary Christian Theology: The Basics, is the ideal starting point for those new to study of theology.

Christian Basics 101 is a concise survey of foundational tenets of the Christian faith designed to enhance spiritual growth and service. Its thirteen lesson format makes it an excellent resource for pastor classes, Sunday School curriculums, and Camp/Retreat studies. Frank Shivers has been in vocational evangelism since 1974 and is a member both of his State and National Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists. He is a graduate of Charleston Southern University (BA) and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Th.M). Frank has authored ten books including Soulwinning 101, The Evangelistic Invitation 101 and Revivals 101. In addition to conducting crusades, revivals, and evangelistic rallies, Frank hosts student camps and retreats at Longridge Camp and Retreat Center, Ridgeway, South Carolina, a facility owned and operated by his ministry. Frank lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his wife Mary. You may contact Frank at FrankShivers.com.

Finalist for the 2018 Christian Book Award for Bible of the Year. New to the Bible? Either because you have become a Christian recently, or because somehow the Bible seems to have passed you by? Then this edition is for you! Whether you are reading the Bible for the first time or not, its variety of material--not to mention its length--can seem overwhelming. It can be difficult for readers new to Scripture to explore its teachings and to see how Christian beliefs are established in its pages. But understanding both what we believe and why we believe it provides the foundation for a grounded Christian faith. The Christian Basics Bible is filled with features designed to help readers--especially those new to the Bible--connect biblical teachings to Christian beliefs and to see how those beliefs apply to their lives. By delivering the right amount of both information and application, The Christian Basics Bible can become the catalyst for living a vibrant Christian life.

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King, Jr. Every follower of Jesus needs to be established in the 7 Basics to develop deep roots and a strong foundation of faith. The short chapters include these basic topics: Get to Know God, Get Comfortable in Prayer, Get Excited and Telling Somebody, Get Your Head on Straight, Get to Know Your Bible and more! The 7 Basics was written to help believers connects-the-dots on what it means to be a Christian and how to live out the joy-filled adventure of faith!

Without knowing the basics of Christianity, there is no way to truly understand the “good news” of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God offers a chance for the best life now, and the promise of eternal life through faith in His son as savior and redeemer – something John Rogers drives home in this book. Focusing on the fundamentals of Christianity, he introduces selected Scriptures and bolsters them with modern and relevant commentary. He also answers questions such as: • What does it mean to have free will? • What is the most important decision you can make in your life? • What must you do to enjoy eternal life? The author notes that God’s will and ways are not human wills and ways. We may be incapable of understanding His plans or the vast expanse of the universe, but we can pray for His guidance. Believing in an unseen being challenges us to believe in things even more incredible: our Heavenly Father, the virgin birth of His resurrected Son, and eternal life. Conquer these challenges and walk with the Lord with this important overview of Christianity.