Core Christianity

What beliefs are core to the Christian faith? This book is here to help you understand the reason for your hope as a Christian so that you can see it with fresh sight and invite others into the conversation. A lot of Christians take their story—the narratives that give rise to their beliefs—for granted. They pray, go to church, perhaps even read their Bible. But they might be stuck if a stranger asked them to explain what they believe and why they believe it. Author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton unpacks the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share in a way that is easy to understand and applicable to our lives today. And in a way that will make you excited to be a Christian! Core Christianity covers topics like: Jesus as both fully God and fully man. The doctrine of the Trinity. The goodness of God despite a broken world. The ways God speaks. The meaning of salvation. What is the Christian calling? Includes discussion questions for individual or group use. This introduction to the basic doctrines of Christianity is perfect for those who are new to the faith, as well as those who have an interest in deepening their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

"HOW CAN Jesus be God?" "How does God speak today?" "How can God be good when the world full of evil?" "What is our place in God's story?" These are questions we often receive at Core Christianity. And whether you're a new believer or have been walking with Christ for decades, Core Christianity's Core 101 Bible study will help you build a solid foundation as you look at God's unfolding story of redemption in his Son.At Core Christianity, we strive to help people understand the core truths of the Christian faith. Every time we answer a caller's question on our daily radio show, every article we run on corechristianity.com, and every resource we produce seeks to help people gain a clearer understanding of the gospel--the core message of Christianity.We wrote this study thinking of Sunday school classes, Bible study groups, informal gatherings among friends, and individuals who want to learn more about the Christian faith. Designed for groups to move through in 10 weeks, this study is perfect for a semester or quarterly study. Each weekly lesson includes selected passages from the Bible, explanations of the key themes revealed in that passage, and reflection questions. This leader's edition includes prayer suggestions, leader's notes, and additional reflection questions that will help leaders facilitate edifying discussions each week.We pray this study will help you to grow in confidence in your Christian faith, equipping you to know what you believe, and to share it with others.

Pilgrim Theology is a map for Christians seeking to better understand the core beliefs of their faith. Even though it's the study of God, theology has a reputation for being dry, abstract, and irrelevant for daily living. But theology is a matter of life and death. It affects the way you think, the decisions you make, the way you relate to God and the world. Reformed theologian and professor Michael Horton wrote Pilgrim Theology as a more accessible companion to his award-winning systematic theology The Christian Faith: widely praised for its thorough treatment of the biblical and historical foundations of Christian doctrine. In Pilgrim Theology, his focus is in putting the study of theology into the daily drama of discipleship. Each chapter will orient you toward a clear understanding about: Who God is. What our relationship is to him. And what our faith in Jesus Christ means in our daily walk as well as in the context of the narrative of Scripture and the community of the church. Through accessible chapters on individual doctrines, as well as frequent "Key Distinction" boxes that succinctly explain the differences between important themes, you'll gain an understanding of doctrines that may have sounded like technical seminary terms to you before: justification, sanctification, glorification, union with Christ, and others. You have a working theology already—an existing understanding of God. It's the goal of Pilgrim Theology to help you examine that understanding more closely and have it challenged and strengthened.

There are a growing number of people who are aware of Christianity but know little about it--this book provides clarification on thirteen points of Christianity.

Originally published: Eugene, Or.: Harvest House Publishers, c2010.

"WHERE SHOULD I start studying the Bible?" This is a question we often receive at Core Christianity. And whether you are a new believer or have been walking with Christ for decades, Core Christianity's The Gospel of John Bible study is a great way to grow in your knowledge and understanding of God's word. At Core Christianity, we constantly strive to help people understand the core truths of the Christian faith. We do this every time we answer a caller's question on our daily radio show, in every article we run on corechristianity.com, and in every resource we produce designed to help people gain a clearer understanding of the gospel--the core message of Christianity. We designed this study with Sunday school classes, Bible study groups, and even individual students in mind. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the drama of Scripture, the relevant historic Christian doctrines, and the key themes of John's Gospel. Designed for groups to move through in ten weeks, this study is perfect for a semester or quarterly study. Each weekly lesson includes selected passages from John's Gospel, reflection questions, and explanations of the key lessons every Christian should know about passages from John's Gospel. This leader's guide includes prayer suggestions, leader's notes, and additional reflection questions that will help leaders facilitate edifying discussions each week. This study explores key themes in the Gospel of John: salvation, sanctification, and especially the deity, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Studying God's word can bring understanding, growth, and freedom to our lives. We pray this study helps make Jesus' words the experience of all: "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32).

This volume showcases the work of a new generation of scholars interested in the historical connection between religion and human rights in the twentieth century, offering a truly global perspective on the internal diversity, theological roots, and political implications of Christian human rights theory.