Core Christianity 101

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.

You Mean to Say You Don’t Know the Meaning of * Monophysitism * Hypostatic Union * Infralapsarian * Traducianism * Chiliastic * Pneumatomachian Cheer up! You don’t have to have thousand-dollar vocabulary in order to grasp the priceless basics of Christianity. Christianity 101 bridges the gap between biblical scholarship and people who want to understand the Christian faith. This book presents eight basic doctrines of Christianity--The Bible, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Human Beings, Redemption, The Church, and The Last Things--in clear, simple language that gives seasoned Christians a fresh understanding of the Bible and its teachings and puts new Christians on familiar terms with Christian doctrine. Gilbert Bilezikian does not shape his analysis of these doctrines in the worn-out, rationalistic categories of older systematic theologies, but in vibrant, dynamic language designed to communicate biblical truths to contemporary believers.

This compact book for laity introduces the major concepts of the Christian faith in a quick, easy-to-read fashion. The author begins with a brief overview of Christian history from biblical times to the present, with references to key people and events that shaped the faith. He follows this with sections on God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. For each of these topics, he sketches the basic ideas of the Bible and then shows how Christians in different centuries and contexts have applied these ideas to their own lives and circumstances. Author James White shows us the variety of Christian ideas about God but puts it all in order so that laypeople can understand how it all fits together. The end result is an inspiring overview of Christianity in its theological diversity and its continuing relevance for today, showing believers just how rich this deep tradition of faith can be. The book includes discussion questions and a glossary and is ideal for use in adult study groups.

Christianity is more than a system of beliefs or even an experience—it's a completely new life. In this fresh new look at the essentials of the Christian walk, Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz offer practical wisdom and penetrating insights into such foundational topics as... The Bible—why to read it and how to understand it Prayer—how to have an authentic conversation with God The Holy Spirit—how to experience God's power and presence every day Readers will find the encouragement they need to continue making steady progress in their spiritual lives. Chapter summaries, reading lists for further study, and questions for reflection and discussion make this a perfect tool for personal or group use.

This study explores topics such as who God is, where the Bible came from, what purpose the Holy Spirit serves, what role the church plays in our lives, and more.

"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.

This study explores topics such as who God is, where the Bible came from, what purpose the Holy Spirit serves, what role the church plays in our lives, and more.

What exactly is a Christian? Many people will tell you that a Christian is someone who believes in God, does good things to get into heaven, and then forces their faith onto others. Is this true? If God is good, why do bad things happen? If God is loving, why would He send good people to hell? Unfortunately these questions, and others like it, can stump current believing Christians into answering simply with "Uhm..." Despite the vast majority of the United States claiming to be Christian, we live in a world where most Christians can hardly explain the basic fundamentals of their own faith. This has produced a judgmental group of "believers" who spout hate at anyone who believes differently than they do, has divided our churches, and has made it so that Christians live no differently than their fellow non-believing citizens. Overall, this book will use Scripture to explain who Christ wants His people to be, it will help you answer the tough questions you will get from the world, and discern true Christian teachings from false rabble. For you nonbelievers out there, I encourage you to read this as well. See what a Christian truly is for yourself, not what the media tells you we are. Finally, I pray that this book helps everyone who reads it discover the grace, mercy, and love of Christ. I pray that this book will inspire you to pursue the Lord with all your heart. As the Scriptures say, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom..." (Prov. 9:10, NIV) and, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" (Jer. 29:13, NIV).