What Christians Believe At A Glance

Author : Rose Publishing,Barbara J Geisler
Publisher : Rose Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781628620764

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What Christians Believe at a Glance by Rose Publishing,Barbara J Geisler Pdf

This full-color book explains basic Christian beliefs in an easy-to-understand way. Includes explanations of 16 essential doctrines, the Trinity, Jesus’ claims, the Resurrection, salvation, and heaven. It covers the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed. Includes charts that compares 12 denominations, the two most common methods of baptism, and four Christian views of the End Times in the Book of Revelation. Includes 6-week study guide for individual or group use. Overview: Essential Doctrines: the 16 key beliefs Christians hold Creeds: These simple summary statements were the early Church’s way of training new believers, and helping them discern truth from error. The Trinity: Simple explanation, plus answers to questions. Includes diagrams, illustrations, and ways of helping people understand what the Trinity is—and isn’t. Life of Jesus: His claims, his miracles, his death, resurrection, ascension, and Second Coming. This covers the key biblical passages. Includes a timeline and a map of Jesus’ travels. Denominations Comparison: Helpful side-by-side comparison of the beliefs of 12 Christian church groups on God, Scripture, Church structure, founder, date, and more. Shows where they are unified and where they diverge. Baptism: Covers Jesus’ command to be baptized, the symbolism in Scripture for baptism, what to expect when being baptized. Includes the most common types of baptism and what biblical basis and symbolism is being emphasized. Understanding the Book of Revelation: Shows four approaches that serious Christians have taken to this book over the past 2000 years. This side-by-side comparison helps Christians focus on Christ—the beginning and the end. Heaven: Compares the popular views of Heaven in the media with the actual passages in Scripture. Very encouraging to know about this place of joy, restoration, and healing. Ideas for Use: Discipleship for individuals or groups Intro to Christianity (for new believers or a refresher course) Confirmation classes Pre-baptism or Baptism prep Homeschooling Sunday school Home fellowship Small group

Author : Dave Powers
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780615178103

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Why Christians Believe by Dave Powers Pdf

Why Christians Believe takes a look at the core belief's of the Christian Faith; God, The Bible, Jesus, Prayer and addresses the question, "Why?" On what basis have so many people, from so many walks of life and so many different cultural backgrounds, chosen to accept the claims and teachings of this carpenter's son from Nazareth? Why Christians Believe is a concise, quick moving scan of the reasons upon which people have built their trust and hope in the person of Jesus Christ. It's overview of the foundations of the Christian faith are designed for the reader who is looking for a better understanding of Why Christians Believe.

Author : Alister McGrath
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281068340

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Christian Belief for Everyone: Faith and Creeds by Alister McGrath Pdf

The Christian Belief for Everyone series comprises five guides to the basic ideas of the Christian faith. Full of stories and helpful illustrations, these guides have been written primarily for ordinary churchgoers, though they will no doubt also appeal to interested readers outside the church. The approach Alister McGrath adopts is non-denominational, very similar to the 'mere Christianity' advocated by C. S. Lewis. Indeed, the series may be seen as a guide to 'mere Christianity', focusing clearly as it does on the life of faith. We look at why Christians believe what they do; how we can best understand these ideas, and the difference they make to the way we think about ourselves and our world. The first volume, Faith and the Creeds, concentrates on the nature of faith and the history and relevance of the Creeds, in a thrilling reflection on what we really mean when we say 'I believe'. This is excellent preparation for exploring the leading themes of the Creeds in four subsequent volumes: The Living God, Lord and Saviour - Jesus of Nazareth, Spirit of the Living God and The Christian Life and Hope.

Author : Douglas Connelly,Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310322498

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Christianity for Blockheads by Douglas Connelly,Martin H. Manser Pdf

Do you think the twelve apostles include Sneezy, Sleepy, and Dopey? Genesis is an English rock band? Bread and wine is the first course? You need Christianity for Blockheads—the user-friendly guide to making this mysterious faith called Christianity easier to understand. In witty Blockheads tradition, this latest book in the series unites a fun, clear, easy-reading style with a thorough introduction and exploration into Christian theology. Covering all the must-know teachings of the Christian faith and tying each one to key Bible passages, the concise, catchy, jargon-free style will appeal to a broad range of readers. You don’t have to be a theologian to navigate the territory of Christian belief, but it helps to have a map. Here it is. Both Christians and curious non-Christians looking for clear and reliable explanations of the Christian faith will find them inside. Christianity for Blockheads helps you: • Make sense of key Bible passages • Discover what well-known scholars say about the main tenets of Christianity • Learn interesting facts and insights on particular biblical themes • Familiarize yourself with the Christian perspective on hot issues such as the end times, baptism, and speaking in tongues • Dig deeper into resources for further study • Walk the walk by demonstrating how the Christian message applies to contemporary living

Author : Susie Bunt
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098022372

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Someone To Believe In by Susie Bunt Pdf

In this book, I wanted to give you, the reader, a different perspective on Jesus's life and resurrection through the four gospels. My perspective is coming from a prodigal child of God""someone who grew up going to church and knowing about the Bible but never truly knowing what it really meant. In the last few years of my life, I have come to know God through Jesus, and I wanted to share that knowledge. I have found similar books, but they are from professional pastors, evangelists, theologists, and so on. I have yet to find a book on Jesus's life, death, and resurrection from a simple Christian in simple language. Throughout this book, I have gone through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and gave you my understanding of Jesus's teachings. Everything is biblical. My hope is for the reader to have that aha! moment while reading this book. I pray that the reader gets a better understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done for us (His lambs), for He is truly the Son of God, the Messiah and our Savior!

Author : Diana Spencer
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426982880

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God Is Not Like That by Diana Spencer Pdf

God is Not Like That challenges all Christians to think seriously about how the misunderstandings of the past are currently affecting Christianity worldwide. The work of the Reformation was never finished, because the various factions involved split apart from each other without finding any common resolution to the problems facing the medieval church. The conclusions reached in God is Not Like That have been formulated after years of deliberation, in an effort to stimulate thought and discussion among all denominations of Christianity today. Many problems that stem from these unresolved issues have been inherited by all denominations; for example, the author believes that the Athanasian Creed, while right in its original intent, has been misunderstood by everyone for many centuries. This has been compounded by the fact that for many years there have been growing doubts about the divinity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity, even among scholars and teachers, making it difficult for them to explain and defend the faith to an increasingly skeptical world. Meanwhile, its vocal critics do not realize that many of the ideas that they are challenging stem from mistaken assumptions from the past, not with the faith itself; it is urgent that these issues be examined and the distortions resolved. Diana Spencer is a retired Anglican priest, although the views expressed in this book are her own. It was written in the hope that all denominations of Christianity would think about, and discuss, the issues raised. Born in England in 1935, she came to Canada at the age of twenty-one, is widowed, and living in Victoria.

Author : James S. Bell, Jr.,James S. Bell,Stan Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0842355960

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No-Brainer's Guide to What Christians Believe by James S. Bell, Jr.,James S. Bell,Stan Campbell Pdf

For Christians who want to understand more about their faith, this is a useful introduction that is also a helpful Christian doctrine for newcomers.

Author : Georgia Elma Harkness
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Theology, Doctrinal
ISBN : NWU:35556001528066

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What Christians Believe by Georgia Elma Harkness Pdf

Author : John Robertshaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Theology, Doctrinal
ISBN : 0951890727

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Knock Knock! by John Robertshaw Pdf

Author : Douglas J. Brouwer
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802846211

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Remembering the Faith by Douglas J. Brouwer Pdf

Many Christians today neither know the full content of their faith nor could articulate the historical doctrines of the church. Remembering the Faith offers help by providing a brief and highly readable introduction to the basic teachings of the Christian faith. Douglas Brouwer canvasses the full range of Christian belief-from the nature of revelation to the doctrines of God, the Trinity, creation, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, sanctification, and the meaning of the sacraments-discussing each as it developed historically and showing why such fundamental statements of faith continue to be important today. Throughout each chapter are excerpts from the historical confessions, creeds, and catechisms, as well as selected quotes from theologians and poets. "Brouwer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, Illinois, organizes the book thematically, with chapters on "Where We Find God," "Who Jesus Is," "Three Persons, One God," and "Last Things," among other topics. His careful and gentle reasoning and pastoral tone (he understands those who doubt and wonder) makes the book a pleasurable and informative read--and another useful book for group study."- Christianity Today

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : Rose Publishing Inc
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596365995

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Christian History Made Easy Leader Guide by Timothy Paul Jones Pdf

People and Events Every Christian Should Know In this 12-session DVD-based study, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn’t dry names and dates. It’s full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones’s popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy, ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs. You will learn: • The fascinating stories of people such as St. Patrick, Martin Luther, and Augustine. • People who changed history: Constantine, Charlemagne, and Francis of Assisi • How we got the Bible that we read today — John Wycliffe, William Tyndale and others. • The Middle Ages and the Reformation: Kings and Queens, Monks and Reformers • Where church doctrines and practices originated. • How the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches came to be. • Reason and Revival - How modernity and the scientific revolution affected Christianity. • How Christianity has spread around the world You don’t have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Ages: Young adult to adult. The Sessions The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You’ll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism.

Author : Timothy Paul Jones
Publisher : Rose Publishing Inc
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596366008

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Christian History Made Easy Participant Guide by Timothy Paul Jones Pdf

People and Events Every Christian Should Know In this 12-session DVD-based study, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn’t dry names and dates. It’s full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones’s popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy, ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs. You will learn: • The fascinating stories of people such as St. Patrick, Martin Luther, and Augustine. • People who changed history: Constantine, Charlemagne, and Francis of Assisi • How we got the Bible that we read today — John Wycliffe, William Tyndale and others. • The Middle Ages and the Reformation: Kings and Queens, Monks and Reformers • Where church doctrines and practices originated. • How the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches came to be. • Reason and Revival - How modernity and the scientific revolution affected Christianity. • How Christianity has spread around the world You don’t have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Ages: Young adult to adult. The Sessions The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You’ll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism.

Author : Tony Lane
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896233

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Exploring Christian Doctrine by Tony Lane Pdf

This reliable and highly readable textbook provides comprehensive coverage of core Christian beliefs. Based on the author's introductory Christian doctrine course, the book rests firmly on biblical foundations while providing a balanced discussion of areas where evangelicals disagree. The text includes essay topics and further reading suggestions.

Author : Charles Colson,Harold Fickett
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310295631

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The Faith by Charles Colson,Harold Fickett Pdf

Rightly understood and rightly communicated, the Christian faith is one of great joy. It is an invitation to God's kingdom, where tears are replaced by laughter and longing hearts find their purpose and their home. This is the heart of the gospel: God's search to reclaim us and love us as his own. But have we truly grasped this? Those of us who have disdained Christianity as a religion of bigotry--have we repudiated the genuine article or merely demonstrated our own prejudice and ignorance? Those of us who are Christians--have we deeply apprehended the mission of Jesus, and do our ways and character faithfully reflect his beauty? From the nature of God, to the human condition, to the work of Jesus, to God's coming kingdom, and all that lies between, how well do we understand the foundational truths of Christianity and their implications? The Faith is a book for our troubled times and for decades to come, for Christians and non-Christians alike. It is the most important book Chuck Colson and Harold Fickett have ever written: a thought-provoking, soul-searching, and powerful manifesto of the great, historical central truths of Christianity that have sustained believers through the centuries. Brought to immediacy with vivid, true stories, here is what Christianity is really about and why it is a religion of hope, redemption, and beauty.

Author : Sam Nadler
Publisher : Rose Publishing Inc
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596365902

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Feasts of the Bible Leader Guide by Sam Nadler Pdf

This is the companion leader guide to the Feasts of the Bible 6-Session DVD-based Study. It gives the leader everything needed to host this fascinating topic as a Sunday school class, small group, or home fellowship. Leading this study is easy, because all of the teaching is done by Dr. Sam Nadler, the presenter on the DVD. The Leader Guide contains tips for opening each session, how much time to spend on each part of the discussion, additional Old Testament information about types of offerings, the role of the priests, the meaning of Jesus' teaching that he was "Lord of the Sabbath," and Frequently Asked Questions. Includes discussion questions, quizzes, a place to list prayer requests, a calendar of the feasts (they change dates each year) and diagrams and charts for the tabernacle and the feasts of the Lord. Some Christians miss the importance of the biblical feasts, seeing them as merely ""Jewish"" holidays, but Scripture says these are the Feasts of the Lord God established for all people for all time. Now you can connect the Hebrew roots of Christianity and the symbolism that points to Jesus Christ using this6-session DVD-based study, The Feasts of the Bible. This is the ultimate 6-session DVD-based study on the feasts and holidays of the Bible. Dr. Sam Nadler is your guide through the feasts. Brought up in a traditional Jewish home, Sam came to believe in Jesus as Messiah. He served with Jews for Jesus, Chosen People Ministries, and is now president of Word of Messiah Ministries.