Christianity 101 (R)
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From Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, authors of Knowing the Bible 101, a trim, 45-page booklet is perfect for new believers, Christians who want a handy evangelistic tool, and churchgoers who are ready to rediscover the essentials of the Christian life. Readers will immediately connect with Bruce and Stan'’s honest, encouraging responses to questions new Christians often ask: What do I do next? Am I expected to follow some rules and regulations? What have I gotten myself into? Brief chapters on eternal security, new life in Christ, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit set the tone for this clear and compelling introduction to the faith.
With their engaging, straightforward style, Bruce and Stan explain what God has done for humanity, what God wants people to do so they can know Him better, and how individuals can reflect the love of Christ to the world.
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.
Why are there so many religions? Do they basically teach the same thing? Bruce and Stan address these questions and more as they take a close look at some of the world's major religions and belief systems. From Islam to Jehovah's Witnesses and from New Age Spirituality to Atheism, Darwinism, and Naturalism, World Religions and Cults 101 features-
key teachings of each religionquick-glance belief chartsbrief biographies of leadersstudy questions for group or individual usesuggested readingReaders will also discover why spiritual searching is universal, how each religion compares to Christianity, the characteristics of cults, and what makes Christianity unique.
Formerly titled Bruce & Stan's (R) Guide to Cults, Religions, and Spiritual Beliefs
With extensive biblical knowledge and a fresh, contemporary perspective, Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz provide an easy-to-understand approach to God's written message as they:
provide a user-friendly overview of the origin, themes, and context of the Biblepack in maps, references, learning aids, and useful detailsreveal God's love and plan of salvation for humankindencourage study with a personal three month planThis is a must-have resource for readers who have been planning to get serious about Bible study-longtime believers, new Christians, Bible study leaders, and even seekers who want to read the Bible for the first time.
Formerly titled Bruce & Stan's (R) Guide to the Bible.
Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, the coauthor team of the Christianity 101® series, have written more than 20 books exploring important beliefs and questions of the Christian faith. In response, hundreds of readers have asked them tough questions about life and living the Christian faith. Now this duo shares their answers to more than 200 of those questions including:
- Why is grace important if we believe we are always saved?
- What happens when we die?
- Is Christ the only way to salvation? What about other religions?
- How can we know there is a God?
- Is the Bible true?
Readers will appreciate the authenticity and depth of the questions and the clear, biblical answers that offer substance and sustenance for the faith journey.
Rerelease of Bible Answers for Life's Big Questions.