Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know (2nd Edition)

May 2022 Book News from IVP

If you want tools to understand the Bible's teaching on all sorts of things, then Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology has been a companion to many for decades. The recently released and long-awaited second edition is now joined by two middle-weight and more accessible treatments. Bible Doctrine is a smaller hardback - 672 pages compared to 1616, whilst Christian Beliefs focuses on 20 key doctrinal areas, weighing in as a handy paperback at 208 pages.

Christian Beliefs (Second Edition)

Learn the Teachings of the Bible that Every Christian Must Know. Now Revised and Updated. Over 300,000 Copies Sold!

Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are certain teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you. This readable guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs condenses Wayne Grudem's award-winning book Systematic Theology, prized by pastors and teachers everywhere.

He and his son, pastor Elliot Grudem, have boiled down the essentials of theology for everyday Christians and made them both clear and applicable to life. Each brief chapter concludes with questions for personal review or group discussion.

In this revised and updated edition of Christian Beliefs, you will learn about:

The Bible and its authority for our lives

The characteristics of God The importance of prayer

Angels and the reality of spiritual warfare

What it means that we are created in the image of God

What God has done for us in Christ

The purpose of the church

What will happen when Christ returns

The biblical understanding of heaven and much more

Christian Beliefs is the ideal book for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.

-Publisher.

Publisher Description

Learn the Key Teachings of the Bible that Every Christian Should Know. Now Revised and Updated. Over 300,000 Copies Sold! Not every Christian needs to go to seminary, but there are key teachings of the Bible that every Christian should know. Whether you're a relatively new believer in Jesus or a mature Christian looking for a better understanding of basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you. This simple and clear guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs condenses respected pastor's Wayne Grudem's award-winning book Systematic Theology, prized by pastors and teachers everywhere. He and his son, pastor Elliot Grudem, have created a reader-friendly guide for everyday Christians. Each brief chapter concludes with questions for personal review or group discussion. In this revised and updated edition of Christian Beliefs, you will learn about: The Bible and its authority for our lives The characteristics of God The importance of prayer Angels and the reality of spiritual warfare What it means that we are created in the image of God What God has done for us in Christ The purpose of the church What will happen when Christ returns The biblical understanding of heaven And much more Christian Beliefs is the ideal book for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible.