Discussing Mere Christianity Bible Study Guide: Exploring the History, Meaning, and Relevance of C.S. Lewis's Greatest Book

by Devin Brown

In this eight-session video group study (DVD/digital video sold separately), you will discover why Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis is one of the most read and beloved Christian books of all time. But seventy years later from when it was first delivered on radio, what relevance does it have to our world today? Host Eric Metaxas and a variety of Christian leaders−including Philip Yancey, Alister McGrath, Devin Brown, Paul McCusker, Douglas Gresham, and others−help us understand the timeless message of C. S. Lewis in fresh ways for a new generation.

The first purpose of this video study is to explore the positive ideas that C.S. Lewis has so eloquently written about in Mere Christianity for those who already call themselves Christian. The second purpose is to explain in an engaging, winsome and non-threatening way the basic tenets of the Christian faith as illustrated by C.S. Lewis to those who do not claim to be Christian. This study aims to fulfill the vision of C.S. Lewis of reaching people from all faith backgrounds.

Sessions

Our Sense of Right and WrongWhat's Behind Our Sense of Right and WrongThe Rival Conceptions of GodFree Will and the Shocking AlternativeChristian Behavior and the Great Sin of PrideThe Christian Virtue of HopeGod in Three PersonsCounting the CostDesigned for use with the Discussing Mere Christianity Video Study 9780310699859 (sold separately).

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 2015

About the author

Devin Brown (PhD, University of South Carolina) is a Lilly scholar and professor of English at Asbury University. A C. S. Lewis aficionado, Brown has written, taught, and lectured on Lewis extensively for more than ten years. He has written a number of books related to Lewis, including Inside Narnia and Inside Prince Caspian, and lives in Kentucky. In 2008 Brown was invited to serve as scholar-in-residence at the Kilns, Lewis's home in Oxford.

Reviews

[Steve N · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this book - I love everything I read by this guy...
His way of thinking kept drawing me back into Freakonomics & Super Freakonomics, written by journalist Stephen J. Dubner and economist Steven D. Levitt..
love, Love, LOVE the way he thinks...
Of course, you are Not going to agree with all of his theology, but then is there anyone that you really agree with everything they think.... so, get over that & as you are reading him just prayerfully ask God what He thinks and what He is trying to get you to see... & with that GOD will do a work in you from the deepest part of your soul...
This book will GROW you and give you an endless way to lovingly talk to those in your life that do NOT believe.

VERY WORTHWHILE Book - probably the THIRD time I've read this ... I'll read it again in the next few months... if EVER you want a good chat about this - just give me a yell, I've got the coffee pot brewing ... c'mon over ... sLr

[Jamie W. Preece · Rating 5 out of 5]

Motivating

I have read Mere Christianity three times; twice in my undergrad program and once in my M.Div. Helpful resource for me as a Chaplain. A must read for every Christian.