This We Believe

by John H. Armstrong (Editor), John D. Woodbridge, John K. Akers

What Every Believer Should KnowAs we Christians embark on the third millennium, we face more than ever the need to define our faith. In a world that resists truth and pays the price in escalating evil, Jesus says we are the salt of the earth—people of truth advancing the Gospel of peace. But how well do we understand what we preach?A group of prominent church leaders and scholars did more than just ask that question. They drafted a clear, definitive statement of the essentials of the Gospel titled “The Gospel of Jesus An Evangelical Celebration.” Leaders from across the denominational landscape have endorsed it, and the list of names, already impressive, continues to grow. This remarkable show of unity affirms the core beliefs about our salvation that evangelicals hold in common. In the face of our differences, these are what bind us together as the church of Jesus Christ and make the Gospel the Good News of Great Joy.This We Believe helps you understand the statement’s key points. If you want to know exactly what the Gospel is, this book tells you. Sponsored by the statement’s drafting committee, it includes contributions from such well-known communicators as J. I. Packer, Joseph Stowell, Lee Strobel, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Ravi Zacharias. With clarity and passion, they help you understand the Gospel’s simple, profound, and priceless message. The book concludes with a copy of the actual statement and a place for you to sign your name in affirmation. It is your invitation to celebrate the tremendous gift of God’s grace to us through Jesus, and our unity as the body of Christ.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction

252 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Nathaniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book. It's a collection of testimonies and teachings from an amazing assortment of authors. This book made me rejoice, feel convicted, and evaluate my life a little bit. I think it's a good thing to read if you're having trouble feeling strong in your faith or being confident with the belief that Jesus has saved you. Highly recommend.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

A statement of faith in Jesus the Christ broken down into sections. Each chapter is by a well known Christian. Very good explanation of Christan faith.

[Paige Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I would love to have multiple copies of, ready to give away at a moment's notice. The essential tenants of the Gospel in a single, approachable volume is something that is desperately needed in our times when so many people are confused about some of the most basic pillars of Christianity. This is a book I would recommend to anyone and everyone and one I absolutely think you should purchase for your own library!

Favorite Quote: "Centuries ago it was truly said that in things necessary there must be unity, in things less than necessary there must be liberality, and in all things there must be charity..."