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Christian Basics
New in Barbour’s Bestselling Know Your Bible Series
Here’s a book that should accompany every copy of God’s Word! It’s small but packed with helpful information on the Christian faith, promising insight for believers and seekers of any age or background. For each of 66 essential truths—such as sin, salvation, the Trinity, and miracles—this book provides a Get to know the Christian faith better. . .and deepen your relationship with the heavenly Father!
Here’s a book that should accompany every copy of God’s Word! It’s small but packed with helpful information on the Christian faith, promising insight for believers and seekers of any age or background. For each of 66 essential truths—such as sin, salvation, the Trinity, and miracles—this book provides a Get to know the Christian faith better. . .and deepen your relationship with the heavenly Father!
96 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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Robert M. West
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December 14, 2021
The author has chosen 66 words which occur frequently when Christians discuss their faith. Beginning with “God”, “Jesus Christ”, “Holy Sprit”, and “Trinity”; and ending with “Judgement Day”, “Resurrection”, Glorification”, “Second Coming”, and “Kingdom”. The 66 topics are presented in roughly the same order on would find them in a typical systematic theology.
Though presented in the order one would find them in a systematic theology, this is not a theology book. It might better be termed a laymen’s dictionary or devotional. Each entry occupies one or two pages and divided into five parts:
* A brief, “In Ten Words or Less”, definition of the term.
* This brief definition is fleshed out with a longer layman’s description which incorporates scripture and the author’s personal insigh
* This is followed by two or three key scripture which further help the reader understand the key concept
* Each entry includes a quote from a pastor, theologian, or author.
* The entry ends with an inspirational or devotional thought based on the current word.
One could only hope that the author might have included a “To Learn More” entry for each concept studied which would allow the reader to dig a bit deeper than the relatively light devotional highlights included in the book. A good systematic theology would help with this but one could hope that these kinds of references would be placed at the reader’s finger tips either in the context of each entry or as part of a concluding bibliography.
The material included is well chosen and is a good jumping off point for the new believer or a adequate summary for the more mature church member. I give the book 4-½ -stars.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
Though presented in the order one would find them in a systematic theology, this is not a theology book. It might better be termed a laymen’s dictionary or devotional. Each entry occupies one or two pages and divided into five parts:
* A brief, “In Ten Words or Less”, definition of the term.
* This brief definition is fleshed out with a longer layman’s description which incorporates scripture and the author’s personal insigh
* This is followed by two or three key scripture which further help the reader understand the key concept
* Each entry includes a quote from a pastor, theologian, or author.
* The entry ends with an inspirational or devotional thought based on the current word.
One could only hope that the author might have included a “To Learn More” entry for each concept studied which would allow the reader to dig a bit deeper than the relatively light devotional highlights included in the book. A good systematic theology would help with this but one could hope that these kinds of references would be placed at the reader’s finger tips either in the context of each entry or as part of a concluding bibliography.
The material included is well chosen and is a good jumping off point for the new believer or a adequate summary for the more mature church member. I give the book 4-½ -stars.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
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