Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know

By David C. Ipsen

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 livesThe characteristics of GodThe importance of prayerAngels and the reality of spiritual warfareWhat it means that we are created in the image of GodWhat God has done for us in ChristThe purpose of the churchWhat will happen when Christ returnsThe biblical understanding of heavenAnd much moreChristian Beliefs is the ideal book for every Christian who wants a solid foundation for understanding the most basic and essential teachings of the Bible. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310255996
• ISBN13: 9780310255994
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.4" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

My opinion

This book is very imformative. A great reference for beginners and graduates of the church.

Great book for teens who are serious about God

Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know This is a systematic theology for middle school students who are serious about God, or high school students, or college students who are not ready to tackle his larger work Systematic Theology. A great book for youth ministers to teach through or use in small groups. His Systematic Theology is much more thorough and I recommend it instead of Christian Beliefs, if...

Excellent overview

Grudem's book is an excellent overview of the basics of Chistian beliefs from a Reformed point of view. The chapters are between 3-5 pages, just long enough for a new Christian to read and digest the material without getting bogged down in a lot of detailed discussion. That is not to say that this book is light on doctrine or details. All of the fundamentals are there. While it is written from a Reformed point of view,...

Excellent book for the laymen

I love this book because the way Mr. Grudem speaks is like having a chat with a friend not talking to a intellectual. The issues he covers are clearly presented in ways that make it easy to follow. The systematic approach is clear and concise. Another thing I like is I can go back and grab a chapter for review and not have to worry about having read the other chapters. One final thought is that I appreciate how both sides...

Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know

I have read Grudem's Systematic Theology and Bible Doctrine. Christian Beliefs provides a wonderful introduction and practical guide concerning the primary doctrines of the Bible. It is written in such a way that even the young reader can understand. I have found Wayne Grudem to be clear and precise.