What Christianity Is All About : How You Can Know and Enjoy God

by Scholes, Alan Kent

• ISBN13: 9781576831274
• ISBN10: 1576831272
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub

Summary

Doctrine sounds like a scary word and many of us shy away from books on theology. "What Christianity Is All About" is a usable, understandable book that describes useful doctrine for everyday believers. Written for readers of all levels, it offers clear teaching on how we can know and enjoy God. Ideal for new Christians, students, and average lay people, "What Christianity Is All About" will give you an introductory, yet thorough look at what it means to follow Christ.

Author Biography

Alan K. Scholes has been a staff member with Campus Crusade for Christ for over thirty years, and has spoken throughout the U.S. as well as in Russia, Europe, Africa, and Asia. The author of numerous articles and two books, he holds four graduate degrees including a master of divinity from International Seminary and a Ph.D. in theology and personality from Claremont School of Theology. He currently teaches theology for International Seminary in Southern California. Dr. Scholes lives with his wife, Jan, in Crestline, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 9
Our Approach: Convictions, Persuasions, and Opinions	p. 11
Our God: The One Who Exists	p. 29
Our God: Who He Is	p. 45
Revelation: God's Various Ways of Speaking	p. 61
The Bible: God's Special Way of Speaking	p. 69
Christ: The Man Who Is God	p. 83
Humanity: Good News and Bad News	p. 95
Salvation: God's Answer to Our Need	p. 107
The Holy Spirit: Our Indwelling Comforter	p. 121
Christian Growth: Our Walk of Faith	p. 129
The Invisible War: Our Supernatural Allies and Enemies	p. 143
The Church: Our New Family	p. 159
Last Things: When We See Him Face to Face	p. 173
Notes	p. 189
Index of Key Terms and Figures	p. 221
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