The New Believer's Guide to the Christian Life: What Will Change, What Won't, and Why It Matters

by Alex Early

Publisher:

Bethany House

, 2016

Overview

What Life as a Christian Really Looks Like

New believers need to know what to expect. While many books cover the nuts and bolts of new faith--how to read the Bible, how to pray, how to find a church--in this book, Alex Early focuses on issues of the heart. What are Christians supposed to feel? What happens when they sin? What does God want from them? Designed to challenge and reassure, this book gives a realistic depiction of the Christian life, and includes such topics as how to rest in God’s love, what forgiveness looks like when you blow it, what it means to find your identity in Christ, and how to pray with honesty and transparency.

God isn’t surprised when we struggle, and although being in a relationship with God is amazing, he never promised that this life would be easy. He can handle “real” people, and he pours out his reckless love regardless of what we do or think on any given day. We all need to be reminded of this, but especially those new to the faith.

This book is ideal for new believers, but seasoned Christians should also have copies on hand to give away. Includes end-of-chapter questions and a “Christianese to English” glossary.

From the Back Cover

You’re a Christian. Now what?

As a new believer, you may have questions about what to expect. You wonder how to please God, or what will happen if you mess up. But being a Christian isn’t about what you do. It’s about who you are: a child of God. And God loves his children unconditionally. Through his overwhelming love, he changes us from the inside out.

In this book, Alex Early gives a realistic depiction of the Christian life. He reveals what it means to find your identity in Christ and how to pray with honesty and transparency. Discover the secrets to living as a child of your heavenly Father.

Includes end-of-chapter questions to reflect upon or discuss with others and a glossary of Christian terms.

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Product Details

• Title : The New Believer's Guide to the Christian Life: What Will Change, What Won't, and Why It Matters
• Author: Early, Alex
• Publisher: Bethany House
• Publication Date: 2016
• ISBN: 9781441230645

About Alex Early

Alex Early (MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, MA, London School of Theology) is a pastor who has planted a church in a bar, served as a theology professor, created the Acts 29 West Academy, and launched the Acts 29 podcast. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Intercultural Studies degree at Western Seminary, Alex lives with his wife and children in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at www.alxegesis.com.