Overview
God doesn’t call every Christian to go off to seminary, but there are certain matters of doctrine—that is, the church’s teaching—that every Christian simply must know. Theology is important because what we believe affects how we live. If you’re a relatively new believer in Jesus, or if you’re a more mature Christian looking for a quick brush-up on basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you.
This readable guide to 20 basic Christian beliefs is a condensation of Wayne Grudem’s award-winning book on systematic theology, prized by pastors and teachers everywhere. He and his son, Elliot, have boiled down the essentials of Christian theology for the average layperson and made them both clear and applicable to life. You will learn about the Bible, the characteristics of God, what it means that we are created in the image of God, what God has done for us in Christ, the purpose of the church, and much more. Each chapter includes questions for personal review or group discussion.
Scripture references are linked directly to Greek and Hebrew texts, along with the English Bible translations of your choice. For any word in any language, you can double-click on that word and your digital library will automatically search your lexicons for a match. That gives you unprecedented access to linguistic data, along with all the tools you need for exegesis and interpretation.
Key Features
- 20 basic Christian beliefs
- Preface by the authors
- Questions for personal review or group discussion
Praise for the Print Edition
These truly are twenty basic beliefs that every Christian should know. Wayne Grudem is a master teacher with the ability to explain profound truths in simple language. He is a man of deep conviction and theological passion—and those who read this book will be both educated and encouraged in the faith.
—R. Albert Mohler Jr., president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
. . . this summary will certainly help beginners with Christ to get the hang of their faith.
—J. I. Packer, executive editor, Regent College
As Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology contracts into a compact book, I do not lose my enthusiasm for the truth he loves and the clarity of his words.
—John Piper, author and theologian, Bethlehem Baptist Church
Product Details
- Title: Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know
- Authors: Wayne Grudem and Elliot Grudem
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Publication Date: 2005
- Pages: 160
About the Authors
Wayne Grudem is a research professor of theology and Biblical studies at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds degrees from Harvard (AB), Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, DD), and Cambridge (PhD). He is the author of more than a dozen books including the bestselling Systematic Theology.
Elliot Grudem is the senior minister at Christ the King Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Raleigh, North Carolina.