Too many books that introduce Christianity are tendentious or get lost in minutiae. Rodney Ashlock, chair of the department of Bible, missions, and ministry, Abilene Christian University Students will appreciate that he writes clearly, concisely, and with great humility. Having established a narrative, he then addresses many of the questions college students have concerning the Bible and the God Christians confess to believe in. In The Basics of Christian Belief, Josh Strahan addresses this situation by providing a concise overview of the biblical story coupled with a brief introduction to the core Christian beliefs derived from the early creeds. "Many of us who teach introductory religious courses have long sensed that a growing number of students do not know much about the Bible, and many more question its relevance or validity for life in our world today. Camp, author of Scandalous Witness: A Little Political Manifesto for Christians host of Tokens Show This book provides substantive and thoughtful engagement with the narrative of Scripture, the Apostles' Creed, and the immense difference it all makes." "Joshua Strahan is a great teacher, and The Basics of Christian Belief gives us an excellent and useful depiction of how a great teacher does his craft. Heather Gorman, professor of New Testament, Johnson University He couples deep theological work with engaging writing to produce an accessible and important introductory text." "In a single volume, Strahan provides a concise introduction to the overarching narrative of the Christian Scriptures, to the key tenets of Christian theology, and to the important questions that stem from a distinctive Christian worldview. Green, professor of New Testament interpretation, Fuller Theological Seminary Scripture, the Apostles' Creed, scientific discovery, life's puzzles, uncomfortable faith claims: Josh Strahan takes them all seriously in this wise and engaging book." "It's hard to imagine a better primer for Christian belief than this one. Not Blind Faith Appendix A: More about Paul's Theology Appendix B: Hell Indexes Endorsements The Distinctiveness of the Christian Faith 8.
The Holy Spirit and the Church Part 3: A Christian Point of View 7. The New Testament Church Part 2: The Apostles' Creed 4. Contents Introduction: Why Worldview Matters Part 1: The Plotline of Scripture 1. The author shows how the Christian metanarrative speaks to questions about purpose, worth, ethics, personhood, and more, and helps readers understand what it means to be a Christian in a post-Christian world. Written in an accessible and engaging voice for college-age readers, the book connects the biblical plotline, the Apostles' Creed, the comparative distinctiveness of Christianity, and life's big questions. This reader-friendly yet robust introduction to the Christian faith explores the essentials of Christianity and the impact they have on life, worldview, and witness.
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