Thoughtfully written and drawing on decades of pastoral experience, Seven Things Every Believer Needs to Know is an essential resource for developing mature Christian spirituality. The Great Commission given by Christ entails the making of disciples through the ministry of teaching. Within the contents of this book are transformative lessons and practical principles that are essential for living the life of faith. Each chapter provides the tenets of support that are fundamental in forming a balanced Christian lifestyle. Too often, believers become disillusioned with God and lose faith when their prayers are seemingly unanswered. There are innumerable misconceptions and incomplete theologies associated with subjects regarding suffering, hardship, and pain. Questions like, "Where is God when I am hurting? Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?" are properly addressed in this guidebook. Throughout each page, Dr. Harvey seeks to gently merge theoretical expectations to pragmatic reality at every stage in Christian development. He conveys instructional strategies and biblical information on a range of topics such as stressors and pressure, waiting on the Lord, and force ripening. Nourished by the Holy Spirit and guided with traditional orthodoxy, the pedagogy of this manuscript is suitable for both individual and collective use. It offers a creative framework for small group settings, discipleship-formation classes, and church Bible studies, respectively. Using sound Christian concepts as the methodology, this resource offers a wide array of comprehensive and ecumenical insights for systematic growth. It serves to foster a spiritual synthesis between the classic components of faith, understanding, and knowledge. Seven Things Every Believer Needs to Know is an appealing compilation that provides the reader heartfelt advice, wholesome encouragement with spiritual direction.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Bible is the world's best-selling and most widely distributed book. And it is also the world's most widely translated book, having been as of October 2019, translated into 698 languages. I suppose that most American households own at least one Bible, some perhaps multiple copies. But Sadly, the Bible remains a locked-away mystery to many in the world today, even among Christians. Just because in is the best-selling book in the world does not mean that it is the best read. For many the Bible sits on a shelf or on a table unread and unopened. It's message of salvation and God's promises remains locked away. "Seven Things Every Christian Needs to Know About the Bible" unlocks the Bible, wipes the dust away and opens the way to a greater knowledge and a better understanding of God's Word. For instance, . . .-Learn how we got the Bible in the first place-Discover how the Bible was written-Find out who wrote the Bible-Answer the question as to the trustworthiness of the Bible-can it be trusted?-Determine if it is truly the Word of God-Uncover the main message of the BibleThese and many other Bible facts will be discovered as you read "Seven Things Every Christian needs to Know about the Bible." But perhaps the most rewarding result of having read this book is to come to the realization that indeed the Bible truly is the Living and Active Word of God.

Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book: how the Bible was put together; what "inspiration" means; how the Bible is true; why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible. Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

Several years ago Pastor Ray Pritchard set out on a journey. The destination of his journey was to discover the basic laws of the Christian’s life. Not surprisingly, his journey began and ended in the same place—God. Romans 11:36 poetically proclaims "for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things." All spirituality flows from a correct perspective of God, and all heresy begins with a misunderstanding of God. From this beginning, Pastor Ray compiled the Seven Laws of the Spiritual Life. These laws are the basic truths that every believer needs to know in order to have a healthy relationship with God.

SEVEN REALLY BIG THINGS THAT WILL MAKE YOU ASTOUNDING!! So, we should leave the basic things we learned about Christ and go on to more mature things. We should not lay again the foundation of turning away from depending on dead human efforts, of believing in God, teaching about immersions, putting hands on people, rising from death, and eternal judgment (Hebrews 6:1-2 PEB). Seven Big Things That Make Life Work focuses on the basic foundational truths of the Christian life in an exciting new way biblical without being religious and scholarly without being dry. Pastor and author Phil Pringle combines a scholarly, biblical approach with a thoroughly Spirit-filled theology. Each principle presented provides insights for developing and maintaining a strong foundation in Christ. At a time when so many leaders in both society and the Church have been exposed by scandal and corruption, both new believers and long-term believers will benefit from examining the real things that make life work successfully. The seven things that will change your life for the better: * Repentance * Faith Toward God * Baptisms * Spiritual Gifts * Laying on of Hands * Resurrection of the Dead * Eternal Judgment The truths revealed make Seven Big Things That Make Life Work a valuable resource for new believers, Sunday school teachers, discipleship and mentoring programs, and Bible study groups.

Have you ever wondered if there is more to life than what you are living? Has the daily routine of life brought you to a place of displeasure and discouragement? Moreover, do the cares of life and their responsibilities overwhelm you and deter you from reaching your greatest potential? It is for these questions and more that this book, The Seven Fs to a Fruitful Life was written, being inspired by God. The Seven Fs to a Fruitful Life is an insightful work describing how to live life most effectively as God has intended. The seven Fs include our faith, our family, our friends, our finances, our fitness, our focus, and our future. The author, Roslynn Bryant, details how to maximize your potential in these seven key areas often giving Scriptural insight, words of wisdom, and practical advice. This book is reader-friendly, real-life related, and gives counsel that can be readily applied to your life. This work has the potential to empower you to be productive and successful in your personal attainments. Also, you will be given key principles to enjoying satisfying relationships with others. You will truly be able to experience the abundant or fruitful life that the Lord Jesus has made possible.