Can we all agree on some things about Jesus, regardless of our belief--or unbelief? Perhaps surprisingly, there is a lot upon which all scholars can agree. When surveying historical scholarship, there are certain truths about Jesus that Christians, agnostics, and skeptics must affirm. In The Bedrock of Christianity, Justin Bass shows how--regardless of one's feelings about Christianity--there lies a bedrock of truths about Jesus's life and ministry that are held by virtually all scholars of religion. Through an examination of each of these key facts, readers will encounter the unalterable truths upon which everyone can agree. Useful for both Christians and non-Christians alike, this study demonstrates what we can really know about the historical truth of Jesus' death and resurrection.

"The Book of Exodus may be the most consequential story ever told. But its spectacular moments of heaven-sent plagues and parting seas overshadow its true significance, says Jan Assmann, a leading historian of ancient religion. The story of Moses guiding the enslaved children of Israel out of captivity to become God's chosen people is the foundation of an entirely new idea of religion, one that lives on today in many of the world's faiths. The Invention of Religion sheds new light on ancient scriptures to show how Exodus has shaped fundamental understandings of monotheistic practice and belief." --

The Doctine of Belief proposes a practical definition of believing in God. A.C. Winter describes what God expects from us to fulfill this mandate for salvation. He also explains how believing in God is the key to sanctification and experiencing an abundant life. • Get answers to questions such as: • What is the definition of faith? • How are faith and believing related? • What happens to someone who refuses to believe in the Lord? • How is the belief of demons different than ours? The author also explores how even good events can drive us away from God if they result in us focusing more on ourselves. He considers the best way for us to respond to good fortune as well as setbacks, so we don’t miss out on the lessons God wants us to learn or the blessings God wants us to have. Believing is the key to receiving the faith that helps us understand the righteousness of God. It’s also the key to applying God’s righteousness to our lives, which is sanctification, and to gaining the fullness of Christ, which is the abundant life. So, what does it mean to believe? Steeped with wisdom from the Bible, you’ll treasure this proposal to the church that reveals how to practice believing in God.