The God Who Is There, The: Finding Your Place in God's Story

It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don't know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God's story of redemption. In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small groups through the big story of Scripture. He helps readers to know what they believe and why they believe it. The companion leader's guide helps evangelistic study groups, small groups, and Sunday school classes make the best use of this book in group settings. It can no longer be assumed that most people--or even most Christians--have a basic understanding of the Bible. Many don't know the difference between the Old and New Testament, and even the more well-known biblical figures are often misunderstood. It is getting harder to talk about Jesus accurately and compellingly because listeners have no proper context with which to understand God's story of redemption.

In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small groups through the big story of Scripture. He helps readers to know what they believe and why they believe it. The companion leader's guide helps evangelistic study groups, small groups, and Sunday school classes make the best use of this book in group settings. Eminent evangelical theologian provides a basic introduction to the faith that traces the story of redemption through the Bible.;COVER PAGE; TITLE PAGE; COPYRIGHT PAGE; DEDICATION; CONTENTS; PREFACE; 1. THE GOD WHO MADE EVERYTHING; 2. THE GOD WHO DOES NOT WIPE OUT REBELS; 3. THE GOD WHO WRITES HIS OWN AGREEMENTS; 4. THE GOD WHO LEGISLATES; 5. THE GOD WHO REIGNS; 6. THE GOD WHO IS UNFATHOMABLY WISE; 7. THE GOD WHO BECOMES A HUMAN BEING; 8. THE GOD WHO GRANTS NEW BIRTH; 9. THE GOD WHO LOVES; 10. THE GOD WHO DIES -- AND LIVES AGAIN; 11. THE GOD WHO DECLARES THE GUILTY JUST; 12. THE GOD WHO GATHERS AND TRANSFORMS HIS PEOPLE; 13. THE GOD WHO IS VERY ANGRY; 14. THE GOD WHO TRIUMPHS; NOTES. Do you really know what the Bible is about? Most people -- even most Christians -- do not have a basic working knowledge of the Bible. How can we understand the story of God -- and our part in it -- when we're not familiar with it? In this basic introduction to faith, D. A. Carson takes you through the big story of Scripture to help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Make sure to get the companion leader's guide to help evangelistic study groups, small groups, and Sunday school classes make the best use of this book in group settings. - Publisher. In this basic introduction to faith, D.A. Carson takes seekers, new Christians, and small groups through the big story of Scripture. He helps readers to know what they believe and why they believe it. --from publisher description Eminent evangelical theologian provides a basic introduction to the faith that traces the story of redemption through the Bible. Evangelism,REL030000,REL067030