__"It's hard to imagine a better primer for Christian belief"__   
"It's hard to imagine a better primer for Christian belief than this one. Scripture, the Apostles' Creed, scientific discovery, life's puzzles, uncomfortable faith claims: Josh Strahan takes them all seriously in this wise and engaging book."  
--__Joel B. Green__, Fuller Theological Seminary  
  
"Relevant. Faithful. Informed. Conversation stirring. Too many books that introduce Christianity are tendentious or get lost in minutiae. While engaging Scripture, creed, and worldview challenges, Strahan compels the reader to attend to the questions that matter most."  
--__Matthew W. Bates__, author of Salvation by Allegiance Alone and Gospel Allegiance  
  
"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. He couples deep theological work with engaging writing to produce an accessible and important introductory text."  
--__Heather Gorman__, Johnson University  
  
"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. This book provides substantive and thoughtful engagement with the narrative of Scripture, the Apostles' Creed, and the immense difference it all makes."  
--__Lee C. Camp__, author of Scandalous Witness: A Little Political Manifesto for Christians; host of Tokens Show  
  
"Strahan provides a concise overview of the biblical story coupled with a brief introduction to the core Christian beliefs derived from the early creeds. 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. Students will appreciate that he writes clearly, concisely, and with great humility. I highly recommend this book."  
--__Rodney Ashlock__, Abilene Christian University  
  
"Strahan presents a case for why a Christian vision of the world remains compelling even in a cultural context filled with numerous other options. Whether you're a student, a member of the clergy, or a layperson interested in how to see the world Christianly, you are sure to find something life-giving in these pages. I highly recommend it."  
--__Kutter Callaway__, co-director of Reel Spirituality, Fuller Theological Seminary

__Joshua Strahan__ (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is associate professor of Bible at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he recently received an Outstanding Teacher of the Year award. He teaches courses in freshman Bible and New Testament and has a background in campus ministry.

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. 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. 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.

This accessible and engaging book helps readers understand the essentials of the Christian faith and the impact they have on life, worldview, and witness.

__Contents__ Introduction: Why Worldview Matters __Part 1: The Plotline of Scripture__ 1. The Old Testament  
2. The Life of Jesus  
3. The New Testament Church  
__Part 2: The Apostles' Creed__ 4. God the Father  
5. Jesus Christ  
6. The Holy Spirit and the Church  
__Part 3: A Christian Point of View__ 7. The Distinctiveness of the Christian Faith  
8. Christianity and Life's Big Questions  
9. Challenges to the Christian System  
10. Not Blind Faith  
Appendix A: More about Paul's Theology  
Appendix B: Hell  
Indexes

Strahan, Joshua

iCover

iiHalf Title Page

iiiTitle Page

ivCopyright Page

vDedication

viiContents

ixAbbreviations

1Introduction

13Part 1: The Plotline of Scripture

151 The Old Testament

312 The Life of Jesus

453 The New Testament Church

69Part 2: The Apostles’ Creed

714 God the Father

835 Jesus Christ

996 The Holy Spirit and the Church

111Part 3: A Christian Point of View

1137 The Distinctiveness of the Christian Faith

1338 Christianity and Life's Big Questions

1559 Challenges to the Christian System

17310 Not Blind Faith

189Appendix A  More about Paul’s Theology

201Appendix B  Hell

205Notes

221Scripture Index

223Subject Index

230Back Cover

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This engaging and accessible book by Joshua Strahan covers questions about purpose, worth, ethics, personhood, and more

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