Faith overview in a nutshell
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Every Christian and church needs a straightforward explanation of the essence of the Christian Faith. Breen provides that through an overview of Scripture which reveals an interwoven cord with its two strands, covenant and kingdom. This book is an easy read yet it deserves close consideration as foundational teaching that will serve readers throughout their journey in the Faith.
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A good overview for anyone wanting a basic understanding of the present condition of the world around us and what we as Christians must understand, fight for in spirit world, and how to help others in distress. A few editing errors. Well worth the time to read for those wanting to reach the unsaved.
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Daniel Wolpe argues for the benefits of faith as well as provides a multitude of sources on the subject matter of faith.  You don't need to be a believe to enjoy reading this.
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Easy to read format... I wish it went into a little more detail, but a good start for answers.
Bought this as a way to educate myself more on objections I hear from others. My faith is secure, but sometimes have trouble defending the faith.
As always shipping is excellent.
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What Does God Really Promise? is similar to another title Ive recently read by Ms. Larsen, but this one covers 101 questions regarding the promises of God. This hardback book is beautifully illustrated with cheery colors and drawings. It provides a high level overview of questions that a new believer or skeptic might have regarding Gods promises, the church, and the future. It is also written to generalize many different denominations of the Christian faith instead of just one. So, you might often see a range of answers in this book based upon those varying beliefs.

Each question is supported by a Bible verse (usually NLT, but can be easily cross-referenced to another version). It is written in a manner that is easy to read and generally avoids the use of complicated theological terms. The sewn-in bookmark also lends itself to reading on the go. Overall, this is a good overview book for new believers.

I received this book for free from Tyndale Publishers in exchange for an honest review. I was not obligated to write a positive review.
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Highly recommended for anyone interested in the Catholic faith, learning about the Catholic faith, or a person wanting to better understanding of Catholicism. It is well written and covers most topics that are asked of Catholics to defend on their faith. I love the references it lists and even has excerpts that one can read. It gives a great starting point for diving deep into some of the questions in the book.
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This book is very straightforward and takes a hands on approach to understanding the parts of each religion that the practitioner would find meaningful in daily life.  It provides a uniquely Christian approach focusing on the similarities and being very open about differences, both pointing them out and honoring them.

This book is a helpful basis for exploring faiths which you may know very little about.  This is an academic and intellectual book.
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The book offers an overall description of the world's faiths and is helpful in understanding why they have evolved and the impact these religions have had on the society in which the exist.  it is helpful to understand other religious faiths when in the situation of ministering to people who are hospitalized or in crisis.  It helps to understand others and to build respect for them.  It does not mean that one has to change their own faith base but to respect others for their beliefs.
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I recommend this book to all bible lovers who want a quick overview. it is written in a witty style guaranteed to attract and maintain interest as you run the various books. It is conveniently compact so that you can read through and see the linkages between books in one go. A wonderful introduction of the Bible to new Christians!!
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Pastor William Land has developed a book that is written in plain language tackling one of the toughest theological concepts in the history of the Church: the Trinity. This is an accessible book that leads readers through a paragraph by paragraph breakdown of the Athanasian Creed. In looking at each paragraph carefully, he then connects key thoughts to pertinent Scripture references, allowing the reader to learn solid theology while tying it to the reading of Scripture.

This is a very accessible walk through one of the key creeds of the Church, grounding us in Scripture and key theology. It's meant for every believer to understand and then build on.
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"Know the Creeds and Councils" is a summary of the historical discussions around what Christians believe. This wonderful, short book very effectively communicates the information. A layman--even a teenager--can understand the issues being discussed and why they were and are important. The author did an excellent job at defining (and continuing to define) theological words and explaining complex theological issues in an understandable way. I think this would be a great study for high school- or college-age church groups.

The author moved through history, from the first known creed ("I believe...") to recent meetings that issued statements of belief. He doesn't cover every council, but he picked important ones that give an idea of the discussions going on at the time and how they were resolved. He explained the main issues being discussed, why it was an issue, what statements of belief came from the meeting, and why it's relevant to us today. He also included some discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

I'd recommend this resource to those interested in knowing more about the history behind certain doctrinal statements, especially those people intimidated by "theology" or "doctrine" books. (Note: This book doesn't cover the Scriptural basis for the various beliefs, which probably should be studied first so you know why you believe what you believe.)

I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through BookLook.
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This is the perfect resource for a new believer. Just the right depth on each topic to emphasize its importance. I highly recommend this small book to anyone new in the faith.
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I was recently given the opportunity to review Garry Morgan's Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day.  In today's time, I feel that it is necessary to know about the other prevalent religions of the world, not just Christianity.  But, with that said, how much do I really know about Hinduism, Judaism, Mormonism, or even the popular (but lesser known) religions?  If I am honest, I'd have to say I know very little.

Morgan's book, written from a Christian perspective, gives great overviews of over 20 different religions, and how they are different from Christianity.  For me, this is a great reminder that it is good to be familiar with these other religions that are now so easily found near our everyday lives in America...but even moreso, to be even more concrete about my own beliefs as compared to other religions.  This book is not an extensive study on each religion, but a great overview of many religions from a Christian perspective.  Very easy to read and understand with a little time each day.  I would recommend this book to anyone.

 Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishing as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements.
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This book is a very quick read; short and concise.  The writing is clear and I think the author accomplished his purpose in creating an accessible summary of the problems of belief in god.  Given it can now be had at a bargain price it is worth buying and from whatever source it is surely worth the short read.
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I really like this book - it gives a great overview of various religions, without too much detail.  Other than my own religion, I really only know the names of certain religious celebrations for other faiths - it did a great job providing a short history and explanation of some of the major celebrations in each faith. It also has great pictures!
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Joshua Jost has written a clear and concise overview of the Bible, from the Creation through the death and resurrection of Jesus.  He begins each chapter with a short drama featuring the person from the Bible he is featuring in that section and then goes on to explain the important events that occurred at that time.  Since this is a short book, he mentions the most significant occurrences such as the Creation, the Garden of Eden, the important prophets, the Babylonian captivity, and the life of Jesus.  He gives a clear picture of the many facets of God's love, including both His grace and His judgment.  This book could serve as a clear picture of the Gospel for an unbeliever, a source of information for new believers, and an inspiring review of God's relationship with his people for the more mature Christian.
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I have recommend use of the God's Library to a number of groups looking for Bible Study and great dialogue around Scripture. We  also recommend it to those newly received into the Church as adults. Groups and individuals can both benefit from this straight-forward, informative, faith-filled guide. It's a great gift and resource for those looking to grow deeper in faith who have not yet discovered the beauty of Scripture. It's especially helpful to those looking to become more adept at navigating through and praying with Scripture.

Kate DeVries, Young Adult Ministry Office, Archdiocese of Chicago