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Being Christian: Exploring Where You, God, and Life Connect (Life Transitions)

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As a relatively new Christian (just shy of 2 years), I found this book to be well worth the purchase price. The two editorial reviews offered by Amazon are entirely accurate in their praises for the book. It's really well-written and the content flows extremely well, despite being in a question-and-answer format. That surprised me -- how well the authors were able to succinctly answer a wide variety of questions so seamlessly. The tone is reverent but not heavy, and even quite playful at times (which shouldn't be surprising if you are at all familiar with John Shore's writing style). The answers are straighforward, thorough and clear, and yes, they really do address just about everything you'd think to ask. Appropriate Bible references are given for nearly every answer. In the month I've owned the book I have both read it end-to-end and returned to it for random answers. The sections outlining the basics on choosing a Bible translation and a church are outstanding treatments of two very important topics. Overall, this book is practical, relevant, informative and entertaining. I'm donating a copy to my church's library, and there are a few folks on my Christmas list who I think would enjoy it as well.

Just finished this one and will buy it for and recommend it to many. They do a great job and make you smile while educating you. I've been a Christian for many years and gleaned much from this book. Don't miss it!

I didn't agree with everything in the book, but this is a good resource to have in your library.

For anyone with questions about what Christianity really is about this book gives consice answers to those most asked. An excellent resource for evangelists and laymen alike.

Questions, Questions, Questions! All Christians have them and this book answers most of them. Whether you are a new Christian or a seasoned Bible believer you will find the answers you are looking for. The authors have divided this book into two sections. The first section answers questions about your personal relationship with God and others. The second half talks about the Bible and the Church.

There are fifty-one questions in the first section. What is prayer and how do I pray are two of these questions. The authors describe prayer as a deliberate turn of your mind towards the Lord.

They also explain that you pray by approaching God with a sincere and heartfelt faith.
There are forty-three questions in the second section. What is a parable and what is baptism are two of these questions. An earthly story with a heavenly meaning is the definition to a parable. Baptism is described as an outward expression of the inward change of becoming a believer.

Each question in this book is followed with an easy to understand explanation. The authors use Biblical references throughout and thoughtful stories to help you understand the more complicated questions. This book can be a great help when witnessing and should be on every Christian's bookshelf.

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I thought this was one of the best Christain books written. There was no fluff and answered many of my questions. A great book to all believers new and old.