Core Christianity: What Is Christianity All About? [Paperback]

Elmer Towns (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2007

There are a growing number of people who have mistaken ideas about Christianity. Why? Because the media’s politically correct agenda has redefined historical religious terms. Meanwhile, liberal Christianity denies the supernatural and explains away anything miraculous. Dr. Towns attempts to answer these problems. He takes the Bible at face value and explains Christianity’s basic concepts beginning with the premise that Christianity is a Person—Jesus Christ. Then chapter-by-chapter, he builds a coherent and consistent case so the reader will correctly understand what Christianity is all about.

• The book gives a rational overview of Christianity so the modern mind will interact with God’s claim upon its life.
• The book gives a comprehensive coverage of Christianity so the reader will intelligently understand what Christians believe and how they should live.

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About the Author

Elmer Towns is the dean of Liberty University’s School of Religion, where he co-founded the school with Jerry Falwell in 1971. He holds an M.A. from Southern Methodist University and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and for over thirty years he has been teaching the Bible and holding lectures at more than 50 colleges and seminaries in the United States and overseas. He is the honorary recipient of the gold-medallion author’s award; his best selling books include Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough, My Father’s Names, The Son, and The Gospel of John: Believe and Live (AMG).

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: AMG Publishers (July 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899571093
• ISBN-13: 978-0899571096
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid, highly accessible guide to fundamentalist evangelical Christian belief, as penned by a true believer., July 8, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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Written by Elmer Towns, who co-founded Liberty University with Jerry Falwell, Core Christianity: What is Christianity All About? rejects the postmodern way of thinking that eschews the miraculous and the supernatural aspects of Christian faith. Core Christianity accepts the Bible at face value, beginning with the central tenet that Christianity is central to the person of Jesus Christ. Chapters unambiguously stress that Christianity is an exclusive salvation, a disciplined lifestyle, a movement that transforms culture, a global directive to follow God's plan to evangelize the world, and the ultimate hope. "It is impossible to convince the mind through reason alone that the Bible is God's book. Salvation involves all aspects of a person's personality. You must know (with your mind) the facts of your lost condition and that Jesus died for you. Second, you must feel (with your emotions) sorrow for sinning against God, as well as love for Him because of what Christ has done for you. Third, you must choose (with your will) to put your trust in Christ to save you from sin." A solid, highly accessible guide to fundamentalist evangelical Christian belief, as penned by a true believer.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for new Christians, September 7, 2009

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This review is from: Core Christianity: What Is Christianity All About? (Paperback)

This is an very good book, especially for new Christians who want to know the basics of Christianity. There was some information in this book that even some mature Christians probably don't know.

5.0 out of 5 stars Liberty Student, December 8, 2011

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Angela Cassista (TN, USA) - See all my reviews

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I have a lot of trouble with reading, but this book was easy to read and understand. I'm kind of sad because it's done but I'm sure I'll read it again when I'm not in school!