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Core Christianity: What Is Christianity All About?

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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.

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.

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!

The book came on time and was in great condition. I don't know how you do it so well Amazon. Have only read 30 pages so far but excellent facts to this point. Thank You

Core Christianity is a basic introduction to Protestant Christianity. The author comes from a Southern Baptist background which excludes other denominations. Elmer Towns' interpretation of random Scriptures can be questionable. I wouldn't recommend this to a new Christian for fear that they might become confused by some of his misinterpretated comments of Scripture. Also, I couldn't really recommend this to an older Christian because it just goes over the fundamentals of the Southern Baptist doctrine, but with his own flare on certain Scriptures.