Know What You Believe: A Practical Discussion of the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith [Paperback]

Paul E. Little (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 22, 1987

Know What You Believe clearly explains what the Bible teaches about: God, Jesus Christ, Christ's Death and Resurrection, Man and Sin, The Holy Spirit, The Church, God's Word, Angels, Satan, Demons, Salvation, and Coming Events.

Editorial Reviews

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"This updated classic stands ready to serve a whole new generation. Read it and let Paul help you understand the timeless biblical truths that will prevent you from being 'blown here and there by every wind of teaching.' " (Mark Mittelberg, executive vice president, Willow Creek Association )

"There are just a few timeless treasures in Christian literature. Know What You Believe is one of them. I am confident that the expanded and updated version of this book will be as important to this generation as it was in the days when I was a student." (Joseph Stowell, former president, Moody Bible Institute )

"I have deeply admired [Paul Little] as a man of God with extraordinary insights into the work of God and boundless enthusiasm for communicating the Word of God." (Billy Graham ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Paul E. Little served on the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 25 years. His best-selling books have become classics among apologetic works, and are helping millions of Christians articulate their faith, he was serving as associate professor of evangelism at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School when he died in a car accident in 1975.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 139 pages
• Publisher: Victor Books; Revised edition (June 22, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896930459
• ISBN-13: 978-0896930452
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,037,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul E. Little and his wife, Marie, worked for twenty-five years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Until his death in 1975, Little was also associate professor of evangelism at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He was the author of several books and articles, including Know Why You Believe.

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic "Portable Primer" on Christian Beliefs, June 13, 2004

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Edmund Lau Kok Ming (Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Know What You Believe: A Practical Discussion of the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith (Paperback)

I first encountered Paul Little's "Know What You Believe" and "Know Why You Believe" about 12-13 years ago. Over the years, I have read many tomes of systematic theology, dogmatics, etc. In fact, I'd thought that I long "out-grew" these "Beginner" books on the Christian faith. Then my wife bought a new edition that contains both books and I read them through again over the weekend. I was pleasantly surprised by the masterful simplicity in Little's presentation of the core truths of Christianity in such a clear, intelligent manner; yet without trivialising the whole thing with needlessly casual anecdotes or the feeling like he's "talking down to you". As a young Christian, I got the feeling that these books were simple apologetics that one used for evangelism and discipleship. On rereading them this round, I found them to be very scholarly works but presented in a very readable format (and believe me, that's quite a feat!). For me on a personal level, it's a return to the basics, the core truths - the vital stuff that makes Christianity so amazing and meaningful in the first place.

These two books are modern Christian classics and should be on every Christian's bookshelf. Buy a dozen today and start rereading them and giving them out.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Firm Foundation, May 13, 2001

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Dan Cole - See all my reviews

This review is from: Know What You Believe: A Practical Discussion of the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith (Paperback)

If you are just beginning as a Christian, this book will help you to get a firm foundation for your faith. It helps you with your Biblical study of your new life. If you are a more mature Christian, this book helps you keep the simplicity of the Christian faith in mind. When you speak with people about our Lord, have this book readily available. It will not do the speaking for you, but will help you to express what the Bible says if you happen to need some help. And I have needed this type of help from time to time. If you are wanting to know what Christianity is about and don't want to go through the Bible yet or talk with a Christian, this book will help you to see what it is that we believe.

I had a hard time putting this book down. I keep saying that I would put it down after I finish "just this one part". It helped me to get back to the basics of my belief. I was able to read the Bible with fresh eyes again. A wonderful book to read and great resource to have. I expect that I will need to buy several copies between giving them out and wearing mine out.

I would recommend this book to anyone.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best book on the basic beliefs of Christianity, July 21, 1998

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jimbo (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Know What You Believe: A Practical Discussion of the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith (Paperback)

Paul Little does an excellent job explaining the basic beliefs of Christianity. He focuses on telling what the Bible says, not what other people say. This is the perfect book for new believers, but it is also excellent at reaffirming the beliefs of more mature Christians.