When you begin to follow Christ, is there more to being a Christian than forgiveness of sins? What’s next? What does it mean to be a part of God’s kingdom? Don Williams brings the kingdom of God into the here and now in this timely and exciting book of the essentials of the faith for new and maturing believers. Start Here welcomes readers into the Kingdom, and then takes them on an illuminating journey to explore the Kingdom, God’s purposes in it and our calling to be a part of it. As surrender becomes your lifestyle, you will discover that real worship lies at the heart of Kingdom living.
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You've already made the most important decision of your life: to accept Christ and begin a new walk of faith. But now you have questions. Is there more to being a Christian than forgiveness of sins? What does it mean to be a part of God's kingdom? And what do you do next?
Author Don Williams answers these questions and more in this dynamic book outlining the essentials of the Christian faith. Start Here takes you on an illuminating exploration of the Kingdom, God's purposes in it and the calling to be a part of it. As surrender becomes your lifestyle, you will discover that real worship lies at the heart of Kingdom living. Whether you are a new believer, or one interested in growing more mature in the faith, you'll find practical steps for furthering your spiritual journey here.
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DON WILLIAMS is a Vineyard pastor who was formerly a lecturer in religion at Claremont McKenna College in California and an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He has a B.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Columbia University and is the author of 12 Steps with Jesus.
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The new Mere Christianity,
This review is from: Start Here: Kingdom Essentials for Christians (Paperback)
The first phrase that came to mind when I sat down to review Don Williams' new book Start Here was: "It is the new Mere Christianity".
It may sound crazy, but that is what it is...Don Williams follows in the foot steps of CS Lewis in trying to put and describe the mysterious and wonderful event of being resurrected into a new life. The life of Christ. It all started when Rich Nathan, Columbus, Ohio Vineyard Church, asked Williams to write a book for new believers. Yet, it couldn't be just any book - it needed to bring to light the fullness of the Kingdom of God. In that vain, Williams wrote a book full of Kingdom language. For example, in the first chapter, "What's Happened to Me?", Don Williams explains that once a person has accepted Christ as their personal savior, they have now been "delivered from Satan's kingdom" and into "God's kingdom". It is an "exchange of sovereignties." We are no longer our own. We belong to Christ and He is our Ruler and King. As such, we must only do what He says. That is the foundation of Faith. From this foundation, Williams takes the reader on a journey from "Life in the Kingdom" to the "Call to Kingdom Ministry" onward to "The Road Marked `Suffering'" and "Kingdom Power", ending with the "Community of the King" and "You're in the Kingdom Now." Please note that while this book was written for those new in the Faith, it is also one that should be read by believers of all `ages'. For me personally, it called to remembrance the reason why I walk the path that I do: the grace of God and for the love of a King.
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Don Williams offers an excellent beginning point in many important areas for newer Christians. At the same time, even the "oldsters" can be refreshed with some of the author's insights, particularly with regard to the context of our lives--leaving one kingdom behind in full pursuit of one much better.
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Sometimes ... you just have to go back to the basics - this book helps. Something about us drives us to make the simple complex. It really help to have a book like this to get us back on track.
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You may have gone forward at a Billy Graham rally and accepted Christ. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kingdom through the gate, final exodus, plant churches, fallen creation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, John Wimber, New Testament, Old Testament, Early Church, Jesus Himself, Jesus Movement, Son of Man, John the Baptist, John Wesley, Los Angeles, Davidic Warrior-King, God Himself, God's Word, Lamb of God, San Diego, Triune God, Anaheim Vineyard, Day of Pentecost, King of the Jews, Lord's Supper, Promised Land, Roman Empire, Christ Jesus New!
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You may have gone forward at a Billy Graham rally and accepted Christ. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kingdom through the gate, final exodus, plant churches, fallen creation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, John Wimber, New Testament, Old Testament, Early Church, Jesus Himself, Jesus Movement, Son of Man, John the Baptist, John Wesley, Los Angeles, Davidic Warrior-King, God Himself, God's Word, Lamb of God, San Diego, Triune God, Anaheim Vineyard, Day of Pentecost, King of the Jews, Lord's Supper, Promised Land, Roman Empire, Christ Jesus New!
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- The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun by Brother Yun on page 164, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Kingdom Ministry by John Wimber on page 56, page 61, and Back Matter
- The New Testament by Frank Schaffer Publications in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Jesus and the Victory of God (Christian Origins and the Question of God, Volume 2) by N. T. Wright in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The New Testament by Liturgy Training Publications in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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