What Every Christian Ought to Know: Essential Truths for Growing Your Faith [Hardcover]

Adrian Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2005

Just as plants need certain essentials to grow—light, water, and fertile soil—so do new Christians—babes in the faith. Without these essentials—the basic truths of the faith—they will never establish strong roots or bear fruit. Adrian Rogers has written a book designed to give new believers the nurture and care their faith needs to blossom and grow. What Every Christian Ought to Know seeks to give intellectual truth, and also to provide the “spiritual nutrients” required to produce mature faith.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Evangelicals frequently grouse over slight doctrinal differences, often falling upon their denominational loyalty without knowing why they cling so to their Christian tenets. Retired pastor and radio minister Rogers (The Wonder of It All and Unveiling the End Times in Our Time) offers a nonpartisan yet biblically sound remedy for both new and seasoned Christians in this beautifully simple primer on essential truths. Rogers expounds upon such potentially divisive topics as eternal security, believers' baptism and how to discover one's spiritual gifts or be filled with the Spirit. One of his deftest explanations is his take on six myths about discovering God's will. Rogers cites the "map myth," where God lays out a detailed road map; the "misery myth," which equates serving God with catastrophe; the "missionary myth," where God only calls a certain class of people to serve; the "miracle myth," where God speaks literally and dramatically; the "missed-it myth," whereby one's mistakes equal a failed life; and the "mystery myth," where God keeps his will a secret from Christians. Rogers's sincere voice is often punctuated with subtle comic jabs at his fellow believers' ill-shaped methodology, enhancing this message of tender admonishment, which is sure to rouse evangelicals to put more effort into understanding Christian doctrine. (June)
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About the Author

Adrian Rogers (1931-2005) was one of America’s most respected Bible teachers, communicating to millions through his Love Worth Finding radio and television ministry that continues today. He was also senior pastor of the 27,000-member Bellevue Baptist Church near Memphis, Tennessee, and a popular author whose books include Unveiling the End Times in Our Time and The Incredible Power of Kingdom Authority.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805426922
• ISBN-13: 978-0805426922
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The late Adrian Rogers was the pastor of the 27,000-member Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis. He served three times as President of the Southern Baptist Convention and wrote many books. He also reached many people through his television and radio ministry, "Love Worth Finding."

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book worth reading!, July 11, 2006

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R. Brunner "-servant in transition" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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Saw this book on the shelf at a local bookstore after Dr. Rodgers had passed from this physical life to the next. Realized it was a book written after he retired shortly before he died of colon cancer and was curious what nuggets of wisdom he would share. Started reading it about 3 weeks ago on the outbound leg of a business trip, GOD had plans to put it in someone else's hand, so I have now purchased it twice, and worth every penny.

This book, although not too deep theologically, touches on some very tough questions which young and mature Christians alike struggle with. Dr. Rogers explains them in ways that anyone can understand and backs them up with both experiential and biblical evidence. He starts by building an essential foundation for belief in the bible based on historical, biblical and scientific sources and then shares 11 other essentials that all Christians need to know to mature and grow.

If you are exploring Christianity, this book is for you!
If you are not sure of your salvation, this book is for you!
If you are sure of your salvation and want to nurture and grow your faith, this book is for you!
If you are a mature Christian looking for a solid book to pass on or recommend to those that you are mentoring, this book is for you!

Dr. Rodgers Ministry was and is titled " A Love Worth Finding", well this book is a book worth reading. I will be purchasing many other copies.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My wife bought it...and I love it!, June 23, 2005

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Medford Foskey "Cosmo" (USA) - See all my reviews
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I am a pastor, and sometimes I start getting into the really deep theological parts of the Bible, and my wife reels me back in. This book is an example of that. Pastor Rogers takes deep theological positions such as assurance and eternal security and really helps the reader understand his position. You may not agree with all he has to say, but his way of simplifying God's Word for new believers is powerful. I plan to purchase this book as a gift for some of my friends in the church who are new in their Christian walk.
I am glad my wife bought the book...and she wishes I would give it back!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Christian Basics, March 25, 2006

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Adrian Rogers does a great job in covering the basics of the Christian faith. His illustrations and subtitles make remembering the basics easier. He really knows how to put the cookies on the lower shelf so baby Christians can help themselves. I recommend this book to those who are just been born into the family of God and to those who, like myself, find it necessary and refreshing to review the basics all over again.