Know What You Believe (Paperback)

by Paul E. Little (Author), Marie Little (Author)
Key Phrases: Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, New Testament (more...)

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"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

"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

"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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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What does the Bible teach about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?
What do angels, Satan, and demons have to do with reality?
What place should the Bible or a church have in my life?

Perhaps you think you know what others are telling you to believe, but deep down inside you wonder, "What is really important to my own faith?" If so, you need to know...a Christian's faith must be grounded in truth!

"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

"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 M. Stowell, President, Moody Bible Institute

"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

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: David C. Cook; Revised edition (May 1, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781439647 ISBN-13: 978-0781439640 Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 7 ounces Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #31 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Theology > Catechisms

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Classic "Portable Primer" on Christian Beliefs, June 13, 2004 By  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. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Firm Foundation, May 13, 2001 By  Dan Cole (Tucson, Arizona USA) - 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. 12 of 12 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 By  James Fries ([e-mail]) (Blacksburg, VA USA) - 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.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A strong, simplistic basis In "Know What You Believe" Paul Little essentially goes back to basics. He builds a strong foundation for the Christian faith that is firmly rooted in the Bible and does not stray... Read more Published 4 months ago by Aj B 5.0 out of 5 stars Know what you believe The book is excellent. My problem was with the seller. The seller stated that the book was new and sold it for a price as new. Read more Published 13 months ago by Helen L. Mcdonald 1.0 out of 5 stars No longer big on Little I guess you could say "Salvation" is one of the most important chapters in a book such as this, so when in that chapter the author cannot give a fair presentation that all... Read more Published 17 months ago by play fair 4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for new believers! Know What You Believe a a book a Christians should read but I especially encourage all new believers to read this book. Paul E. Read more Published 18 months ago by Miguel Benitez Jr. 5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL resource! This resouce helped my college-aged daughter evaluate and nail down her own beliefs. Published on April 5, 2007 by C. Skidmore 4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Primer to the Christian Faith Know What You Believe is an excellent synopsis of the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Paul E. Little proceeds with commendable logic by covering a low-level defense of the... Read more Published on July 16, 2006 by William J. Peterson 4.0 out of 5 stars Good book no matter where you are on the Christian journey The front cover description by Billy Graham of this book is amazingly accurate - "Scholarly, articulate, simple. Read more Published on June 26, 2006 by Dan Panetti 5.0 out of 5 stars very good on basics The author handles basic Christian faith very well, and uses some helpful examples and analogies that I haven't seen elsewhere. Read more Published on June 14, 2006 by P. M. Keating 1.0 out of 5 stars reinforced dogma If you want your dogma reinforced then this is a great book. It blazes through philosophical arguments with proposterous nerve. example 1. 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• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; Revised edition (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781439647
• ISBN-13: 978-0781439640
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,712 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Dan Cole (Tucson, Arizona USA) - 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.

12 of 12 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

By	James Fries ([e-mail]) (Blacksburg, VA USA) - 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.