When a child is born, doctors and family encourage the new parents to provide three elements essential to the survival of the newborn: love, nourishment and protections. These same elements are vital for every newborn Christian as well. This workbook will help those new to the Christian faith find these basics for survival. Getting a Grip on...

When a child is born, doctors and family encourage the new parents to provide three elements essential to the survival of the newborn: love, nourishment and protection. These same elements are vital for every newborn Christian as well. This workbook will help those new to the Christian faith find these basics for survival. Getting a Grip on the Basics is a powerful study tool designed for either individual or group use and will help new and mature Christians alike. Through studying the Scriptures and completing this workbook, Christians will find and experience the love of God, receive spiritual nourishment and be able to rest in the protective care of the Lord and His Word. Getting a Grip on the Basics will help ground new Christians on the fundamentals found in the Word of God and renew mature Christians on the basics of their faith. Getting a Grip on the Basics also makes a great workbook for pastors to use in new believer's or membership classes. So get a grip on the basics of the Christian faith, and build a firm foundation for the victorious Christian life! Book jacket.

About this Book Have you wondered where you fit in God's plan? How do you find your place of service in God's kingdom? What gifts or talents has God given you for serving Him? Is there a place for you in the local church? This workbook is designed to help equip believers with the tools they need to be more effective in discovering and fulfilling their unique God-given purpose. When we discover the Biblical pattern for serving God, we find the greatest fulfillment and the most lasting fruit. Getting a Grip on the Basics of Serving God is a powerful study guide, designed for either individual or group use, to teach believers the foundational principles of serving God. Through Studying the Scriptures and completing this workbook, Christians will discover the thrill and adventure God has prepared for them as they serve God, serve His people and serve through their local church. Here's What You'll Discover How to View the Big Picture How to Tap Into God's Plan for Your Life How to Lose Your Life How to be Great in God's Kingdom How to Find Your Place How to Function in Your Local Church How to Follow God's Plan for Spiritual Authority How to be an Asset to Your Church & God's Kingdom How to Enjoy Relationships with Leaders & Followers How to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing If you want to be effective in serving the Lord, this is the Bible study for you! Getting a Grip on the Basics of Serving God will stir up your heart, renew and refresh your passion for serving God, ignite your spiritual growth and literally transform your life!

Originally published: Get a grip on new physics. London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1999.

Did you ever start to read the Bible and then give up? If so, this Get a Grip approach could help you get into the Word with confidence. Get a Grip—on the Bible is designed to provide enough information to help you familiarize yourself with each book but not so much that you get overwhelmed. For each book covered, author Jerry L. Burton discusses who wrote it, why and when it was written, and the intended audience. He also explores the culture and history of the time, offering additional context. He also shares a few key narratives in a storytelling format, exploring key doctrines that appear consistently throughout the Bible. Using this method, you’ll soon have confidence in your ability to study and understand God’s Word. Formatted for use by Sunday school classes, small-group Bible studies, and individuals, this study guide presents a comfortable way of learning the basics of the Bible.

ABOUT THIS BOOK...Getting a Grip on the Basics of Prayer is a practical, comprehensive, easy-to-follow Bible study designed to help Christians pray effectively. If you’ve never been taught prayer basics, if you’ve been discouraged by seemingly unanswered prayers, or if you are a seasoned pray-er who needs a booster shot, you...

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." Martin Luther King, Jr. Every follower of Jesus needs to be established in the 7 Basics to develop deep roots and a strong foundation of faith. The short chapters include these basic topics: Get to Know God, Get Comfortable in Prayer, Get Excited and Telling Somebody, Get Your Head on Straight, Get to Know Your Bible and more! The 7 Basics was written to help believers connects-the-dots on what it means to be a Christian and how to live out the joy-filled adventure of faith!