Christianity is more than a system of beliefs or even an experience—it's a completely new life. In this fresh new look at the essentials of the Christian walk, Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz offer practical wisdom and penetrating insights into such foundational topics as... The Bible—why to read it and how to understand it Prayer—how to have an authentic conversation with God The Holy Spirit—how to experience God's power and presence every day Readers will find the encouragement they need to continue making steady progress in their spiritual lives. Chapter summaries, reading lists for further study, and questions for reflection and discussion make this a perfect tool for personal or group use.

From Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, authors of Knowing the Bible 101, a trim, 45-page booklet is perfect for new believers, Christians who want a handy evangelistic tool, and churchgoers who are ready to rediscover the essentials of the Christian life. Readers will immediately connect with Bruce and Stan'’s honest, encouraging responses to questions new Christians often ask: What do I do next? Am I expected to follow some rules and regulations? What have I gotten myself into? Brief chapters on eternal security, new life in Christ, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit set the tone for this clear and compelling introduction to the faith. With their engaging, straightforward style, Bruce and Stan explain what God has done for humanity, what God wants people to do so they can know Him better, and how individuals can reflect the love of Christ to the world.

Most books on spiritual formation focus on the individual. But spiritual formation is at the heart of the church's whole purpose for existence. It must be a central task for the church to carry out Christ's mission in the world. This book offers an introduction to spiritual formation set squarely in the local church. The first edition has been well received and widely used as a textbook. The second edition has been updated throughout, incorporates findings from positive psychology, and reflects an Augustinian formation perspective. Foreword by Dallas Willard.

For me, growing up, puberty, sex education, or hormones were topics that were rarely, if ever, spoken about in my home. I had to learn about being a girl and all that that entails mostly on my own. If that wasn't enough, how about throwing in some strict Christian values into the mix while your hormones are going crazy, all while trying to navigate sixth grade...not fun! That is what compelled me to write this book. I wanted to talk about the tough topics and the real issues that our Christian girls are dealing with today like drugs, alcohol, bullying, peer pressure, etc. Raising Christian Girls 101 was written in part as a guidebook that speaks from your young adolescent's all the way to your young adult's point of view so that you, the parent or guardian, will have a fuller understanding of what she is going through. You will be guided with one foot in your shoe, while the other is in hers. Your daughter is changing; let this precious time be an excellent opportunity to grow a bond that the world cannot break. It is my prayer that this book be referenced for years and passed down for generations.

In the new Christianity 101™ series, Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz provide their easy-to-understand explanations about facets of the Christian walk in a style that invites believers and seekers to discover God, His Word, and His promises for daily living. This book is brimming with joy! Readers of all backgrounds will love the inspiring descriptions of God's nature, His personality, and His activities. Curious inquirers and earnest seekers will find straightforward responses to essential questions about God: Eternity--where did God come from? The trinity--is God three people, or is He one? The Bible--did God really communicate His own thoughts to us? Perfect for personal study or group use. Formerly titled Bruce & Stan's® Guide to God

Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, the coauthor team of the Christianity 101® series, have written more than 20 books exploring important beliefs and questions of the Christian faith. In response, hundreds of readers have asked them tough questions about life and living the Christian faith. Now this duo shares their answers to more than 200 of those questions including: Why is grace important if we believe we are always saved? What happens when we die? Is Christ the only way to salvation? What about other religions? How can we know there is a God? Is the Bible true? Readers will appreciate the authenticity and depth of the questions and the clear, biblical answers that offer substance and sustenance for the faith journey. Rerelease of Bible Answers for Life's Big Questions.

Guiding you through your Christian journey in a series of three books. This book provides practical tips on how to grow in your faith, presenting "PSALMS" for individual growth and "PSALMS" to grow in community. P S A L M S is an acronym that reminds us of different things we can do to grow individually or in community. Also included are biblically-based answers to many commonly asked questions such as: Who is God? Is God punishing us when bad things happen? Does God talk to people Is sex okay outside of marriage? Does God hear our prayers? Does God give us more than we can handle? What does the Bible say about suicide? Can God heal me? Coming in 2021: Christianity 103 Maturing in Your Faith A practical guide to help you mature in your faith by applying your knowledge and turn it into action. To make things easier to understand, a Bible timeline is provided to clarify the order in which events occurred and how they are related to one another. Several family lineages are also provided to show Jesus' ancestry. Previously Published: Christianity 101 Bible Basics Provides illustrations and summaries of each book of the Bible in the Old Testament and New Testament and other pertinent information to build a firm foundation to start your Christian journey.