What Christians Believe at a Glance (Rose Bible Basics)

This full-color book explains basic Christian beliefs in an easy to understand way. Includes explanations of the 16 essential doctrines, the Trinity, Jesus claims, resurrection, salvation, and heaven. It covers the Apostle s Creed and Nicene Creed. Includes charts that compares 12 denominations, the two most common methods of baptism, Heaven, and four Christian views of the End Times in the Book of Revelation. Includes 6 week study guide for individual or group use.

Chapters include

1. Essential Doctrines - the 16 key beliefs Christians hold
2. Creeds - These simple summary statements were the early Church's way of training new believers, and helping them discern truth from error.
3. The Trinity - Simple explanation, plus answers to questions. Includes diagrams, illustrations, and ways of helping people understand what the Trinity is - and isn't.
4. Life of Jesus - His claims, his miracles, his death, resurrection, ascension, and Second Coming. This covers the key biblical passages. Includes a timeline and a map of Jesus' travels.
5. Denominations Comparison - Helpful side-by-side comparison of the beliefs of 12 Christian church groups on God, Scripture, Church structure, founder, date, and more. Shows where they are unified and where they diverge.
6. Baptism - Covers Jesus' command to be baptized, the symbolism in Scripture for baptism, what to expect when being baptized. Includes the most common types of baptism and what biblical basis and symbolism is being emphasized.
7. Understanding the Book of Revelation - Shows four approaches that serious Christians have taken to this book over the past 2000 years. This side-by-side comparison helps Christians focus on Christ - the beginning and the end.
8. Heaven - Compares the popular views of Heaven in the media with the actual passages in Scripture. Very encouraging to know about this place of joy, restoration, and healing.

Ideas for Use

• Discipleship - for individuals or groups
• Intro to Christianity - for new believers or a refresher course
• Confirmation classes
• Pre-baptism or Baptism prep
• Homeschooling
• Sunday school
• Home fellowship
• Small group