Essential Christianity

by James D. Berkley

A fresh overview of Christianity--in language and presentation that GenX and GenY readers will enjoy and respond toEach new generation has to discover the meaning of the gospel within their own culture. Essential Christianity provides a contemporary, winsome introduction to the basics of what it means to be a Christian--in an 'unchurchy' language and style that is aimed toward readers who have curiosity about the basics of Christianity and enjoy receiving information by reading. It is an evangelistic book for seekers and interested skeptics, and assumes no previous Christian understanding.Essential Christianity is written to be more informative than apologetic. Instead of building a linear line of arguments for Christianity, the author, James Berkley, presents a clear, concise, appealing description of what Christianity is and extends a welcoming invitation to become a Christian. God is the one who has the ability to 'close the deal' in people’s lives. It is not intended to contend against other beliefs (because non-Christians see that as mean-spirited), but rather to present the essence of Christianity with interest and vitality.Features * The plan of salvation presented through eight paired statements of human need compared to God’s nature * Comparable to C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity and John R. W. Stott’s Basic Christianity, but targeted to be warmly relational with contemporary language * Includes side-bar quotes from noted authors * Chapters conclude with 'Thinking it over' questions for group and individual use

Genres: Christian

Paperback

First published October 1, 2001