The Next Step

by Jack T. Chick

The Next Step is a simple easy to read cartoon illustrated handbook for learning basic Bible concepts. The cartoons bring the concepts to life and inspire you to learn about the birth of the Bible, begin a Bible reading program, understand keys to effective prayer and find tips on sharing your faith.

Genres: Comics, Christianity, Nonfiction, Christian, Religion

64 pages, Nook

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

American protestant-evangelical comic writer.

Chick considered himself to be an Independent Baptist and follower of the King James Only movement.

His comics can be considered to be controversial because they accuse Muslims, Catholics, Freemasons and other non-protestant religions of murder and diverse conspiracies.

Chick also ran his own publishing company named after himself.

Reviews

[S. Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

In what could technically be called a Chick Tract Graphic Novel, The Next Step lays out in oblong illustrated panels the eight steps to becoming a good Christian through dedicated yourself and converting others. As with most chick tracts, a lot of the emphasis on being a good Christian is the uphill battle against the Satanic culture that distracts potential Christians, and the cruel society that openly mocks and derides those of faith. That's right, TV is the greatest enemy of the bible, "demonic possession is more prevalent today then during the time of Jesus." Hippies, liberals, and elitists are Satan's tools, and whatever you do, beware the "Gay Church." Oh, and don't forget to buy more Jack Chick Tracts to leave in bathrooms and spread the word!

[Robbinette · Rating 4 out of 5]

*From the bookshelves of my Grandmother* I'm reading my Grandmother's books, now that she is gone to try and feel closer to her. I wasn't expecting it but I really liked this book/short story and read it in one sitting (it's not that long anyway) but the coolest part about this book is that it is written like a comic! How cool is that? I really enjoyed reading and even learned a couple of things along the way.

[Rossie Sevilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un libro que todo cristiano debe leer.

Un libro de fácil lectura, fácil de entender. Para llevar el mensaje de salvación. Cristo derramó SU sangre preciosa para el perdón de nuestros pecados. Él nos ofrece la vida eterna y nosotros los nacidos de nuevo debemos llevar el Evangelio de Cristo a toda criatura. Es nuestro deber cómo cristianos. "Ama a tú prójimo como a tí mismo"

[Larkin Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed My Life!

This book gave me the tools to read my Bible and have a daily walk with God on a daily basis. I once was a weak, mediocre christian. Praise the Lord for this guide for a new Christian.

[DR, PHIL YAMAMOTO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for all Christ Followers...

Jack Chick was a great artist and illustrator but he also had a passion to witness to unsaved people. All of his books are Great and his witnessing Gospel tracts are hard hitting and are a great tool to reach out to lost people.

[Timothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read

This book is for new believers in christ and ones that want to brush up on their next step in christ. This book helps the new Christian on what his next step is on the walk as a believer in Christ.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Next Steps Book After Receiving Christ

I found this little booklet engaging in its message. Brought out some good strategies for staying the course after being born again.

[Annetta Shults · Rating 5 out of 5]

exceptional book

Truth is absolute not relative. Truth is we are all eternal beings. Are you going to live with Christ for eternity or be separate from him and Die for eternity?

[Johnny · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great and quick book to read to help you start your journey on the path of righteousness.

[Vannessa Anderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good recruitment tool.

[Kitap Yakıcı · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure I why I checked this out—from the university library, no less—but I am glad for the small mercy that am reading it as an adult, because it gives me a yet another chance to purge this garbage from my system. As an adult, I can forgive Chick his pernicious scribblings. After all, he comes from a place of, presumably, good intentions—wanting to "save" all of the lost billions who do not agree with (his idiosyncratic interpretation of) the Christian gospel. I can safely forgive him from the perspective of an adult who has escaped the gravity well of his didactic comic books.

For the kid in me though, who grew up surrounded by Chick tracts while buried soul-deep in the trauma of being adopted, forgiving is not so easy. These books, with their constant reminders of the worthlessness of each and every "sinner" (i.e., human being) in the eyes of God, worked in tandem with the fundamentalist fringe Lutheran theology of my folks' church and my core fear of never being good enough to earn another's love, to make me into the middle-aged sack of shame that I am today. Thanks Jack!

I will leave you with the wisdom of Bill Hicks, who while not himself adopted by fundies, clearly intuited my predickament:

"I was adopted by pro-life Christians when I was a kid. [Mimes gunshots] Does my penis make me a bad boy? That's what they told me!" Please, give me the Satan-worshiping family down the block … the ones that have the good albums.

[rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith starters

This is my second purchase I gave my first hard copy to my cousin. I felt the information would be benefit so I ordered it again. This time I scanned and took the bible plan,model prayer and witness plan in my bible. I cannot wait till I get started with recommended growth plans. Please take note of what they say it will help you grow.

[Shaun collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a great book for the beginning christian.It covers what to do after you become a christian, the pit falls to avoid and how to witness to others.overall a good book

[Neilesha Dedier · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Good quick and easy read for new believers.