The House That Jesus Built: A Welcome To Christianity

by Dale Ralph Davis

People are often curious and occasionally apprehensive about what the church is like. Not many people come sliding out of a reformed pipeline and straight into a pew - they come from all over the religious and non-religious spectrum. We don't want people to be surprised in a bad way about what they will encounter - thus this book. Although written for a Presbyterian church, it does not assume that only Presbyterians are reformed, happily many Anglicans, Lutherans, Baptists and others would place themselves under the 'reformed' banner and can find help in this little book.

Genres: Christian

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

About the author

Dale Ralph Davis is Minister in Residence, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to that he was pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.

Reviews

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want a clear yet enriching introduction to the Christian faith that also displays the importance of participation in the local church, you can't do better than this primer.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this back in 2008 and it remains an excellent little book on the basics of Christianity. Short, humorous, clear and with good stories that clarify the more difficult teaching.

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book. DRD is a wonderful writer and always such a joy to read. This book accomplishes its purpose quite well. However, as a Baptist, I would find little use for it.

[Sean McGowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful little book.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Davis gives a solid welcome to christianity which is very helpful.

[Joshua Pegram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent primer on the church. A few quibbles here and there, due to the fact that it’s written from a Presbyterian perspective. Any Christian would be educated and edified by reading this little book.