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What do Christians believe? Many young Christians today cannot fully answer this question. In contrast to previous generations, today's believers were not taught the basic core beliefs of Christianity as children, but they want to know. They need to know. Common Ground by Keith Drury caters to this rising desire for doctrinal knowledge. Using the Apostle's Creed as its guide, the book beautifully describes the core beliefs that all Christians at all times and everywhere have believed God as Creator and loving Father, the virgin birth and divinity of Jesus, His death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit, the church, the second coming, final judgment, and eternal life.
Perfect Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Wesleyan Publishing House (August 1, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0898273544
ISBN-13: 978-0898273540
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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I grew up learning about my Christian faith in my family, my church, Sunday school and through books. We prayed prayers, recited the Apostles' Creed and The Nicene Creed-and it was good.I can't remember when I last looked at, much less, voiced either of the Apostles' or Nicene Creed. And I belong to a Biblically grounded church. So when I received Common Ground: What All Christians Believe and Why it Matters, I devoured it. I needed to remember, to be reminded, to learn again what my faith is about and why it matters to me and the world.Christianity is being attacked by the world, including from within-and the question of `why does Christianity matter' is being raised in the world and within the Church itself. How can we defend our faith if we don't know what it means and why it exists?Keith Drury writes a beautiful and easily understood book that explores, in depth, the meaning behind our Christian beliefs. It's a must-have, must-read, reference book that should be in every Christian home.Armchair Interviews says: Some questions have answers.
Christian theology can get very deep very fast. This books doesn't skimp on what you need to know, but doesn't get so "deep" that you get lost either. I'm not a Ph. D. candidate, but am a student of my faith, and this book has helped me tremendously. If you are a Christian, or someone who wants to know more about the foundations of Christianity, this book is a good choice.
I taught Senior High School Sunday School on the Creed. Even at a Baptist church, I felt they needed to be exposed to the breadth of Christian belief. The Creed does that. And Common Ground does a good job of walking through every line - and even providing some provocative questions and points. As much as I love it though, I felt the first half of the book (and therefore the creed) was gripping and profound, while the second half was rushed and weak. I am glad I bought it.
Dr. Keith Drury has a unique way of presenting the Truth of the Word, both in his writing and speaking. To read what he has to say about a subject is just about the way you would hear him say it. This book is both full of truth, and information, but also has spots of humor which keeps your attention on what could be a very dull subject. He makes you think. I highly recommend this book to every adult Sunday School Class or Small Study Group Great doundational truth!
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