What Every Christian Ought to KnowB&H Publishing Group, 2012 M09 1 - 288 pages Available for the first time in paperback, one of the last books written by revered late pastor Adrian Rogers is also one of his best-selling, a bold yet approachable guide to the ABCs of Christianity that Publishers Weekly calls, “(a) beautifully simple primer on essential truths.” What Every Christian Ought to Know provides readers with a well- organized, well-reasoned grasp of such topics as salvation, eternal security, prayer, the Holy Spirit, resisting temptation, finding God’s will, as well as the authority of the Bible and how to understand it better. A valuable volume for new Christians and young disciples, it’s also a suitably instructive resource for believers of all ages. This new edition includes an introduction from Steve Rogers, president of the Adrian Rogers Pastor Training Institute, plus discussion questions for personal reflection or group study. |
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... There are some basic truths that every Christian ought to know. Many founder in a sea of moral relativism and vague religious opinions. Some may be body slammed, like I was, because they do not know. Our society boasts about pluralism ( ...
... There are some basic truths that every Christian ought to know. Many founder in a sea of moral relativism and vague religious opinions. Some may be body slammed, like I was, because they do not know. Our society boasts about pluralism ( ...
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... there is the sweet affirmation of the Holy Spirit to my heart concerning the Word of God. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27). Think with me about the following confirmations of the inspiration of the Bible. the Bible Is ...
... there is the sweet affirmation of the Holy Spirit to my heart concerning the Word of God. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27). Think with me about the following confirmations of the inspiration of the Bible. the Bible Is ...
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... there are 1,022 stars? How absurd—there are 1,056 stars.” His count had upgraded the science of the day for a while. About thirteen hundred years later, a young medical student named Galileo invented his first crude telescope, turned it ...
... there are 1,022 stars? How absurd—there are 1,056 stars.” His count had upgraded the science of the day for a while. About thirteen hundred years later, a young medical student named Galileo invented his first crude telescope, turned it ...
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... there are more suns in our universe than there are grains of sand on all of the sea- shores of the Earth! Think again of Hipparchus—one, two, three— 1,022 stars! He could have saved some time had he turned to the Word of God. Jeremiah ...
... there are more suns in our universe than there are grains of sand on all of the sea- shores of the Earth! Think again of Hipparchus—one, two, three— 1,022 stars! He could have saved some time had he turned to the Word of God. Jeremiah ...
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... there were already two kings simultaneously. Now what would have happened had they not found the cylinder with Belshazzar's name on it? Would the Bible be any less the Word of God? Just give people time, and maybe one day they'll catch ...
... there were already two kings simultaneously. Now what would have happened had they not found the cylinder with Belshazzar's name on it? Would the Bible be any less the Word of God? Just give people time, and maybe one day they'll catch ...
Contents
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about Eternal Security | 51 |
What Happens When a Christian Sins | 73 |
How to Handle Temptation | 95 |
about Believers Baptism | 121 |
How to Discern the Will of God | 145 |
about Faith and How to Have It | 171 |
How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit | 187 |
How to Discover His Spiritual Gift | 207 |
How to Pray with Power | 235 |
How to Understand the Bible | 255 |
Epilogue Its Not How Much You Know | 273 |
Other editions - View all
What Every Christian Ought to Know: Essential Truths for Growing Your Faith Adrian Rogers Limited preview - 2005 |
What Every Christian Ought to Know: Solid Grounding for a Growing Faith Adrian Rogers,Steve Rogers No preview available - 2012 |
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