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Christianity Explained

Good Book Company
9780858923942 | 84pp
Size: 215(w) x 280(h) mm
£10.00
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In many countries people growing up today do not have a Sunday School understanding of the gospel, or even the basic facts about Jesus. Christianity Explained gets away from the quick one-off presentation of the gospel which has characterised much of our evangelistic efforts in the past.

Based on six studies from Mark's gospel, this 'manual' is a tried-and-tested tool for evangelism. It presents the challenge of Jesus in a way that is non-threatening and concentrates on the facts concerning the person and work of Christ. It begins with the assumption that the hearer knows absolutely nothing about Jesus or the Good News.

During the course, participants will be invited to discuss and question what they are hearing and, by the end of the six 'studies', will be challenged to repentance, belief and a trust in Jesus.

The course, initially compiled by Scripture Union in Australia, has proved especially effective in 1-to-1 work.

A number of translations are available through the Christianity Explained website.
Table of Contents
The Principles Behind Christianity - Christianity Explained
Preparing yourself for evangelism
Principle 1: Assume nothing
Principle 2: Proceed slowly
Principle 3: Limited time commitment

How to Use - Christianity Explained
Method 1: Small Groups
Method 2: Area visitation
Method 3: Personal witnessing
Method 4: Church based program
Method 5: Evangelical services
Other practical methods

The Six Studies
Introduction to the six studies
Study 1: Jesus - Son of God
Study 2: Jesus - his crucifixion
Study 3: Jesus - his resurrection
Study 4: Grace - not works
Study 5: What is a Christian? 1. Repenting
Study 6: What is a Christian? 2. Believing

Christianity Explained - Course Assessment

Mark's Gospel - The 20 most-asked questions

Copying Masters and Handout Sheets

Christianity Explained - In Context
Other Info
'Christianity Explained is a superb tool for evangelism which I have personally used now for over 15 years. Our church has even structured a weekly class around it that runs regularly. The six short studies in Mark's Gospel are so clear and engaging that anybody can be equipped to introduce someone to Jesus. I would encourage you to use it both individually and in your church.'
- Mark Dever, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC

Customer Reviews

Compact and versatile
Review by Peter Millist (Pastor) | 05.03.2010

This course is less comprehensive than Chrisrianity Explored, but nonetheless achieves it's aim in a less in depth way. I consider it more suitable to teenagers and Bible Class settings In this sense it is more versatile than Christianity Explored because pages from the manual are simply photocopied for attendees - making the material ideal for youth week-ends or even a Holiday Bible Club. The main advantage with Christianity Explored is that each attendee gets their own handbook - so better for further study or review.This is not to say that Christianity Explained couldn't be used in an adult setting to good effect, but that it is considered that Explored gives more scope, whereas Explained drills the subject down to more simplified issues.

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Excellent, sond material which can be easily adapted
Review by Geoff Mumford | 19.10.2009

Impressed with the simplicity of the material for people who are exploring Christianity for the first time. Helpful in preparing families for baptism and also evangelistic messages.

Great job.

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Great content - presentation sometimes a bit lacking
Review by David Baker | 08.09.2009

I've recently gone back to this as I've started doing baptism preparation again in a new parish (having delegated it in the previous church, as opposed to not bothering!)

The content is great and cannot be faulted. I like the handouts too but they are a bit "rough and ready" and require a bit of work in my opinion to make them look ready to give people (eg the picture on the front of handout 1 is rather obscure). Also - and perhaps this is a mark of how quickly society is changing - I think it has quite a bit of Christian jargon in places.

But it is a great course and I will keep on using it because there is nothing else I have seen that introduces people so easily and straightforwardly to Jesus.

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I love it!
Review by MARGENE DEVINE | 17.08.2007

I was looking for something simple and complete to explain our God to people. I showed it to my Pastor and he is now going to use it to teach teachers and new people who join the family of God.

I have noticed you use the word quieries instead of the word questions. It took me a couple of times to get what you meant. Other than that it's great.

Have a great day in the Lord!

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