A CHRISTIAN’S GUIDE TO THE MOST CENTRAL ELEMENTS OF OUR FAITH
If the Bible’s teachings were a target, which teachings would be at its bullseye? And what elements of faith are non-essential matters of personal preference? Christians unable to tell the difference between essential, important, and personal elements of Christianity are risking significant errors. On the one hand, Christians who treat personal elements as essential to the faith fall into a sectarianism that misses the point of Christianity. On the other hand, Christians who treat essential elements as unimportant slide into a progressivism that will eventually rewrite the script of Christianity. Christian Convictions guides the reader into a discerning faith that majors in the majors.
Ragsdale makes a very, very important set of distinctions among essential, important, and personal elements of Christianity. Christian Convictions fills a vacuum in the literature.
— J. P. Moreland, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology
With a shepherd’s heart, a scholar’s mind, and a friend’s words, Dr. Chad Ragsdale guides us to effectively engage society in love and truth.
— Caleb Kaltenbach, author of God of Tomorrow and Messy Grace
I’ve always loved the slogan, “In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, love.” Sometimes, however, our slogans hang on the church wall but don’t happen down the church hall. Chad Ragsdale answers how we can move this wisdom from poster to practice.
— Matt Proctor, President, Ozark Christian College
Anessa Westbrook is passionate about reaching and discipling women—and doing it wisely and effectively. She wants to help you and your church do the same. Have you wondered how churches can do a better job reaching women in their community? Or what are some of the ways women can best help each other grow spiritually? […]
EXPLORING GENDER IN THE CHURCH AND HOME IN FIVE CONVERSATIONS What does the Bible teach about gender in the church and home? And why does it matter to think through this topic in the twenty-first century? There are multiple paths churches have taken on the topic of gender in the church and home, and they […]
A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING BAPTISM AS A DEFINING COMMITMENT FOR DISCIPLES As church leaders, we see it on people’s faces—they want renewal. Baptism helps disciples and seekers find a renewed faith in Jesus and commitment to following him. The authors focus on how Jesus’ teachings play a significant role in the renewal process. People seem […]
As helpful as church programming can be, Christian parents are waking up to the role God has given them to disciple their children. Families are realizing more than ever that they need more than a few ideas to succeed in imparting faith to this generation. We need a plan. So, what is the “Family Discipleship […]
