Book Description

The purpose for B.A.S.I.C.--Basic Steps in Christ--Principles for Christianity is to help someone who recently received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior and would like to make the right steps and steps that count. There are two analogies when talking about a believer in Christ illustrated by three powerful New Testament people found in the Bible: Jesus, Peter, and Paul. Jesus likened a person who gave their life to Christ or someone who lives for Christ as a baby or as a child who will learn and grow in Christ (see Matthew 18:3). Peter called us to be living stones (see 1 Peter 2:4-5). Paul was concerned about how the foundation was built for new believers and the Church (see 1 Corinthians 3:10). If you know anything about house or building construction, the most important component of the house is the foundation. If the foundation is built properly, the house will stand regardless of what may come. If the foundation is weak or limited, the house or building will fall or be moved (see Matthew 7:26-27). It is important as a Christian, especially when new to the faith, that a proper foundation is established so when issues, temptations, bad doctrines, etc. happen you will continue to stand strong and firm...unmovable.Christian life is not a boring or rigid life. On the contrary, you can learn many powerful things, go places where you never dreamed, meet (and perhaps marry) people you never would have known, and be part of something that has eternal value. However, what does it mean to be a Christian? Is a Christian someone who knows the Bible backwards and forwards? Do I need to go to a church? What is salvation and being "saved"? What is water baptism? What does the call or Call of God mean? This "travel guide" will help you with these questions and more to help build a strong foundation in Christ and His Word. That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.--2 Timothy 3:17So let us explore this adventure together on this path of the Christian life.