Now That I'm a Christian


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How do we help our friends who have just become Christians or are young in the faith? In this concise and accessible book, Mike Patton unpacks the basics of the Christian faith, helping new believers think rightly about God and live fully for God as they begin their new life in Christ. In ten easy-to-read chapters, Patton introduces readers to the foundational teachings and life-giving practices of Christianity—from the doctrine of the Trinity to reading and understanding the Bible. Designed for individual use or small group discussion, this handbook on the Christian faith has the potential to become the go-to guide for new believers wanting to follow Jesus with their heads and their hands.




What Should I Do Now That I'm a Christian?


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Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. 9Marks Church Questions is a new series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions Christians have about church life. Each volume offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. This booklet teaches new Christians the why and how of 7 steps they should take once they believe in Jesus, turning to the Bible for the blueprint for how to thrive as a follower of Jesus.




Now That I M A Christian


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Dr. Andrew James Isaac, is an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church for 47 years. He describes himself as a Pastor/Teacher. He has an insatiable passion to preach the Word of God. He is a gifted Bible expositor, and has developed unusual skills in teaching the Word. God has given him the anointed ability to expound the Word with precision, exactness and accuracy. He has conducted Preaching and Teaching Seminars in Oregon, Washington State, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Barbados, St. Kitts, the US Virgin islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ontario, Canada. He is a graduate of Caribbean Wesleyan College in Barbados (now in Jamaica), Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon; Western Conservative Baptist Seminary (now Western Seminary); Western Evangelical Seminary (now George Fox University in Oregon). He is married to the former Glendene Villetta Branch from Barbados. He has two sons: Andrew Jr. a minister in his church and also works for the IRS in Portland, Oregon. Peter, is a full time Wesleyan Minister in the Hartford Wesleyan Church, Connecticut. "NOW THAT I'M A CHRISTIAN: AN OUTLINED, BIBLICAL STUDY FOR NEW AND OLD CHRISTIANS," is a Study Manual with Sixteen Study Units. Each Study Unit is followed by questions for class or individual discussions. The Study Manual is primarily written with new Christians in mind, and which will be a continued intellectual and spiritual exercise for older Believers. The Study Manual is fully outlined for quick comprehension. Its doctrinal topics are explained with Biblical clarity, accuracy and conciseness. No special knowledge is required to understand these lessons. All terms are explained in simple language without being over simplistic. Many churches will find in this Teaching Manual an educational, personal and spiritual resource for growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.







The Care of Souls


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Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful adviceâ€"born out of his five decades as a pastorâ€"that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.




If I'm a Christian, Why Am I Depressed?


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The author shares his faith-based insights and perspective on acknowledging and managing depression, using his own experiences with depression and those of other men and women of faith throughout history as illustration.




I'm a Christian Now - Leader Kit


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I'm a Christian Now! Leader Kit provides everything you need to teach a class on children and salvation. Includes a leader guide, three learner guides and CD-ROM with download code.




I'm a Christian


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I'm a Christian, Now What? helps kids learn how to locate Scriptures and grow in their relationship with God. Designed especially for new Christians in first through sixth grades and their parents; Kids ministry leaders and volunteers. This journal provides kids with 90 days of quiet-time guidance and includes topic-related articles, games, and activities, plus a parent/child commitment page. Topics include: What Is a Quiet Time? Why Should I Study My Bible? How Do I Know the Bible Is True? What Is Prayer? Why Should I Pray? What Is Worship? When and How Should I Worship? How Do I Tell My Friends About Jesus? How Do I Follow God's Plan for My Life? How Do I Use My Talents and Abilities to Serve God? How Is My Life Different Since Becoming a Christian? What Is an Offering? Why Should I Tithe? What Happens When I Sin Again? How Do I Stand Up for What I Believe? What About People Who Believe Different Things? Who Is God? How Do I Hear God Speak to Me? Features: 90 days of quiet-time guidance Topic-related articles Games Activities Parent/child commitment page Helps kids learn how to locate Scriptures Helps kids grow in their faith with God Provides 90 days of quiet-time guidance




How Can I Be Sure I'm a Christian?


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Nearly everyone wants to go to heaven when they die. Nearly everyone assumes they will go there. And yet the Bible paints a picture of the “road that leads to eternal life” being found and traveled by few. Careful students of the Scriptures often find themselves wondering, How can I be sure of my salvation? Veteran Bible teacher Donald S. Whitney guides us carefully and patiently through the Bible’s teachings on salvation and eternal life—steering us clear of misplaced confidence and pointing us always toward Christ our hope. If doubts about your salvation ever disturb your peace, turn again and again to this book for refreshing clarity and confidence in the God who guides your steps.




I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die


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A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.