| Identifying the Foundational Truths of Christian | | | | thought provoking and convincing. |
| Living | | | | Section four, five and six talk about: building for |
| "Discovering the Basic Truths of Christianity" | | | | eternity, freedom from the curse of sin, and living |
| presents essential theology in an easy to read and | | | | in and experiencing personally God's transforming |
| understand format. Well known author and | | | | grace. |
| speaker, Larry Kreider, uses modern day stories, | | | | I found the reflection questions included with each |
| personal experiences and Biblical passages to help | | | | chapter to be thought provoking, stimulating and |
| the reader discover the basics for building a solid | | | | often convicting. The short poignant stories that |
| spiritual foundation. | | | | illustrate Christian principles like: Making Jesus Lord |
| Kreider has arranged his work six sections. The | | | | in our lives, understanding the terms of discipleship |
| first section addresses Jesus Christ as Lord and | | | | and the cost of commitment, and experiencing |
| what it means to be a Christian. In section two he | | | | victory over sin in our lives were relevant and |
| discusses the new life of the believer and includes | | | | provide personal application for everyday Christian |
| fundamental principles of the Christian life. | | | | living. The end-notes are an excellent source of |
| Section three explains New Testament Baptisms. | | | | reference for future study. |
| Kreider recognizes that there are different | | | | Kreider's writing conveys the delight of awakening |
| interpretations in this area and that this | | | | to God-given truth. His writing is resolute, well |
| sometimes causes controversy, particularly when | | | | thought-out, and pertinent. Rich in spiritual content, |
| dealing with the subject of water Baptism and the | | | | the book presents a life changing message, of |
| Baptism of the Holy Spirit. He then proceeds to | | | | repentance, and renewal with a warning against |
| objectively express his observations. For the | | | | apathy and compromise. It is sound in scriptural |
| most part Kreider adheres to the position of | | | | teaching, with a solid Biblical foundation. |
| most evangelical theologians. His view on Holy | | | | This is a book that will resonate with new |
| Spirit Baptism is more in line with charismatic | | | | believers and is easily adapted to use as a tool |
| teaching, however without being dogmatic in his | | | | for mentoring by more mature Christians. |
| point of view. His line of reasoning of view is | | | | Destiny Image Publishers, Inc. |