ABCs of Christianity
An Outline for Living in the "Now" and Relating to God
by Terdema Ussery
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Pub Date Jun 28 2016 | Archive Date Jan 20 2017
FaithWords / Center Street | FaithWords
Description
Yes, this is Grandma's religion. The underpinnings are the same rock solid concepts taught for 2,000 years. But this book is what texting is to ancient scrolls with each concept presented in concise, almost outline, form. Every doctrine is further referenced by Scripture, allowing readers to use the Bible translation of their choice-whether it be a leather-bound King James Version on onion-skin paper, a Biblical translation app, (on phone or tablet), or favorite spirituality Internet site. Stripped of anecdotes, wordsmithing, and other mechanics used to communicate biblical truth, this handbook is meant to serve all who wish to live in the now and experience the gift of actively knowing God.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781455537808 |
| PRICE | $33.00 (USD) |
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ABC's OF CHRISTIANITY: An Outline for Living in the "Now" and Relating to God by Terdema Ussery is a beautifully plain teaching tool. It serves not only the new believer in singles or in groups but also serves a current believer wanting/needing to look back with fresh eyes on the most fundamental principles of Christianity and enthusiastically knowing God.
As a new believer, we are steeped into the most basic belief of Jesus, His Word, and His life, but as a child grows so does our understanding of faith in Jesus. However, within different denominations come different systems and different ways, but the basics are always the same. It's easy to see that throughout all of Christianity, these roots are solid.
With Scripture and simple explanations, those new beginnings can be revisited, and a new mind will be enriched.
This was a refreshing reminder of the days of learning Christianity. However, don't be surprised if even the most versed in this faith come away with a new perspective or an ever increased desire to spread His Word by using this resource. Maybe you'll find a whole new beginning from within your current faith age and marvel the way I did over how simple the belief in Him is, can be, and will always be, and how we can earnestly know Him.
***This opinion is my own.***
Preview:
Terdema Ussery provides the most simple blueprint of belief inside the ABC’s OF CHRISTIANITY: An Outline for Living in the "Now" and Relating to God.
This author brings faith in Jesus to life with ease and gives the doctrines without stories or specified Bible versions appointed. Through Scripture references found in any Biblical app, site, or paper Bible, anyone can learn or relearn the basics and actively know God.
Floyd J, Reviewer
When I first chose this book to review, I did so based solely on the title. I knew nothing about the author, I knew nothing about the book. But the title did catch my eye. I have not been disappointed.
I began the review process by trying to find out something about author. When I did a Google search of details about this author, I was surprised to find, with few exceptions, that the authors name is most often associated with the former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. That was not very comforting - I am not a sports fan. A bit more (actually quite a bit), I discovered that the author of this book was not the former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. Instead the author is the father of the former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. The author has been married for 59 years, has three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He has served in ministry for 50+ years, beginning with an appointment to a local AME church. He now serves, while retired, as an assistant to the pastor of a local Presbyterian church in Southern California. The book I have been asked to review is the culmination of several years of leading a small Bible Study in his home.
The best way to describe The ABCs of Christianity is to compare it to an older work by another great Christian from an earlier generation - Henrietta Mears What the Bible Is All About. What Mears work did for the study of scripture, Dr. Usserys work is set to do for the churchs study of theology. Both books are written for a similar audience - the layperson wanting to know more about God and his word. Each major area of theology is discussed in small chunks using scripture. Though the book is thorough, it is not so deep as to scare off the average reader. Rather it prepares him or her to study more, as desired. If there is weakness, it is the lack of hints for further study - few, if any references to other theological works are presented.
The book is not only a study of theology, but also an examination of how it needs to challenge us as believers in our day to day lives. Practice is as important to this author as truth.
The book belongs in the church library, in the Sunday School curriculum, and on the laymans reference shelf, right next to What the Bible Is All About.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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