Fundamentals of the Faith: 13 Lessons to Grow in the Grace & Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Paperback

by Grace Community Church (Author), John MacArthur (Introduction by)

Teacher's guide to the popular study Fundamentals of the Faith

With topics ranging from "God: His Character and Attributes" to "The Church: Fellowship and Worship," this course on the basics of the Christian faith is ideal for discipling new believers or realizing afresh what it means to follow Jesus.

The material is trusted, but a good teacher is critical. This guide will help you be that teacher, containing answers to the 13 lessons as well as excellent teaching notes to prepare you to guide the group.

Corresponds to the 13-lesson workbook students will be using.

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Fundamentals of the Faith is the outgrowth of the belief that the essence of Christianity is truththe truth about God, the truth about man, and the truth about Christ.John MacArthur

Do you desire to help your church stand on rock-solid theological doctrine? Do you want new believers to take off in their spiritual growth? Do you long to see more mature Christians equipped in evangelism and discipleship, and for your church to enjoy greater unity?

Then you have the passions needed for teaching a Fundamentals of the Faith course, and this teachers guide will equip for just that. With an introduction that explains the guide and gives helpful teaching instructions and tips, plus answers and thorough teachers notes for every lesson, this handy resource will prepare you to confidently teach the following 13 lessons:

• Introduction to the Bible
• How to Know the Bible
• God: His Character and Attributes
• The Person of Jesus Christ
• The Work of Christ
• Salvation
• The Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit
• Prayer and the Believer
• The Church: Fellowship and Worship
• Spiritual Gifts
• Evangelism and the Believer
• Obedience
• Gods Will and Guidance

Every teacher knows the worry of not being adequately prepared. With this guide, there is no need to worry. Between the introduction and the extensive teachers notes, youll have all the direction and information youll need to help your students interact meaningfully with each lesson.

Fundamentals of the Faith is the fruit of many years of preparation, instruction, and application. The power behind this exciting material is not in its format or layout, but in its basis: the Word of Godand what an exciting opportunity to be used by God to strengthen His people. May God strengthen you as you teach this course.

Author Biography

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH was founded on July 1, 1956 as a nondenominational church with an emphasis on the basics of Christianity. Dr. John MacArthur has served as pastor since February 1969, continuing to build on the strong foundation of sound doctrine, spiritual leadership, and active service to God and the community.

JOHN MACARTHUR is the late pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California; president of The Master's College and Seminary; and featured teacher for the Grace to You media ministry. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of "Grace to You" are seen and heard by millions worldwide. John had also written several bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, The New Testament Commentary series, Twelve Ordinary Men, and The Truth War.