Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 160 Pages
- Publisher: Crossway Books
- Publication Date: January 2020
- ISBN: FPACKEJ_IE__TOBEACHRISTIANANANGL9781433566776
To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism
Catechesis is an ancient practice of Christian disciple making that uses a simple question-and-answer format to instruct new believers and church members in the core beliefs of Christianity. To Be a Christian, by J. I. Packer and a team of other Anglican leaders, was written to renew this oft-forgotten tradition for today's Christians. With over 360 questions and answers, plus Scripture references to support each teaching, this catechism covers the full range of Christian doctrine and life, drawing from the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and other important doctrinal summaries. Clear, concise, and conversational, this resource was written for all believers who seek to be grounded more deeply in the truth of God's Word.
About the Authors
J. I. Packer (DPhil, Oxford University) serves as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He is the author of numerous books, including the classic best-seller Knowing God. Packer served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.
Joel Scandrett (PhD, Drew University) serves as assistant professor of historical theology and director of the Robert E. Webber Center at Trinity School for Ministry.
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“Basic Christian instruction has seldom been more necessary than it is today, and this catechism provides a well-rounded foundation for Anglicans who want to acquire a good grasp of their faith and its implications. It will be of great value in parishes and will appeal to young and old alike.”
Gerald Bray
Research Professor of Divinity, History, and Doctrine, Beeson Divinity School; author, God Is Love and God Has Spoken
“To Be a Christian is indeed an Anglican catechism and serves well the discipling task of this great, worldwide Christian communion. But it is also a gift to the entire church, presenting with elegance and clarity the rudiments of the historic Christian faith. May it have a very long shelf life and unbounded success!”
Timothy George
Research Professor, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
“To Be a Christian is a Christ-centered catechism that communicates everything a disciple-in-the-making needs to know in order to become theologically literate and begin living out his or her citizenship of the gospel.”
Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; author, The Drama of Doctrine; Hearers and Doers; Biblical Authority after Babel; and Faith Speaking Understanding
“With Anglican churches filling with people who know little about orthodox and Anglican thought and practice, we need catechesis more than ever. This catechism will help our churches learn and walk in the beautiful Anglican way of living in the triune God.”
Gerald R. McDermott
Anglican Chair of Divinity and Director of the Institute of Anglican Studies, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; coauthor, The Theology of Jonathan Edwards
“To Be a Christian is a true gift to today’s church. Robust catechesis is one of the most important practices we can retrieve from the early church as we navigate the complexities of discipleship and disciple-making today. This catechism offers a treasure trove of wisdom, deeply rooted and saturated in Scripture, informed by the understanding and practices of our historic faith, with an eye toward encouraging faithful Christian living in the present. With so many people asking questions about how to faithfully form disciples to live the Christian life, this rich resource can and should be used far and wide—from one-on-one discipleship relationships to small groups, Sunday schools, and college and seminary classrooms.”
Kristen Deede Johnson
Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Theology and Christian Formation, Western Theological Seminary
Product Description
Catechesis is an ancient practice of Christian disciple making that uses a simple question-and-answer format to instruct new believers and church members in the core beliefs of Christianity. To Be a Christian, by J. I. Packer and a team of other Anglican leaders, was written to renew this oft-forgotten tradition for today's Christians. With over 360 questions and answers, plus Scripture references to support each teaching, this catechism covers the full range of Christian doctrine and life, drawing from the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Ten Commandments, and other important doctrinal summaries. Clear, concise, and conversational, this resource was written for all believers who seek to be grounded more deeply in the truth of God's Word.
About The Author
Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 160 Pages
- Publisher: Crossway Books
- Publication Date: January 2020
- ISBN: FPACKEJ_IE__TOBEACHRISTIANANANGL9781433566776