The Christian Basics Bible NLT

Foundations of the faith for followers of Christ"I will show you what it's like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock." -Luke 6:47-48Every builder understands that a structure is only as good as its foundation. The same is true of your life in Christ. As a follower of Christ, you know that the foundations of your faith are found in Scripture. But the amount of information--not to mention its complexity--can seem overwhelming. The Christian Basics Bible is designed to help you connect biblical teachings to Christian beliefs and build a rock-solid faith.FEATURES providing the perfect balance of information & applicationBasic truths of the Christian faith is a topical guide to help you find and understand the answers that God's Word provides on many basic questions about life and faith.500+ Foundation notes address historical, cultural, biographical, social, practical, and theological issues throughout the Bible.Book introductions include a short summary of the book's content, an outline of the book, a summary of the book's content in more detail, and an explanation of the book's relevance for today.Cross-references direct readers to notes relevant to a passage on the current page.Visual overview of the Bible is a 16-page, full-color set of maps and infographics that provides an engaging survey of the Bible's story.Additional features include a timeline of events in the Bible, background information about what happened between the two Testaments, and articles on "Becoming a Christian," "Now that You Are a Christian," and "What Is the Bible?"A vibrant Christian life awaits you. Let the Christian Basics Bible help you become grounded and confident in what you believe and why you believe it.