The Basics: Basic Theology Every Christian Should Know

By Zach Meys

The Basics is an easy read and encouraging spiritual study aid that is designed to help new Christians in their walk with Christ to better understand how the Bible and theological concepts of God relate to their faith. Discussing theological concepts and tracing the themes of the Bible, the author invites readers to dwell on the Word that God has provided to us so that not only will they receive salvation but also become full and dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 4, 2017
• ISBN: 9781512797794

Zach Meys

Zach Meys is an Ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He is a graduate of Southeastern University and is continuing his education through Regent University School of Divinity. Zach is passionate about theology and discipleship. His desire is to see Christians grow in their faith and he believes a theological understanding is essential for that growth.

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ISBN: 978-1-5127-9780-0 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2017911876

WestBow Press rev. date: 08/02/2017

Contents

Foreword

Chapter 1    Discipleship

Chapter 2    Worldview

Chapter 3    God Made Known to All

Chapter 4    Who Am I?

Chapter 5    Who Is Jesus?

Chapter 6    Who Is the Holy Spirit?

Chapter 7    What Is Your Purpose?

Foreword

W hen I entered Christian ministry twenty-five years ago, the ideologies and behaviors of the world were different. People regarded honor and respect as important virtues needing to be passed on to the next generation. Although moral boundaries that were once universally agreed on were beginning to be challenged by the progressive movement, society still agreed with a universal standard.

Although the Bible was being replaced by science and technology, its sacredness and worth were still being pursued somewhat by the younger generation. Today, the younger generation sees the scriptures and their contents as fables and insignificant in shaping their purposes and meanings in life. This has created a vacuum between biblical literacy and a person’s faith. Today, with a consumer mentality gripping the church promoted by motivational speakers lacking expository preaching disciplines, the average Christian is biblically illiterate. Considering that many within the church claim to love Jesus but lack a desire for the Word, those called to shepherd the sheep must resist church-growth gimmicks that lack discipleship.

This book, written by a young minister, offers the basic biblical structure for the new believer, casual Bible reader, or young person who lives in a pluralistic society. Zach returns his reader to biblical orthodoxy while carefully crafting practical examples of how the Bible is relevant to daily life. Seldom will you find a young minister who rightly divides the Word of God with careful emphasis placed on doctrinal truth.

Zach’s practical applications and reflection questions at the end of each chapter provide opportunities for the new convert, casual Bible reader, or teenager to discover the rich truths of God’s Word. Let’s join his efforts by eliminating biblical illiteracy from this generation that is commissioned to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Rev. Daniel Meys

Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God