New to faith and unsure where to start? This path moves from what Christians believe, to reading the Bible and knowing God himself, to facing doubts and the spiritual battle, to living with God every day. The first two are short; allow a week or two for each of the rest.
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The Apostles' CreedStart with the skeleton of the faith: twelve short articles covering Father, Son, Spirit and the gospel. Memorise it and keep returning to it.About this book → -
The Westminster Shorter CatechismThe Creed unfolded question by question, beginning with "What is the chief end of man?" Read a few questions a day and look up the Scripture proofs.About this book → -
How to Read the Bible for All Its WorthLearn to read Scripture for yourself — how letters, narratives, poetry and prophecy each work — so you can read whole books of the Bible, not just verses.About this book → -
Knowing GodHaving learned to read the Bible, come to know the God it reveals. Packer leads us to meditate on his attributes, reminding us that knowing about God is not the same as knowing God.About this book → -
Mere ChristianityFor the question "Why do you believe?" Lewis reasons from our universal sense of right and wrong to the Christian faith, and on to how Christians should live.About this book → -
The Pilgrim's ProgressSee the whole journey — the wicket gate, the cross, the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair, Doubting Castle. Look for yourself in its characters.About this book → -
The Practice of the Presence of GodFinally, bring faith into every hour. Brother Lawrence learned God's presence among the pots and pans; faith is not only for Sundays.About this book →