• Looks at the history of the Church, from the first century to the present day
• Summarizes important Christian doctrines and beliefs
• Compares Christianity with other religions
• Aims to help us grow in faith through the disciplines of prayer and study
• Provides answers to common challenges to Christianity
• Offers some ways to share our faith with others
• Sets forth biblical guidelines for Christians to use in developing personal habits of godly living.

These are the ten 25-minute DVD sessions:

Session Titles:

Disc 1
1. The Story and Message of the Bible | 2. The Hebrew Scriptures | 3. The World, Life and Ministry of Jesus | 4. The Gospel Testimonies to Jesus | 5. Paul and the Outward Movement

Disc 2
6. A Brief History of Christianity | 7. Christian Doctrines and Beliefs | 8. Other Religions and Beliefs | 9. Growing In and Sharing Christ | 10. Living Christianly in the World.

Who is the course for?

Everyone! The course is truly international in scope and can be used in church Bible study groups and house/home groups, or for personal study by new Christians or older Christians looking for a better grounding in the basics, or simply some refreshment.

The level is similar to that of Tom Wright's popular ...for Everyone New Testament guides. Tom is a great communicator, and the sessions are relaxed and easy to watch.



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Can you tell me more about the course components?

How might I structure a group session?
How are the DVD sessions structured? How long are they?
All these questions are addressed on pages v-vi of the Leader's Guide, which you can download free >>

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Do I need any special training to lead a group?

No. The Leader's Guide, available to download free, offers guidance and provides questions relating to each of the ten sessions, which are designed to stimulate feedback and debate.





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How many people should there be in a group?

Five Study Guides are included in each pack, and additional copies are available separately. Five to ten people is probably the ideal size for a group.



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Is the Study Guide suitable for reading on its own?

Yes, it gives a very helpful overview of the Christian faith. This is what some reviewers have written:

'Both a guidebook for enquirers and beginners and a refresher course for the casual reader, this brief survey of the Christian Bible, Christian beliefs, Christian history, Christian living, and Christianity alongside other faiths is a book that excels. Brisk, exact, and user-friendly, it merits a very wide ministry, and will bring clarity of focus wherever it goes.'
J. I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver and author of Knowing God

'Living Faith is an excellent roadmap for those starting out on the Christian journey. It is a good primer on the history of the Bible. It paints an excellent picture of the Big Story of God at work, and shows how the different parts of the Bible fit together. I warmly recommend it to all who want to flesh out their understanding of what it means to be a follower of Christ.'
Leighton Ford, President, Leighton Ford Ministries

And in his Foreword to the Study Guide Tom Wright says:

'My hope and prayer is that through [this guide] you will not only learn a great deal, but that you will be brought to hear and understand the living word of God more fully for yourself.'



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How does A Handbook of the Christian Faith relate to the course?

This is the sourcebook for the Study Guide (the former is 320 pages long, the latter only 72). The ten chapters in each book correspond with the ten DVD sessions. The handbook will be of use to participants and leaders who want to explore the material presented in greater depth. Leaders will find it helpful in answering participants' questions.