What do I believe? This question is something that any Christian should ask himself. And in this book, Gregg Allison endeavors to help the Christian find that. His method is this: 1) understand the doctrine, 2) enact the doctrine, and 3) teach the doctrine. This is an effective method to not only know what we believe and why we believe it but also to be able to share those beliefs with others.
While he uses good methods, and many of the teachings are Biblically true, one of the problems of Allison's book is the inherent Calvinism in his teachings. While this does not affect every doctrine and teaching, it certainly affects teaching on salvation. While this is an ideal book to teach some other doctrines, believers are better off going elsewhere to specifically look for teachings on the doctrines that are affected by Calvinism, like salvation. For these reasons, I give this book 3 stars out of 5.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THIS BOOK:
Allison, Gregg R. 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith: A Guide to Understanding and Teaching Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2018.
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL: I received a complimentary copy of this book through the Baker Book Bloggers book review program, which requires an honest, though not necessarily positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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