In Core Christianity, author, pastor, and theologian Mike Horton explains the essential and basic beliefs that all Christians share. In addition to unpacking them in a way that is easy to understand, he shows why these beliefs matter to our lives today.

Introduction Chapter 1 Jesus is God This chapter moves from Jesus' claims to his resurrection as the proof of the Christian faith. Chapter 2 God is Three Persons This chapter covers the Trinity and introduces the Spirit. Now that we know Jesus is God, what about the Spirit. Chapter 3 God is Great and Good This chapter covers the divine attributes. Chapter 4 God Speaks to Us This chapter will cover the concept of God's revelation to us. Chapter 5 God Made the World, But We've Made a Mess of It This chapter covers the doctrines of Creation and the Fall. Chapter 6 God Made a Promise---and Kept It This chapter covers the covenant of grace from Gen 3:15 to John the Baptist. Chapter 7 Joy to the World! This chapter covers the Incarnation, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Chapter 8 Jesus is Lord This chapter covers the Ascension, Pentecost, and the Church/Kingdom. Chapter 9 What Are We Waiting For? This chapter covers the doctrines of Last Things and the end times. Chapter 10 What Should We Be Doing in the Meantime? This chapter covers what the Bible teaches about vocation and our calling as Christians. Until Christ returns, what should we be doing?

When I was in college, I needed an introduction to what Christians believe about redemption---not what my own denomination believed but what all Christians have always believed. A favorite professor told me to read John Stott’s Basic Christianity, and that book was a gift of God for me. I still have my underlined copy. In Core Christianity you have a similar book, one fit for a new generation the way Stott’s was for his generation. Here you will find what Christians believe about what most matters about the most important topics. You might need an extra copy to give to those who, like me many years ago, need an introduction to core Christianity. -- Scot McKnight, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary

When I was in college, I needed an introduction to what Christians believe about redemption---not what my own denomination believed but what all Christians have always believed. A favorite professor told me to read John Stott's Basic Christianity, and that book was a gift of God for me. I still have my underlined copy. In Core Christianity you have a similar book, one fit for a new generation the way Stott's was for his generation. Here you will find what Christians believe about what most matters about the most important topics. You might need an extra copy to give to those who, like me many years ago, need an introduction to core Christianity. -- Scot McKnight, Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary I read straight through this solid book on the central truths of the Christian faith and was impressed. But when I searched the text for some of the standard technical terms of theology, I found that Horton had managed to deliver the whole message in simple, nontechnical language. Then I was doubly impressed. This is a very useful little book. -- Fred Sanders, Professor, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University Here we meet a skilled master seeking to train the novice. Taking rich theological concepts and explaining them in a way that is both beautiful and practical, Horton's book proves genuinely inviting to the newcomer. Learn from a master who is not afraid to put things simply and clearly. -- Kelly Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College