Doctrine is Vital

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>There is a paradox in the United States and Western society. You can get over 20 different versions of the Holy Bible in print audio digital downloads computer programs and phone apps. We have more Bibles available today than at any other time in human history. Yet Biblical literacy is at lows not seen since perhaps the start of the Reformation! A few examples of this ignorance are in order.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Sodom and Gomorrah were husband and wife according to over half of graduating high school seniors.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>'God helps those who help themselves' is in the Bible as per 80% of Americans.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Less than 50% of adults can name all four gospels of the New Testament.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Six out of ten Americans cannot name five of the Ten Commandments.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Given that our culture is in large part based on the principles and precepts found in the Bible this is sad. However the church today is only slightly better than society as a whole. This is tragic! There was a time when all Christian denominations had a catechism. It was basic instruction in the Bible and Christian doctrine.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For at least a generation sound Biblical doctrine has been minimized and/or ignored with the net results being scores of Christians in 'spiritual diapers.' It is like trying to ride a bicycle with a defective front wheel at best and no front wheel at worst. Either way you do not get to the desired destination.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Biblical doctrine is the front wheel of bicycle of the Christian Life; it provides direction. (The Holy Spirit is the back wheel providing the power.) This book is a call to pastors and churches to return to preaching and teaching of Biblical doctrine. It is a challenge to every Christian to understand basic Biblical doctrine and grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Doctrine is Vital: Essential Food for Christian Living gives the Biblical reasons why doctrine is important with supporting Scriptures in their proper context in our everyday lives. This is NOT a dry theological study but an easy to read book with illustrations stories and fresh insights. It may be what you are looking for in order to have a deeper relationship with God.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>My desire is for every child of God to become an Epic of God's amazing grace! If I may use a quote from my first book Becoming God's Epic: 'You cannot become God's Epic without knowing God's Word!'</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>May the Lord bless and keep you as you walk down life's path. </span></p><p></p>