The Simplified Guide: Understanding Paul's Letters to the Churches - Softcover

Hazelton, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193775684X ISBN 13: 9781937756840

Publisher: Deep River Books, 2013

Synopsis

Paul wrote to "all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (I Cor. 1:2). His instructions were not directed primarily to theologians, pastors, or priests. He wrote to the whole church – to regular Christians, like you and me – about the daily challenges that we confront in our walk with Christ. Paul is very clear—the gospel message of salvation is simple, straightforward and available to all who come in faith.Far from dry works of abstract theology, his letters provide practical instruction to people without any special theological training or educational credentials. Paul’s passion is seeing every believer put the gospel into practice.Almost everyone can readily grasp the essential elements of the gospel at a basic level. But many want to make it more complex than it is. Perhaps because it's difficult to accept that something so important can be so simple.In The Simplified Guide , David Hazelton collects Paul’s practical instructions on specific issues as faithfully and completely as possible. Rather than promoting a particular view or interpretation of these, Hazelton guides readers to make their own observations about applying Paul's instructions to their lives.

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About the Author

 
Like Paul, Dave's professional background is in the law and business. He is a senior partner in one of the world’s largest and most prestigious law firms. For many years Dave has taught Sunday School and has led Bible studies in his home, church, and workplace. Dave's passion is to lead Christians into deeper knowledge of and love for God. Dave has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 30 years. They have three children and live outside Washington, DC. He serves as an elder at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church. In his free time, you might catch him watching college basketball.

Review

“No doubt about it—The Simplified Guide will quickly become recommended reading for anyone wanting to effectively shine the light of Christ’s Gospel onto the pathways of their daily life.  In clear, concise and compelling language, author/lawyer David Hazelton opens up the letters of Paul and powerfully lets them speak not only into our individual Christian lives but into our corporate witness to a watching and ever-changing world.  Simply outstanding!” —Harold B. Smith, President and CEO of Christianity Today

“David Hazelton has a passion for God’s word and a gift for making it clear.  Not only will his book help you understand Paul’s letters to the churches, it will give you a firm grasp of the nature of the gospel and its implications for daily living.  If you love God’s word, you will love this book.” —John Koessler, Author, Professor & Chair, Department of Pastoral Studies, Moody Bible Institute

Edition details

• Publisher: Deep River Books
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193775684X
• ISBN 13: 9781937756840
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216