Christian Compass

You Believe in Jesus Christ. Are You Confident in Your Walk of Faith?
Knowing about Christianity and knowing how to live as a Christian are not necessarily the same thing. If you believe in Jesus Christ but still have questions about what He expects of you, how to grow closer to Him, or how to find assurance in His promise of salvation, Christian Compass was written with you in mind.

Christian Compass: What the Bible Teaches About Christianity is a practical, Scripture-based guide to help you find answers, strengthen your faith, and move forward in your Christian walk with greater understanding, purpose, and confidence.

Discover what the Bible teaches—and how it applies to your life.
Christianity today can seem complicated. Conflicting interpretations, denominational differences, and unfamiliar religious traditions can leave believers uncertain about what the Bible actually teaches. Even those who regularly attend church may have important questions that remain unanswered.

Christian Compass takes you back to Scripture, exploring the foundations of Christian faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ and His apostles. Written in clear, accessible language, it helps you understand God's purpose for humanity, His promise of salvation, and how to put His teachings into practice in your daily life.

You may have wondered…

• What is God's purpose for creation, and how do I fit into His plan?
• Why does God allow suffering and death?
• Why is faith in Jesus Christ essential for salvation?
• How can I know whether I am truly following Jesus Christ?
• What exactly does the Bible teach about eternal life in God's kingdom?
• Do I need to belong to a church? If so, how do I choose one?
• How can I read the Bible and better understand what it teaches?

Written from a lifetime of studying and sharing God's Word.
The author understands the uncertainty that can accompany a developing Christian faith because he experienced it himself. Drawing on more than four decades of Bible study, teaching, preaching, and lay ministry, he shares what he has learned to help others find greater understanding and confidence in their own walk of faith.

Your journey of faith deserves a clear direction.
Life is uncertain, but God's promises provide a firm foundation for your journey of faith. Through prayer, a better understanding of Scripture, and a sincere desire to follow Jesus Christ, you can continue growing in faith and confidence in God's promises.

Let Christian Compass help you find your spiritual bearings and move forward toward a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the Lord.

James Barton has spent more than four decades studying the Bible and sharing its message through preaching, public outreach seminars, overseas missionary work, pastoral care, and Bible teaching. He currently hosts two weekly community Bible Reading Group meetings to help people become thoughtful and confident Bible readers. Christian Compass is his second book, following an earlier work, Bible Reading Companion, which is currently being expanded and rewritten.

Gord serves as a linguistics professor at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Ontario. He is a lifelong student of Scripture and has devoted decades to teaching and lay ministry. He is widely regarded as a speaker at Bible schools and Christian events across Canada and the United States.