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The Christian Belief for Everyone series comprises five guides to the basic ideas of the Christian faith. Full of stories and helpful illustrations, these guides have been written primarily for ordinary churchgoers, though they will no doubt also appeal to interested readers outside the church.The approach Alister McGrath adopts is non-denominational, very similar to the 'mere Christianity' advocated by C. S. Lewis. Indeed, the series may be seen as a guide to 'mere Christianity', focusing clearly as it does on the life of faith. We look at why Christians believe what they do; how we can best understand these ideas, and the difference they make to the way we think about ourselves and our world.The first volume, Faith and the Creeds, concentrates on the nature of faith and the history and relevance of the Creeds, in a thrilling reflection on what we really mean when we say 'I believe'. This is excellent preparation for exploring the leading themes of the Creeds in four subsequent volumes: The Living God, Lord and Saviour - Jesus of Nazareth, Spirit of the Living God and The Christian Life and Hope.

Continuing his series of guides to the basics of the faith, Alister McGrath's 'The Living God' adds depth to his Christian Belief for Everyone collection of 5 helpful and informative guides setting out the basic ideas of the Christian faith with insightful stories and enlightening illustrations.Compiled with the ordinary churchgoer in mind the guides will prove readable and engaging to interested readers outside the church who may have questions about the faith of Christians in relation to their own lives world issues and other faithsThe approach taken by accomplished author and communicator Alister McGrath is open to all denominations and a familiar parallel for readers of C S Lewis books such as Mere ChristianityThe series focuses on the life of faith as McGrath looks at why Christians believe what they do how these beliefs are best understood and how they impact on the way Christians think about themselves and their role in the worldThe first volume in the expanding series Faith and the Creeds concentrates on the nature of faith and the history and relevance of the creeds In a reflection on what Christians really mean when they say I believe This is excellent preparation for exploring the leading themes of the Creeds in four subsequent volumes The Living God Lord and Saviour Jesus of Nazareth Spirit of the Living God and The Christian Life and Hope.

The Christian Belief for Everyone series comprises five reliable, accessible and readable guides to the basic ideas of the Christian faith. Full of stories and helpful illustrations, these guides have been written primarily for ordinary churchgoers, but will also appeal to interested readers outside the Church.In this fourth volume of the series, we explore three interconnected themes: the activity of God in the world, as we experience the Holy Spirit infusing our lives with purpose and joy; the graciousness of God, who despite our constantly messing things up, loves us because God is loving; and the importance of the Church as the community of faith, in which we catch a glimpse - no matter how inadequate! - of the glory of heaven. The Spirit of Grace may be read as complete in itself, or with the other four titles in the series - Faith and the Creeds, The Living God, Lord and Saviour: Jesus of Nazareth and The Christian Life and Hope - to gain a thorough understanding of Christian belief. 'Highly recommended.' - Church of England Newspaper'Again and again, Alister McGrath elegantly performs that central task of any teacher: to enable his students and readers, starting from the familiar ground of of what they already know, to go on to explore new territory, and begin to see an expanded horizon.' - Church Times

Spirit of Grace by Lister McGrath is the fourth volume in this highly engaging series of study guides to the basics of Christian belief.Alister looks at the Holy Spirit, human nature, the doctrine of grace, and the place of the church in the Christian life. This easily readable and informative book is full of stories and helpful illustrations. His material has been tested out on congregations to ensure that it is enjoyable, useful, and easy to read and understand.Spirit of Grace follows on the author's well-received 'Faith and the Creeds' (February 2013), 'The Living God' (September 2013) and 'Lord and Saviour: Jesus of Nazareth' (April 2014). Next in the series, 'The Christian Life and Hope' is expected in April 2015.