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B I G Q U E S T I O N S : What the Bible Says about Troubling Issues
Life often presents us with difficult situations that cause us to ask hard
questions. For instance, you may wonder how a good God could let something
bad—even tragic—happen to you. Or you may wonder why Jesus Christ is the
only way to God. Aren’t other religions just as good? Everything from alternative lifestyles to the second coming of Christ is covered here. Turn to page A17
for the list of Big Questions.
C O R N E R S T O N E S : Foundational Truths of the Faith
Cornerstones—actual blocks of stone—were traditionally used to start
a building’s foundation. Likewise, the Cornerstones reading track helps you to
begin to lay a solid foundation for your faith. Here you will learn about God’s
character, Jesus’ life, and the Holy Spirit’s role in the lives of believers. Cornerstones also contains notes on essential Christian character traits that are developed and nurtured by a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Some of those
traits are love, forgiveness, purity, honesty, wisdom, peace, and joy. Turn to page
A19 for a description of the Cornerstones topics and where to find these notes.
F I R S T S T E P S : What to Do after You Have Accepted Christ
The phrase first steps brings to mind the image of a young child learning to walk. Like young children, new believers in Christ need to learn how
to walk, so to speak. For most people, the Christian life is a completely new
way of living. To help you learn to live this new life, the First Steps study notes
give you valuable building blocks for growing in faith. Here you will discover
the importance and “how to” of studying the Bible, praying, finding the right
church, resisting temptation, and seeking God’s will for your life. Turn to page
A31 for a description of the First Steps topics and where to find these notes.
O F F & R U N N I N G : How Your Faith Affects the Daily Aspects of Your Life
“How does God’s Word apply to my everyday life?” This is one of the
most widely asked questions about the Bible today. The Off & Running study
notes answer this question. Here you will discover how to put your faith into
action. You will see what the Bible has to say about important topics like marriage, parenting, priorities, conversation, and job performance. By helping you
apply biblical principles to these aspects of your life, Off & Running takes you
to the next level of the Christian life—living it day to day. Turn to page A40 for
a description of the Off & Running topics and where to find these notes.
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