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Basic Christianity (Christianity 101)

At the request of a few people, I have begun a series examining the basic teachings of Christianity. Consider it something of a “Christianity 101.” The series is intended for two main audiences. The first is people who are not Christians and are seeking to know something about this faith. The second is people who are Christians but may have only a basic knowledge of Christianity. In order to reach these audiences, I have purposely avoided using “Christianese” words and phrases and have done my best to avoid using concepts that have not yet been explained.

Here are the articles thus far:

  1. Basic Christianity Part One- Ground Rules & Presuppositions
  2. Basic Christianity Part Two – Introduction
  3. Basic Christianity Part Three – What is God?
  4. Basic Christianity Part Four – The Trinity
  5. Basic Christianity Part Five – God’s Revelation
  6. Basic Christianity Part Six – The Bible
  7. Basic Christianity Part Seven – Creation

I am attempting to write at least one article per week. I expect there to be at least another ten articles in this series.


  • Winters Cold and Heavens Joy

    Winter’s Cold and Heaven’s Joy

    Some Christians seem to bloom like early spring flowers—holding joyful, steadfast faith even in the coldest trials and foreshadowing the endless summer to come.

  • A La Carte Friday 2

    A La Carte (April 10)

    Make dating great again / Healthy churches behind bars / How Satan tempts you and how to respond / Fears of cognitive decline / The heavens are still declaring / A La Quiz / and more.

  • A La Carte Thursday 1

    A La Carte (April 9)

    What makes a Christian dad Christian? / Why do we take drugs? / Is Gen Z turning to Catholicism? / Prayers for married men to pray / A future or current pastor’s wife / The genius of dirt / and more.

  • A La Carte Collection cover image

    A La Carte (April 8)

    I’ll start with me / Once a promiscuous woman, always a promiscuous woman / 1,000 people got baptized on Easter Sunday / The authenticity trap / Advice for new elders / Book reviews / Sales and deals / and more.

  • A La Carte Collection cover image

    A La Carte (April 7)

    The secular hole in Christian thought / Sex is worship / Christian movie characters who act like Christians / The usefulness of public debates / Wear your own armor / New book releases / Kindle deals / and more.