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Think of a friend of yours whom I have never met and, for the sake of simplicity, let us say that his name is Michael. Let us also say that, for the moment, I cannot meet or talk to Michael. How would you prove to me that Michael exists? It is not enough to prove that \u201cA man whom I would call Michael exists,\u201d for you must prove to me that this particular person exists, a person who stands so tall, has a certain color of hair, a certain color of eyes, a certain temperament, certain likes and dislikes, etc. How would you prove to me that your friend actually exists? Once you discover the method by which you can prove the existence of Michael, you will have also discovered the method by which we can prove the existence of the Christian God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The purpose of this booklet is to introduce the Christian, especially the new Christian, to the basic doctrines of Christianity, that is, the doctrines that make Christianity, Christianity. The Christian faith certainly includes many other doctrines (such as baptism), but these are the doctrines that are essential to the faith. We will not cover any of the doctrines as thoroughly as they can be; there are plenty of excellent books that already do that. We will simply explain what the doctrine is, present the Scriptures that support the doctrine, and answer some common objections raised against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are twelve doctrines which are the only salvation issues according to the Bible. They are the basic doctrines of Christianity and they are the doctrines that one must believe in order to be a Christian and to be saved. All other doctrines are non-salvation issues. They do not determine if a person is a Christian and is saved. This short booklet briefly explains what those doctrines are and why they are salvation issues. It serves as a handy reference book for those who wish to know which doctrines are salvation issues and which are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many believers sense that there is more to the Christian life than what they are experiencing. More of God\u2019s presence. More power. More evidence that the Holy Spirit is actively at work. Earnestly Desire the Best Gifts: A Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12\u201314<\/em> was written for that hunger. In this heartfelt exploration, Clayton Howard Ford invites readers to slow down and revisit Paul\u2019s words to the Corinthian church with fresh eyes. He begins where Scripture does, with the baptism in the Holy Spirit, describing it not as a doctrine to debate, but as a living encounter that empowers believers for bold witness and meaningful ministry. Along the way, he gently addresses the questions many carry quietly in their hearts, helping readers recognize how the Spirit moves and why His work still matters today. This is an invitation to move beyond curiosity, to deepen your walk with God, and to rediscover what it means to earnestly desire the best gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews tells his readers that they are immature. He says that they are babes who still need the milk of the word instead of solid food (Heb. 5:12-14). But his goal is to not leave them there. \u201cTherefore,\u201d he says, \u201cleaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection\u201d (Heb. 6:1). The Greek word for \u201cperfection\u201d is teleios<\/em>, which also means “maturity.” He means, \u201cLet us go on to maturity.\u201d
The writer then lists the elementary principles of Christ in Heb. 6:1-2: repentance from dead works, faith toward God, the doctrine of baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. He says that these principles are the foundation of Christian living and that he should not have to lay this foundation again. His readers should already know what they are. However, many Christians today are not familiar with these six principles. This book intends to lay that foundation for them by teaching what these elementary principles are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sounding the call for Christians to become as mature as Christ is, Ford demonstrates how taking the wrong view on issues, such as tithing, the gifts of the Spirit, women’s role in the Church, and many others, leaves the modern Western Church weak and ineffective. Citing the works of the Early Church leaders, Ford encourages the Church to return to what it used to believe: the truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lessons in this book are verse-by-verse expositions on the Epistle to the Hebrews, chapters one and two. Along the way, we will discuss such topics as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n