Starting Point

Welcome to Starting Point---a journey of discovering the broad arch of God's story and where you fit into the narrative. Whether you are new to the Christian faith, simply curious about it, or reexamining it after time away from church, you'll appreciate the accepting, conversational, small group environment.

 

Discovery Series. Book 1: Discovering the Christian Life

This first course is designed to build a firm foundation for the Christian life through an understanding of God's grace. The primary issues explored are:

  • What does it mean to be saved?
  • What does it mean to walk by faith?
  • How do I live for God?

 

Basic Christianity

A remarkable resource from one of our most beloved leaders! In Basic Christianity John Stott clearly explains the fundamental claims of the Christian faith and explores how these beliefs impact the lives of believers. This volume is perfect for seekers who are desperate to know whether Christianity makes sense and believers who long for a deeper understanding of Christian belief. This resource deserves a place on every disciple's shelf.

Coming soon to the Forest Hill Bookstore.

Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe

Mark Driscoll, a controversial pastor for his often brash teaching, and Gerry Breshears, professor of theology at Western Seminary, combine for this book that describes the heart of Christian truth claims or doctrines. The pair attempt—and accomplish—vigorous interaction with biblical texts, systematic doctrine, culture, and flawed thinking; they directly address the reader, urging repentance and faith. Drawing on orthodox Reformed and Protestant theology, the book moves from God, stays on God, and ends with God. The book is organized around the actions of God: God is, speaks, makes, loves, judges, pursues, comes, dies, saves, sends, transforms, gives, reigns. The book could be used in universities, churches, or seminaries for systematic teaching of this particular strain of Christianity; it makes the most plainspoken and comprehensive case for the new Reformed Protestant Christianity today. Forest Hill LifeGroups will love the Small Groups Resources section in the back of the book that takes each concept and offers an outline for assimilating the information, including questions for group discussion. 

Foundations

A series produced by Saddleback church, Foundations provides 4 week studies on issues fundamental to the Christian faith. Topics include God, The Bible, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, Creation, Salvation, etc. This is a great study option once your group has engaged in a survey of Foundational topics in the Christian faith. Order directly from Saddleback by clicking the icon above. 

 

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