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    First Steps for Disciples
    First Steps for Disciples
    First Steps for Disciples
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    First Steps for Disciples

    By Dr David L Cook

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    Think Christianity is for you? Wondering where to start with things like the Bible, prayer, church? Then you are who this short 4 part course booklet was written for. It covers the basic fundamentals of the faith and what it means to become a Christian. We then explore how our relationship with God grows through the Bible and prayer, and discuss the problems we may encounter. Then of course there's the matter of being part of a church. It may be all new to you, but help is at hand. Part of the Epistole Bible Study Series, by the late Dr David L Cook, it's designed for self study with the help of a mentor/leader if possible.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr David L Cook
    Release dateAug 19, 2014
    ISBN9781311564917
    First Steps for Disciples
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    Dr David L Cook

    Dr David L Cook ( 1932 - 2013) was a highly experienced Scottish educationalist and Bible teacher. He worked in education all his life, first as a classics teacher, and then secondary school headmaster. He studied the Bible continually throughout his life, and was familiar with NT Greek and also Hebrew. As well as his MA in the classics, he obtained both a BD and a PhD in Theology. From a young man until his late 70s, he travelled all over Scotland, and beyond, preaching and teaching, mainly in Brethren churches. He wrote several Bible Study booklets, which he had hoped to revise and make available, but he passed away before that work was completed. His family have completed that work and the studies are now available as the Epistole Bible Study Series.

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      First Steps for Disciples - Dr David L Cook

      First Steps for Disciples

      By Dr David L Cook

      Copyright 2013 Dr David L Cook

      Smashwords Edition

      Epistole Bible Studies Series

      See www.epistole.co.uk for information on print editions.

      cover image by Gill Morrison

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. You are welcome to share it with your friends. This book may be reproduced, copied and distributed for non-commercial purposes, provided the book remains in its complete original form. Any other use, publication or adaptations of this work must only be undertaken with permission of Epistole Publications. Thank you for your support.

      Smashwords Edition ISBN: 9781311564917

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      About This Booklet

      The Basics For Starters

      Developing The Relationship

      Coping With Problems

      Being A Church Member

      About The Author

      More Titles In This Series

      Preface

      First Steps For Disciples

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      A Simple Basic Course

      For Anyone Wishing To Set Out On The

      Path Of Christian Discipleship

      If you have never done anything like this before, don’t worry! You will be able to cope with it.

      If you feel you don’t know very much about Christianity or the Bible or the Church, have no fear! This course has not been compiled for experts. It is for beginners and it is about first steps.

      If you can discuss the material in a group or with a more experienced Christian, so much the better. The references throughout it to your course leader assume you have such an opportunity.

      I invite you to approach it with an open mind and be ready to learn. Stick at it, for it will be well worthwhile. Here goes then!

      May God himself

      bless you and guide you

      in these first steps for disciples!

      About This Booklet

      It is assumed throughout these pages that you have regular contact with your course leader.

      There is no time frame for the completion of the course. The pace is determined by several variables - how much time you can devote to working through it, how familiar or unfamiliar you are with the ideas it presents; how often you can work at it on your own and how often you can meet with your leader for help and discussion.

      The whole is divided into four main parts. Each part has a number of sections. You may want to go over a section more than once and discuss its content. At the end of a unit there is section with the heading Thinking It Over. Make sure you allow time for this, because it will help you to get to grips with the main points you have just covered. Each of the main parts concludes with a short summary.

      There is available a range of resources

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