Essential Christianity

I FIRST READ THIS BOOK ABOUT 13YRS AGO AND I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY BY DR. WALTER MARTINS INCREDIBLE STEP BY STEP EXPANATIONS OF BASIC CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE.THIS BOOK IS A MUST BY ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN KNOWING NOT ONLY WHAT THEY BELIEVE BUT WHY THEY BELIEVE IT. IT IS POWERFUL AND YET AT THE SAME TIME VERY TOUCHING TO THE SOUL.I KNOW THIS BOOK WILL INSPIRE AND BLESS EVERYONE WHO TAKES THE TIME TO READ ITS PAGES.13YRS LATER THIS BOOK STRENGTHENS ME AS IF IT WERE THE 1ST TIME IVE READ IT.ENJOY!

Walter Martin, founder of the "Bible Answer Man" program and author of sevreal books about cults wrote this text in 1962 about the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. The book's strength is that it is concise while not sacraficing scriptural analysis and well layed out arguemnts for the truth of the Christian doctrines presented in this text. Of course, because Martin was a controversial and colorful personality, many may dismiss this book entirely, but most evangelicals will agree with this text. It is important to note, that though this book is not entirely in line with an Orthodox or Catholic perspective, many Christians from these branches (for lack of a better word) will learn from this book as well. In a 133 pages, Martin wrote a book that is interesting, informing and understandable as well.

Walter Martin, a real scholar and defender of orthodox Christianity is once again seen in this book doing what he does best. His work is short, but to the point and very well presented. Whether you know anything about Christian issues or beliefs or not, this book is worth the reading time. I have studied much longer books on doctrine, but few hit such important topics so well and in such an easy reading format.

Walter Martin has written an "Essential" hanbook for the serious Christian that wants to know how to defend their faith. It is written with Apologetics in mind and designed so that it not only tells you what orthodox Christianity has historically held to be the TRUTH but how to defend it to those that are skeptics or cultists and that attack it. Dr. Martin has given a great tool for us to use. It is understandable for the novice and useful for the scholar. May Jesus continue to use it in His service.

Great book. Takes to basic elements of the christian faith and explains them in detail. Would recommend to anyone wanting to know what the essential christian faith is all about. This book was written by a scholar. He also was the leader in cult research for over 30 years. A great defender of the true biblical essential doctrines of the faith.