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Basic Truths of the Christian Faith

Twenty-nine foundational truths, grouped into seven areas — from who God is, to what went wrong, to what’s still to come. Read them in order, or jump to whatever question is on your mind.

Who Is God

Truths 1–4
  1. 1 What is the purpose of my life?
  2. 2 Who is God?
  3. 3 What is the Trinity?
  4. 4 What is creation?

Sin and Our Need

Truths 5–9
  1. 5 What is the Fall?
  2. 6 What is sin?
  3. 7 How can people know how to please God if they are born sinful?
  4. 8 Will God allow our sin to go unpunished?
  5. 9 How is it possible to escape the punishment for our sin?

The Redeemer

Truths 10–14
  1. 10 Who is the Redeemer?
  2. 11 Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?
  3. 12 Why must the Redeemer be truly human?
  4. 13 Why must the Redeemer be truly God?
  5. 14 Is Jesus the only Savior?

Faith, Grace

Truths 15–18
  1. 15 What is faith in Jesus Christ?
  2. 16 Where does faith in Jesus Christ come from?
  3. 17 What is grace?
  4. 18 What does justification mean?

Spirit and Growth

Truths 19–23
  1. 19 Who is the Holy Spirit?
  2. 20 How does the Holy Spirit help God’s children?
  3. 21 What does sanctification mean?
  4. 22 Why do God’s children still sin?
  5. 23 What describes the providence of God?

Prayer and Church

Truths 24–26
  1. 24 What is prayer?
  2. 25 What is the Bible?
  3. 26 What is the Church?

What’s Still Ahead

Truths 27–29
  1. 27 Where is Jesus now?
  2. 28 Will Jesus return?
  3. 29 What is eternal life?