On Sunday mornings at Grace Community Church, where John MacArthur preaches, small groups gather together in Fundamentals of the Faith classes to use this manual of thirteen lessons that blend basic biblical truths with personal obedience and service. For the first time ever, Fundamentals of the Faith is available to everyone in book form. With topics ranging from “God: His Character and Attributes” to “The Church: Fellowship and Worship,” this study is ideal for discipling new believers or realizing afresh what it means to follow Jesus. Each lesson is loaded with learning tools to help you engage Scripture: A link to 13 free downloadable messages by John MacArthur himself - Study questions and memory verses - Suggestions for practical application If you are a new believer or know someone who is, Fundamentals of the Faith is the perfect resource for establishing a solid biblical foundation for the Christian life. Fundamentals of the Faith is the outgrowth of the belief that the essence of Christianity is truththe truth about God, the truth about man, and the truth about Christ.John MacArthur Do you desire for you and your church to stand on rock-solid theological doctrine? Do you want new believers to take off in their spiritual growth? Do you long to see more mature Christians equipped in evangelism and discipleship, and for your church to enjoy greater unity? Then Fundamentals of the Faith is for you! This rich and easy-to-follow workbookdeveloped through decades of refinement by elders, teachers, and pastors at Grace Community Churchis a resource for believers of all stages. Under the leadership of John MacArthur, this foundational material has been taught and tested in the classroom and has proven effective through the lives it has changed. These 13 lessons cover the foundational truths all believers need to know: Introduction to the Bible How to Know the Bible God: His Character and Attributes The Person of Jesus Christ The Work of Christ Salvation The Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Prayer and the Believer The Church: Fellowship and Worship Spiritual Gifts Evangelism and the Believer Obedience Gods Will and Guidance Each lesson is loaded with learning tools to help you engage Scripturea link to 13 free downloadable messages by John MacArthur, study questions, memory verses, and suggestions for practical application. Fundamentals of the Faith is the fruit of many years of preparation, instruction, and application. The power behind this exciting material is not in its format or layout, but in its basis: the Word of God. We know that when the Holy Spirit uses His Word in peoples heart, their lives are transformed.John MacArthur. Your life can be next! GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH was founded on July 1, 1956 as a nondenominational church with an emphasis on the basics of Christianity. Dr. John MacArthur has served as pastor since February 1969, continuing to build on the strong foundation of sound doctrine, spiritual leadership, and active service to God and the community. JOHN MACARTHUR is the late pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California; president of The Master's College and Seminary; and featured teacher for the Grace to You media ministry. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of "Grace to You" are seen and heard by millions worldwide. John had also written several bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible , The Gospel According to Jesus , The New Testament Commentary series, Twelve Ordinary Men , and The Truth War .