Introduction: A Gospel Reawakening

What Do You Believe?

Everyone will have to answer this question at some point in life, whether in response to someone asking or for the sake of one’s own search. No one can go through life without a set of core beliefs—even if that belief is that there’s nothing to believe in!

If you are interested in what Christianity teaches from the Bible, or you are a believer in Jesus who desires to know more about the teachings of Scripture, then you are seeking to answer the question: “What is the Christian faith?”

What Do Christians Believe, Teach, and Confess?

Unfortunately, you may struggle to get clear and consistent answers today about what the Christian faith is. There is a dizzying variety of answers a person can hear or read regarding the many teachings of the Christian faith. This diversity results from the different kinds of Christian churches, or denominations.

You will discover a challenging contradiction, or polarity, among different Christian belief systems. Roman Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox emphasize sacraments, liturgy, tradition, and doing good works. Evangelical Protestants emphasize preaching the Word, Scripture alone, salvation by faith, and worship from the heart.