{"product_id":"roots-of-our-faith-morgan-byrd-9781774840429","title":"Roots of Our Faith: The Abstract of Principles Explained and Applied","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince theology is practical and has important implications for our lives and our churches, it is helpful to review the foundations of our beliefs and ask questions to deepen our understanding. In \u003cem\u003eRoots of Our Faith\u003c\/em\u003e, Morgan Byrd takes the reader on a journey through the rich doctrines of the Bible in a simple but thorough way, using the \u003cem\u003eAbstract of Principles \u003c\/em\u003e(1858) as a guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAbstract of Principles \u003c\/em\u003ehas long served as a summary of foundational biblical doctrines in Southern Baptist life. While brief, the \u003cem\u003eAbstract \u003c\/em\u003eis also diverse, clear, rich and rooted in the Scriptures. Byrd started using the \u003cem\u003eAbstract \u003c\/em\u003eas a base for teaching doctrine at his church, and this book is the eventual result of that teaching ministry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a pastor's heart, Byrd expounds the biblical and theological basis for each article through an overview, an exploration of its Scriptural foundations, a line-by-line explanation, a look at misconceptions about the article and, finally, its practical application. This is deep, grounding theology for Christians of any age or life circumstance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are twenty articles in the \u003cem\u003eAbstract\u003c\/em\u003e: The Scriptures, God, The Trinity, Providence, Election, The Fall of Man, The Mediator, Regeneration, Repentance, Faith, Justification, Sanctification, Perseverance of the Saints, The Church, Baptism, The Lord's Supper, The Lord's Day, Liberty of Conscience, The Resurrection and The Judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is hoped that \u003cem\u003eRoots of Our Faith \u003c\/em\u003ewill encourage Christians to grow in their love and understanding of God and be challenged to live out their faith with holiness and joy. May it also serve as a stimulus to those who have not yet embraced Christ as Saviour and Lord. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuitable for private reading or as the basis for a group or church study. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Morgan Byrd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1774840421\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781774840429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e H\u0026amp;e Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.78d","brand":"Morgan Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052255965439,"sku":"9781774840429","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6715d004-e33e-4f4f-9cf7-2c47133b36ae.jpg?v=1685017795","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/roots-of-our-faith-morgan-byrd-9781774840429","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}