{"product_id":"true-christianity-james-e-gibson-9780998877419","title":"True Christianity: It May Not Be What You Think","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrue Christianity: It May Not Be What You Think seeks to define authentic Christianity and to help persons progress toward practicing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thought-provoking chapters even include one (chapter 49) discussing some almost unbelievable incidents the author has personally experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition includes numerous small corrections, changes, and\/or updates, hundreds total, that make it better than the second edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book's introduction is followed by 51 mainly very short chapters that are subdivided into five parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters in the first part define true Christianity (also called authentic Christianity or real Christianity) and offer general guidelines for practicing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters in the second section discuss specific attitudes and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters in the third segment cover specific behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fourth portion is probably the most unusual one. It discusses the relationship between Christianity and some other beliefs and practices. This fourth section includes generally very brief discussions of subjects such as atheism, agnosticism, religions other than Christianity, hypnotism, mental illness, and ESP. One chapter in this fourth part deals briefly with some of the unusual events the author has experienced or witnessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart five concludes the book with a brief summary\/epilogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few chapters in the book deal much with the author's own views and\/or experiences. A few cite numerous other sources to support the author's views. All chapters reflect the author's personal perspective rather than that of any particular Christian denomination or any other person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter after the introduction contains two or more sometimes provocative \"Questions for Reflection and Discussion.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author hopes the book will help persons live happier, healthier, longer, more fruitful lives by coming closer to practicing true Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James E. Gibson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0998877417\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998877419\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e James E. Gibson, Freelance Writer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d","brand":"James E. Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48483845636351,"sku":"9780998877419","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad55245d-f96e-4996-a001-587be2594b74.jpg?v=1778040959","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/true-christianity-james-e-gibson-9780998877419","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}