“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). This has never been more true than today. The church in the West has welcomed a flood of heresy and false gospels because neither Christians nor their leaders understand the fundamentals of the faith. Almost every problem believers face is due to a lack of understanding, and of applying, these fundamental principles in their lives.
The author seeks to reestablish the foundational principles of the Faith that have long been lost to the modern church. According to Hebrews 5:12, every Christian must know, and understand these principles, but more, should be able to teach them to new believers.
The book has been designed to be easily understood by the average Christian, but also to be used as a study guide in churches, home groups, new member classes, and adult Bible classes. To this end, each chapter concludes with a study guide which will help the reader as well as those who lead Bible studies to thoroughly comprehend the lessons. At the end of the book is an appendix containing some helpful hints how to lead study groups more effectively.
Anton Bosch ( - )
Privileged to be born into a long line of preachers, Anton Bosch met the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour in 1968. In 1971 he entered the Theological College of South Africa for two years, completed the third year by correspondence and was awarded the Diploma in Theology. In 2005 he was awarded the degree Master in Theology cum laude. The title of his dissertation was “The pastoral and practical principles on which the churches in the New Testament are based”. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Biblical Studies.In 2003 he was elected to the board of the International Fellowship of Christian Believers (formerly OFFI) with responsibility for the African continent and in 2004 was asked to serve as its international president. At the end of 2003 he was called to assist Burbank Community Church (Los Angeles, California) as it’s senior pastor.. In 2009 the church moved to new premises in Sun Valley and us now known as Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC). Anton continues to teach at SVCC. It has been his life-long quest to rediscover New Testament Christianity and to call Christians and churches back to knowing, believing and living the Bible. He has planted a number of churches that are based on these principles. He is passionate about a correct exegesis of the Word and specialises in expository preaching and teaching.
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