bassbum said:
He has so many questions and I would like to recommend a good book for him to read over the summmer that will give him a real soild understanding of the Christian Faith. He currently in not attending any church and I want him to know thruth from error. Any recommdations on such a book?
Bassbum,
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As a new Christian he will surely desire the sincere milk of the word and should be encouraged to spend time in the Bible daily. It would be wonderful if you or someone else would take him under your wing and mentor him. I would also encourage him to attend church where he can meet and benefit from fellowship with other Christians.
As far as books go there are many I would like to recommend to you but perhaps just two that I've recently finished would be good for starters.
"Assurance of Faith" by Louis Berkhof is a good short book which deals with the firm foundation of our Christian hope. Berkhof excels at revealing the direct connection between faith and assurance and counseling believers on the cultivation of that assurance. Another recommendation would be
"The Holiness of God" by R.C. Sproul Sr. It is an excellent study in holiness. That may sound like quite a heavy subject for someone new to the faith. However, it is absolutely essential to our spiritual growth that we have an appreciation of God's holiness. Only when we catch a glimpse of His holiness can we really began to appreciate how amazing is the grace of God in Christ our Savior!
Summary of Christian Doctrine by Berkhof is a very good book for starters to help them understand the key truths of the Reformed faith. It's also a book mature Christians can turn to for instruction.
The Doctrine of Repentence teaches the necessity of turning away from our sin to follow Jesus.
May God bless your efforts to encourage and influence your nephew and may He grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Wes
