Core Teachings Of The Christian Faith: Future Hope with Bishops Leah Gregory and Mike Lowry

Left Behind is the first book in the Left Behind series and narrates the story of the Rapture and its immediate aftermath. The novel follows characters such as Rayford Steele, a pilot, and Buck Williams, a journalist, as they navigate a world where millions of people, including all children and babies, have suddenly vanished. The story delves into Christian eschatology, particularly dispensationalism and premillennialism, and introduces the character of Nicolae Carpathia, who is revealed to be the Antichrist. The book sets the stage for the seven-year Tribulation period and the formation of the Tribulation Force, a group of Christians resisting the Antichrist's reign.

Profoundly Christian, Distinctly Methodist outlines the theological distinctives of Methodism and how they inform faithful Christian discipleship. Barnett and Vickers present Methodist doctrine as rooted in Scripture, tradition, and the means of grace, arguing for a theology that is both historically grounded and practically lived. The book addresses core topics such as the authority of Scripture, the role of Christ, sanctification, and how Methodist practices foster spiritual growth. It is intended as an accessible guide for clergy and laity seeking doctrinal clarity and a robust Methodist identity. The authors emphasize the integration of doctrine and mission, urging readers to let theology shape faithful Christian action.