
What does it mean to be a Christian? It is to know that we are sinners and to cast ourselves on the mercy of Jesus. It is to declare that Jesus is Lord, understanding that His lordship affects both what we believe and how we live. When it comes to Christian faith, these are main things, and these are plain things.
In this study, Alistair Begg identifies the essential elements of life as a Christian, starting with conversion and then elaborating on how believers are to live out their faith among a community of believers. These are not the “basics” in the sense of being something we move beyond. Rather, they are foundational for a Christian’s lifelong walk with God, and they are relevant to new believers and mature ones alike.