Basic Growth Concepts
What you’ll find in this section are articles of varying length and depth that touch on those biblical concepts and truths that every growing believer needs to know. By the term “basic,” we do not mean simplistic but rather those biblical teachings that are foundational to Christian life and faith.
More Than A Summer Survivor
Summer can pose a major challenge to our faith and obedience to Christ. But it also can be a great opportunity to see your faith grow and an opportunity to
make some key...
Transferable Concept 11: How to Study the Bible Effectively
Thought there were only 10 Transferable Concepts? Think again! This TC, penned by the late founder of Campus Crusade, Dr. Bill Bright, is a helpful resource for getting...
The Road to New Life
This fresh and informative book about following Jesus will engage your mind and heart. It uses the principles behind salvation as a framework to explain the foundational...
The Christian and Good Deeds
When someone comes to faith in Christ, it is vital to establish them in their new-found faith. Cru has a series of follow-up materials for this purpose, entitled “Life...
How to Have a Quiet Time
A clear and compelling overview of how to spend daily time with God.
The Holy Spirit and Revival
An overview of the key components of being filled with the Spirit.
Jesus Manifesto
Christians have lost sight of the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. Christianity is, simply, Christ. It is not an ideology, a philosophy, a social ethic, a cause, a...
The Gospel of John Over Email
A free email series, taking you through the Gospel of John. Written for any believer or not-yet believer.
The Spiritual Starter Kit
A free 7-part email-series for a new believer. Covers basic follow-up. The person fills out their first name, email address, and the first one is in their mailbox in...
Transferable Concepts
Dr. Bill Bright wrote these articles at the very inception of Campus Crusade for Christ as an easy way to transfer the most essential truths of the faith to a young...
Satisfied?
This is the content and concepts of the Satisfied? booklet which explains how one is directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Thirsty Devotional
Thirsty is a two-week devotional that expands and develops all the concepts of the Spirit Filled Life, devoting a day’s reflection to each principle. You’ll find the...
The Obedience of Faith
In the book of James, he encourages believers not simply to be “hearers” of the word but “doers.” There’s an important place in the Christian life for...
The Believer’s Position in Christ
While there are several articles in this section detailing what’s true of us in Jesus Christ, this article provides a more biblical study of the subject and a more...
Bible Translations
Tom Hudzina maps out the basic differences between today’s popular Bible translations and explains the reasons behind the overwhelming diversity.
The Significance of Trials
Trials are the crucible of character transformation. But the determinative question in any trial is whether we will submit to it or run from it. This article provides...
Sin and Confession
While sin no longer keeps us from having a relationship with God, it does hinder our fellowship with him. This article explains the process of confession: how to restore...
Head of the House—Lordship of Christ
By comparing the different areas of our life to the rooms in a home, this article explains the process and necessity of yielding every area of our life to the Lordship...
Walking in the Spirit
While we are filled with the Holy Spirit the moment we trust Christ, learning to walk in the Spirit (fully empowered, reliant, yielded to God’s will) is a lifestyle...
Overview of the Bible
This article provides the basic background to all the books of the Bible. This is necessary information for the beginning student of God’s Word.
Invitation to Intimacy
Barbara Francis provides us with everything we need to know in order to grow deeper in love, trust, and intimacy with Jesus. Taken from the White Papers, Critical...
The Process of How We Grow
Unless we understand how God brings about growth and maturity in our life we will find ourselves resisting and not cooperating with the process. This article provides an...
Having an Eternal Perspective
Living with an eternal perspective is about living for those things that will last forever. Viewed from heaven, what will we wish we had done during our time here? Roger...
Good Old Grace
Bruce Narramore & Bill Counts lay out the foundation of the Christian life, explaining how every aspect of our salvation is an outworking of grace and not “works.”...
Seeing Christ in All of Scripture
To grow in our understanding of the Scripture we need to understand that, from Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is all about Jesus. This article sets the foundation for...
Keeping a Quiet Time Journal
From personal examples, Dayle Rogers explains how to keep Quiet Time journal, enabling you to capture and apply what God is teaching and showing you.
Biblical Community
Through an examination of Acts chapter two, this article draws out facets of biblical community that are essential for a growing Christian.
Scripture Memory
The primary vehicle for God’s transforming work in our life is the Scripture and so what better way to facilitate our spiritual growth than to know and memorize His...
Basic Follow-up: Classic Version
For many years this was the content used for Basic Follow-up in the Campus Ministry, covering the following topics: confession, assurance, growth, fellowship, and...
A Daily Time With the Lord
Nothing is more important to Christian growth than a daily time of prayer and study of the Scripture. This article explains how and why to have a daily Quiet Time.
The Authority of Scripture
This article provides the basic grounding for our belief and assurance that the Bible truly is the Word of God.
Justification—You Are Hereby Declared Innocent
This article provides a clear explanation and description of the doctrine of justification: that God has not simply forgiven our sin, but declared us to be righteous.
How to Study a Passage of Scripture
Taken from the devotional Four Sevens, Tom Hudzina explains the process for an accurate study of a biblical passage: observation, interpretation, and application.
Our New Relationship With God
Steve Pogue explains the many truths and blessings that come to us through beginning a relationship with God. The article answers the question, “What happened at the...
Life Concepts
The Life Concept studies, by Keith Davy, provide a young believer with a strong foundation in essential biblical truths. Includes five worksheets and Leader’s notes....
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