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Explore the essentials of following Jesus and take next steps in your faith

With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. In this series, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.

Here are some additional resources that may help you in your journey of discovery:

Books

  • Irresistible

    by Andy Stanley

    Author and pastor Andy Stanley explains what made the earliest Christian movement so compelling and resilient...and what we need to change today to make it so again.

  • The Jesus I Never Knew

    by Philip Yancey

    How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus.

  • How We Got the Bible

    by Neil R. Lightfoot

    A factual account of how the Bible has been preserved and handed down to our generation, including discussions on recent Bible translations.

  • Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

    Bart D. Ehrman

    For almost 1,500 years, the New Testament manuscripts were copied by hand––and mistakes and intentional changes abound in the competing manuscript versions. Religious and biblical scholar Bart Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself are the results of both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes.

Videos

  • How to Read the Bible

    Illustrated series by the Bible Project

    This series will explore the origins, content, and purpose of the Bible, and it will introduce people to some of the basic skills necessary for reading the Bible effectively. The first few videos will provide an overview of where the Bible came from and what its storyline is all about. After this introduction, the rest of the series will explore all the various kinds of ancient literature found in the Bible and will offer practical skills for reading them with greater understanding.

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  • The Bible for Grownups

    Video series by Pastor Andy Stanley

    Most of us know some Bible stories, but very few of us know the story of the Bible. And it may be surprising to discover it’s a story that doesn’t actually begin in the beginning. It begins with the accounts of a few men who sat down to record the death and resurrection of Jesus. It begins with the words of his followers who were compelled to document the events that had changed everything for them—because they knew it could change everything for us.

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podcasts

  • The Bible Project Podcast

    The BibleProject podcast features detailed conversations between Tim and Jon and occasional guests, inviting you to explore the biblical theology behind each animated video and series we create.

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  • Cold-Case Christianity

    The Cold-Case Christianity podcast explores the evidence for God's existence, the reliability of the Bible and the truth of the Christian worldview.

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  • Ask NT Wright Anything

    NT (Tom) Wright is one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars and the author of many academic and lay-level books on theology and the Christian life. This fortnightly podcast connects you to NT (Tom) Wright’s thoughts and theology by allowing you to ask questions.

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Your Next Step

A three-week class taught by Pastor Bryant Golden

Tuesdays
October 7, 14, & 21st
6:30 PM

Held at Centerpoint Church

Childcare available for a nominal fee.

You’ve got questions about the Bible—but you’ve never been sure where to ask them.

For many of us, the Bible can feel mysterious, confusing, or even intimidating. We hear it quoted in church, but we’re not always sure how it came together, how we’re supposed to understand the Old Testament alongside the New, or the “right” way to study it on our own.

That uncertainty can leave you feeling disconnected from the very story that’s meant to shape your faith.

When you’re unsure how the Bible works, it’s harder to trust it, understand it, or apply it in real life.

In this 3-week class, you’ll finally get honest, clear answers—without the jargon or judgment.

Through practical teaching and open discussion, we’ll cover:

  • How the Bible was actually formed—and why it matters.

  • How to read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament so the whole story makes sense.

  • The best ways to study the Bible so it comes alive in your everyday life.

You’ll walk away confident, equipped, and ready to engage with the Bible like never before.

No question is too basic. No topic is off limits. This is your safe space to finally explore what you’ve always wondered.