New Beginnings: Understanding the Basic Principles of the Christian Faith - Paperback

by Sharon Dutra (Author)

New Beginnings was written to help the reader develop a greater understanding of the basic principles of Christianity. Thousands of people come to faith in Jesus Christ every year, but they are not prepared to progress in their faith because of a lack of biblical knowledge. Some common questions I hear from new and mature Christians alike is: "What is the meaning behind the things I hear and see at church?" "What is the next step in my faith?" This book is a great resource to help answer these questions. New Beginnings can be used in a group or individual study. It is perfect for Sunday School or Wednesday night classes. There are 13 chapters, which include subjects such as "What is Sin?"; "Who is God?"; "What is Communion"; "What is Baptism" and "What is Faith?" The author's simple style and scriptural insight make this book an excellent tool for anyone who seeks a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Regardless of your spiritual background, New Beginnings was written for those who desire to build a solid biblical foundation in their Christian faith.
This book was updated 5/2021 to include a new 13th chapter on Prayer. This book is now being used in many different Church denominations, in 8 different countries and in 4 different languages

Author Biography

Sharon Dutra was once a homeless drug addict who hated her life. She tried to commit suicide several times. During her prison incarceration, she accepted Jesus Christ into her life, and she has never been the same. Sharon left behind those 29 years of addiction, homelessness, and self-destruction, and was literally transformed by the Spirit of The Living God. She changed from being a homeless addict to becoming a Registered Nurse, Teacher, and Author. God has gifted Sharon in teaching, writing, and evangelism, and her books are the fruit of those gifts. Sharon's greatest desire is to win people to Christ and to equip them to become dynamic disciples of Jesus Christ. Every one of her life experiences are brought into her writing, where hopelessness can be turned into joy, and ruined lives are able to be redeemed. Sharon is a living testament to what she often says: "No sin is too great for Jesus to forgive and no life is too damaged for Jesus to redeem!" Her books are helping thousands of individuals in churches and prisons across the United States. Her first book, Be Transformed, has been translated into Spanish, and the Spanish version of New Beginnings should be released in 2018. Watch for more books from this Amazing Author. Learn more about her and Be Transformed Ministries at: betransformedministries.com Michael Dutra, author's husband