Is there a core of essential United Methodist beliefs? Yes! Say the authors of this volume, who are a variety of well-known United Methodist leaders, writers and teachers. This book gives a fresh, readable introduction to basic UM beliefs and it is faithful to both the Scripture and our Methodist tradition.

With 13 chapters, Basic UM Beliefs is ideal for a quarter's study in the church school. The questions for discussion at the end of each chapter will be helpful for the teacher or group leader, as well as the individual reader. Chapter lengths are manageable enough to make the book right for an evening study group or a supplemental resource for adult confirmation classes.

The book includes: How Sin Got In; Who is Jesus?; Cross Purposes; Ready for His Return; Saved by Faith, Saved by Works; and Why Be Saved At All?