This little book focuses on the human response to God’s offer of grace. With chapters on the labels applied to Christians in the New Testament, such as “brothers and sisters,” “disciples,” and “saints,” basic elements of the Christian religion, such as faith, repentance, and baptism, and the importance of worship, Scripture, the Christian mission, and more.

It is available for $10.99 from HCU Press at PO Box HCU; Florence, AL 35630 or hcu.edu/product/the-christian-life-by-ed-gallagher, or press@hcu.edu. You may also call (800) 367-3565 or (256) 766-6610, ext. 305 to place an order. The e-book is available for $9.99. Orders of more than 10 copies receive a 40% discount.

Dr. Ed Gallagher teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Greek, Scripture, and theology at Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama, and serves as the associate minister of the Sherrod Ave. Church of Christ. He holds a master’s degree from Freed-Hardeman University and a Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.