Basic Christian Training – Third Edition

Basic Christianity

Third Edition

By O.J. Gibson
Revised and Expanded by Don Robertson

Basic Christian Training: Third Edition

Based on the original work, Basic Christian Training, by O.J. Gibson. Published by permission of the copyright holder, Fairhaven Bible Chapel.

Published by I Will Trust in the Lord Ministries www.IWillTrustInTheLord.com

Produced as a service to the Lord’s people by Fairhaven Ministries, an outreach of Fairhaven Bible Chapel, 401 MacArthur Boulevard, San Leandro, California. Fairhaven is an independent, autonomous New Testament church dedicated to evangelism and discipleship through the matrix of local churches (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:42).

A Letter Before You Begin

We are thrilled you’re starting this journey to build a strong foundation in your faith! We created this study guide with you, a new believer, in mind.

Our purpose is simple: to help you discover the life-changing truths of the Bible for yourself. This work follows the biblical mandate to equip believers like you for a vibrant walk with God (Ephesians 4:12). Our prayer is that this guide will not only answer your questions but will also spark a lifelong love for the Scriptures as you discover what God has in store for you.

This material builds on a rich heritage. The author, O. J. “Jean” Gibson, and his colleague, William MacDonald, developed an intensive Christian leadership program to equip church leaders and missionaries. As a natural outflow of that ministry, Mr. Gibson created a series of discipleship manuals to make the core truths of the faith clear and accessible to a wider audience. For this third edition, their teaching colleague, Don Robertson, has carefully refreshed and expanded that material. The elders at Fairhaven Bible Chapel encouraged this revision, wanting to pass on these timeless truths to a new generation of believers like you.

As you begin, remember that this book is merely a guide; the Word of God itself brings about the real transformation, as the Holy Spirit illuminates it. We encourage you to engage with every verse—to read it, think about it, memorize it, and let it shape your life. As you apply God’s word to your life, you will grow in your relationship with God in amazing ways, and your life will bring Him glory, honor, and praise.

Our prayer is that God will richly bless you on this journey as you draw close to Him.

Let’s begin!

To God be the glory!