How many times have you wanted to convey to someone the joy and excitement of the basic gospel message but stumbled in the process? Here is a book that explains the kerygma the proclamation of the gospel in a simple way. Dr. Bergsma, a professor at Franciscan University and noted biblical scholar, uses both words and illustrations to tell the story of the Bible. In this short book, he brings the gospel to life for believers and nonbelievers alike. Readers will want to buy multiple copies of this book to give away to friends and family so that they can truly understand the amazing good news of what God has done for us in Christ Jesus.

John Bergsma, PhD is professor of theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville and a senior fellow at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Twice voted “Faculty of the Year” by graduating classes at Franciscan University, he is a popular teacher whose love of Scripture inspires his students. The author of Bible Basics for Catholics: A New Picture of Salvation History, he is a frequent speaker at conferences and parishes. He and his wife, Dawn, live with their eight children in Steubenville, Ohio.