If you asked a millennial or younger person in your church, «What do I need to believe to be a Christian?» what would they say? At a time when “truth” is up for grabs, a journalist-turned-pastor wants to help believers understand what they believe. How? By using the simple lyrics «Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.”In this winsome book, bestselling author John S. Dickerson clearly and faithfully explains essential Christian beliefs, using simple stories that have resonated with his congregation of thousands. He guides readers into these basic beliefs, and most importantly, he illustrates why these beliefs matter.The result is an easy-to-read primer, designed for a time when Christianity is questioned and challenged. It is a great study for young adults, new believers, and long-time believers who want to reclaim the essentials.For anyone who wants their small group, church, or loved ones to embrace the authority of Scripture and the nonnegotiable doctrines of Christianity.