Making Sense of Salvation, by Wayne Grudem

Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology is one of my favorite books in regards to Theology. It is well laid out, easy to read and understand and gives you a thorough view of the core doctrines of the Christian faith. This book is the first of seven parts that Zondervan is putting together to make Theology more accessible to laymen (at least that's my opinion). Grudem's Systematic Theology is a large, fairly expensive book that often times is intimidating to laymen. 

But this first in a series of seven books is basically taking the text of the Systematic Theology and breaking it down into seven parts and making those parts available to serious students of the Bible. So, be aware that this is not "new" material, it is repackaging of "parts" of his work on Systematic Theology. 

That said this is a great introductory book to the series. It is relatively short yet is thorough in dealing with the topic of salvation. The chapters include discussions on Grace, Eletion and Reprobation, Regeneration, Justification, Sanctification and Baptism in and Filling with the Holy Spirit, just to name a few. Each chapter is well documented, easy to understand and great for small group discussion times. At the end of each chapter are "Questions for Personal Application." These questions can be used as discussion starters for a small group of learners. The book has 14 chapters so it could be used in a Sunday School setting or in an evening Bible Study time. 

I think that Zondervan has a good idea in repackaging this material to make it more attractive for small groups to use and go through. Grudem is a conservative Evangelical Christian who has provided many good texts to the Christian community. 

If you want to save a little bit of money you could buy his main text, "Systematic Theology" and know that you are getting the same material along with the complete rest of his Theological work. 

I highly recommend this material to serious students of the Bible and believe it will help you grow in your walk with Christ as you learn the main core of Christian Doctrine. 

Enjoy!