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Powerful Love addressed my questions and provided a path of study. It is an invitation to "Come and see" what the Christian life is all about. Simply put, it works! This book has understandable language for those of us (me) that have just started, and positive sharing of the Word. Pastor Strelow’s guidance and invitation encourages the reading, study, and understanding of the Scriptures. Great class—I think it has changed my life. Thank you!

Powerful Love is powerful! This book is the product of Dr. Strelow's intensive research toward his Dr. of Ministry Degree and his repeated use and refining during a lifetime of teaching the faith. The reader will find the book to be useful for teaching church membership classes, as well as for personal devotions and spiritual growth. The reader will come away with an appreciation of what God is saying and teaching, not just what a particular church denomination's theological position is. The overarching theme of God's "Powerful Love" flows through each chapter. I especially appreciate the book's appealing format: (1) The words of Jesus in red, and (2) the way the book is organized throughout. I believe that anyone who purchases this book—either for personal devotional use, or to teach a class, will not be disappointed.

Powerful Love is Christianity 101. It gives the reader the basics of the Christian faith. As a middle school Religion teacher, I use this book to supplement my curriculum, and to direct students for answers to their questions. I totally endorse Powerful Love, not only for those trying to find Jesus, but also for those who already have a relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We [St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, IN] have purchased over 80 copies of Powerful Love, most of which have found their way into the homes and hearts of our members – both future and present. Your book makes the class flow smoothly, and eliminates the awkward moments that inevitably arise when someone doesn’t know how to navigate his or her Bible. Indeed, the book has been a huge part of our learning together. What I perhaps love best about Powerful Love is that it allows the teacher to format the information into his or her own style. I have so many notes in the margins of my own copy that you can barely read it! I will continue to add my own thoughts and convey them to the class, but I’m confident that they can learn much even without my tutelage from the comfort of their own homes. With Powerful Love as a guide, the potentially confusing landscape of Scripture is made orderly and clear. One of my favorite parts of the book is that it runs parallel to Luther’s Small Catechism so often, and yet it’s formatted in a more accessible manner for today’s often Biblically illiterate reader. I make many references from the SC in class, and the adult students can see where you parallel Luther. Well done! Pastor Strelow, thank you for sharing this book with our church and with many others. I pray that you will see great success in sales – not for pride or profit – but for the well being of our church and her members. We need well catechized Christians in the pew, and Powerful Love provides every opportunity to have exactly that. Thanks again, and God bless your work!

More About Powerful Love

You've got questions—God's love provides the answers!

Powerful Love gets to the core of the essence of our Christian faith. The first chapter opens the window to God’s love for each of us. It is through that window—guided by the Holy Spirit—that Christians see, believe, and live the rest of God’s Word.

Throughout Powerful Love, Pastor Strelow uses the inductive method, using our questions to lead us to search God’s Word and find His answers for faith and life.

Written as a basic guide to the Christian faith, Powerful Love also includes thoughtful study questions and an introductory guide to Bible reading. It can be used for adult instruction classes, as well as a resource book for personal faith-sharing with others, and for individual and small group devotions. His primary passion is to share God's powerful love in Jesus Christ with others.