Basic Christianity"Who is Jesus? "If Jesus was not God in human flesh, Christianity is exploded," writes John Stott. "We are left with just another religion with some beautiful ideas and noble ethics; its unique distinction has gone." If Jesus is not who he said he was, and if he did not do what he said he had come to do, the whole superstructure of Christianity crumbles in ruins to the ground. Is it plausible that Jesus was truly divine? And what might this mean for us? John Stott's clear, classic statement examines the historical facts on which Christianity stands. Here is a sound, sensible guide for all who seek an intellectually satisfying explanation of the Christian faith"--Amazon.com |
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... each other as well as to himself . So he does not save independent , unconnected individuals in isolation from one another ; he is calling out a people for his own possession . Already in the early chapters of Genesis this is made 102.
... each other as well as to himself . So he does not save independent , unconnected individuals in isolation from one another ; he is calling out a people for his own possession . Already in the early chapters of Genesis this is made 102.
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... already thought of the sin and self - centredness which we have to forsake ; and we may lose some of our friends . But the rich and satisfying compensations far outweigh every loss . The astonishing paradox of Christ's teaching and of ...
... already thought of the sin and self - centredness which we have to forsake ; and we may lose some of our friends . But the rich and satisfying compensations far outweigh every loss . The astonishing paradox of Christ's teaching and of ...
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... already described him in the first chapter of Revelation , as he saw him in a highly symbolic vision . His eyes were like flaming fire and his feet like burnished brass . His voice thundered like the breakers on the rocks and his face ...
... already described him in the first chapter of Revelation , as he saw him in a highly symbolic vision . His eyes were like flaming fire and his feet like burnished brass . His voice thundered like the breakers on the rocks and his face ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Claims of Christ | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
Copyright | |
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