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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... forgive sins but God only ? ' Their questions were correctly worded . We may forgive the injuries which others do to us ; but the sins we commit against God only God himself can forgive . Christ's second indirect claim was to bestow ...
... forgive sins but God only ? ' Their questions were correctly worded . We may forgive the injuries which others do to us ; but the sins we commit against God only God himself can forgive . Christ's second indirect claim was to bestow ...
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... forgiven a man's sins . This was an invasion of divine territory . It was blasphemous arrogance , they said . But to say so is to beg the question . If he were indeed divine , to forgive sins was his prerogative . Next , they were ...
... forgiven a man's sins . This was an invasion of divine territory . It was blasphemous arrogance , they said . But to say so is to beg the question . If he were indeed divine , to forgive sins was his prerogative . Next , they were ...
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... forgiven . And forgiveness restores fellowship . Meanwhile , his relationship has remained the same . He may have been ... forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness ' , for ' if any one does sin , we have an advocate with ...
... forgiven . And forgiveness restores fellowship . Meanwhile , his relationship has remained the same . He may have been ... forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness ' , for ' if any one does sin , we have an advocate with ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Claims of Christ | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
Copyright | |
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