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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... given him authority over all flesh , that he should give life to as many as God gave him , and declared , ' the Son gives life to whom he will'.14 So definite was this claim that his disciples clearly recognized its truth . It made ...
... given him authority over all flesh , that he should give life to as many as God gave him , and declared , ' the Son gives life to whom he will'.14 So definite was this claim that his disciples clearly recognized its truth . It made ...
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... given ample opportunity to form our own judg- ment . The picture of Jesus painted by the evangelists is a comprehensive one . True , it depicts largely his public ministry of barely three years . But we are given a glimpse of his ...
... given ample opportunity to form our own judg- ment . The picture of Jesus painted by the evangelists is a comprehensive one . True , it depicts largely his public ministry of barely three years . But we are given a glimpse of his ...
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... given me ? ' According to Matthew , Jesus added , ' Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father , and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels ? But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled , that it must be so ...
... given me ? ' According to Matthew , Jesus added , ' Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father , and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels ? But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled , that it must be so ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Claims of Christ | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
Copyright | |
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