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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... once established , and the stimulus of hope , desire , ambition once imparted , Hindoos would show as strong a liking for the good things of life as other people . The point has long been proved ; for , when the trade with India was once ...
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... try to live up to his own rigid rules of decency and to behave himself . He also taught me to behave and think . ' Quoted by though his soldiers ' would get nothing but the unmarketable 144 T.H. WHITE'S THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING.
... try to live up to his own rigid rules of decency and to behave himself . He also taught me to behave and think . ' Quoted by though his soldiers ' would get nothing but the unmarketable 144 T.H. WHITE'S THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING.
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... once make kitchen clean - up more manageable use the freezer , computer , and your head to create a month full of delicious , nutritious meals and actually have enough time to relax and enjoy them . Once - a - Month Cooking is the ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Claims of Christ | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
Copyright | |
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