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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... spoken . God has acted . These statements of God's initiative in three different spheres form a summary of the ... spoken , his last and greatest word to the world is Jesus Christ . If God has acted , his noblest act is the redemption of ...
... spoken . God has acted . These statements of God's initiative in three different spheres form a summary of the ... spoken , his last and greatest word to the world is Jesus Christ . If God has acted , his noblest act is the redemption of ...
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... spoken . It also affirms that God has acted . God has taken the initiative in both these ways because of the character of man's need . For we are not only ignorant ; we are sinful . It is not sufficient therefore that God should have ...
... spoken . It also affirms that God has acted . God has taken the initiative in both these ways because of the character of man's need . For we are not only ignorant ; we are sinful . It is not sufficient therefore that God should have ...
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... spoken to you . Don't change the conversation ! If he has spoken to you of himself and his glory , worship him . If he has spoken to you of your- self and your sins , confess them . Thank him for any blessings which may have been ...
... spoken to you . Don't change the conversation ! If he has spoken to you of himself and his glory , worship him . If he has spoken to you of your- self and your sins , confess them . Thank him for any blessings which may have been ...
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Claims of Christ | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
Copyright | |
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