Basic Christianity
Who is Jesus Christ? While Jesus and his teaching continue to hold appeal, many people question the plausibility or relevance of the Christian faith. Is it reasonable to believe that Jesus was truly divine? If so, what does it mean for us? John Stott's accessible, classic book examines the historical facts on which Christianity stands. With pastoral guidance, Stott presents a biblical portrait of Christ, then considers what it looks like to become and live as a Christian. For more than sixty years, Basic Christianity has been a landmark resource that has helped millions understand the gospel. With updated language, study questions, and a new foreword by Christopher J. H. Wright, it is now available as the first volume in the IVP Signature Collection. |
From inside the book
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... hear someone ask John Stott what he considered to be his most significant book. His consistent reply was The Cross of Christ. There is no doubt he poured his heart, mind and soul into that classic work. It is a monument to his most ...
... hear God directly. Yet the Christian Faith is based on the assertion that there once was a time when he chose to speak, and to clothe himself with a body that could be seen and touched. So in the New Testament, John began his first ...
... hear this prayer (and I don't know if you can), I want to tell you that I am an honest seeker after the truth. Show me if Jesus is your Son and the Savior of the world. And if you bring conviction to my mind, I will trust him as my ...
... hear what you hear but did not hear it.”9 But the direct claims that concern us here refer not just to his being the Messiah but to his deity. His claim to be the Son of God is more than Messianic; it describes his unique and eternal ...
... hear the dreadful words, “Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.”16 Not only will Jesus be the Judge, but the basis of judgment will be people's attitude to him as shown in their ...
Contents
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What We Need | 73 |
What Christ Has Done | 99 |
How to Respond | 129 |
Study Questions | 169 |
A Timeline | 175 |
Praise for Basic Christianity | 180 |
About the Author | 183 |
More Titles from InterVarsity Press | 184 |