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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... seeking us and second, that we must ourselves seek God. 1 The Right Approach “in the beginning god.” The first Preface 15.
... seek until he finds them. This sovereign, forward-looking activity of God is seen in many ways. He has taken the initiative in creation, bringing the universe and everything in it into existence: “In the beginning God created 1 The ...
... seek to reflect on the metaphysical, there is no data for us to make use of. We cannot touch, see or 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 ...
... seek and to save what was lost. He was like the shepherd in the parable told by Jesus who missed the only sheep that was lost from the flock and went out to search until he found it.5 Christianity is a religion of salvation, and the ...
... seek. God has sought us. He is still seeking us. We must seek him. Indeed, God's chief quarrel with us is that we do not seek. The LORD looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God ...
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 |