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. |
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... simply to say that God has “spoken.” Speech is what we ourselves use where we can in order to communicate with one another most straightforwardly. It is by our words that we let others know what is in our minds. This is even more true ...
... simply a declaration that God has said something. It also affirms that God has done something. God has taken the initiative in both these ways because this is what we need. It isn't just that we are ignorant but also that we are sinful ...
... simply as a substantially accurate record of the life and teaching of Jesus. In doing so, we're not going to rely on a few obscure and isolated proof texts. Instead we shall concentrate on what is clear and straightforward. Our purpose ...
... simply, “I never knew you.”17 It is hard to exaggerate the enormity of this claim. Imagine a minister addressing his congregation in these terms today: “Listen carefully to my words. Your eternal destiny depends on it. I am going to ...
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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 |