Basic ChristianityIf 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." Who is Jesus Christ? If he 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 ruin. Is it plausible that Jesus was truly divine? And what would that mean for us? John Stott's clear, classic book, now updated, 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. |
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... Holy Spirit as their teaching was illumined by their experience . First , however , it is important to realize that the Holy Spirit neither came into existence , nor began to be active , at Pentecost . He is God . He is therefore ...
... Holy Spirit as their teaching was illumined by their experience . First , however , it is important to realize that the Holy Spirit neither came into existence , nor began to be active , at Pentecost . He is God . He is therefore ...
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... Holy Spirit . Jesus taught them to be humble and loving ; but neither quality appeared in their lives until the Holy Spirit entered their personality and began to change them from within . On the Day of Pentecost ' they were all filled ...
... Holy Spirit . Jesus taught them to be humble and loving ; but neither quality appeared in their lives until the Holy Spirit entered their personality and began to change them from within . On the Day of Pentecost ' they were all filled ...
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... Holy Spirit ... and ' When we cry , " Abba ! Father ! " it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are the children of God . " Every Christian knows what this means . The outward witness of the Holy Spirit in ...
... Holy Spirit ... and ' When we cry , " Abba ! Father ! " it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are the children of God . " Every Christian knows what this means . The outward witness of the Holy Spirit in ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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