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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... Paul the apostle , the fanatical persecutor into a preacher of the very faith he previously tried to destroy . ' Last of all ' , Paul wrote , ... he appeared also to me . ' These are the evidences for the resurrection . The body had ...
... Paul the apostle , the fanatical persecutor into a preacher of the very faith he previously tried to destroy . ' Last of all ' , Paul wrote , ... he appeared also to me . ' These are the evidences for the resurrection . The body had ...
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... Paul put it , ' if justification ( i.e. acceptance with God ) were through the law ( i.e. through our obedience ) , then Christ died to no purpose'.14 The message of the cross remains , in our day as in Paul's , folly to the wise and a ...
... Paul put it , ' if justification ( i.e. acceptance with God ) were through the law ( i.e. through our obedience ) , then Christ died to no purpose'.14 The message of the cross remains , in our day as in Paul's , folly to the wise and a ...
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... Paul lists in verses 19 to 21. If , on the other hand , the Holy Spirit is allowed his way , the result will be ' love , joy , peace , patience , kindness , goodness , faithfulness , gentleness , self - control ' . These attrac- tive ...
... Paul lists in verses 19 to 21. If , on the other hand , the Holy Spirit is allowed his way , the result will be ' love , joy , peace , patience , kindness , goodness , faithfulness , gentleness , self - control ' . These attrac- tive ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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