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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... Scriptures and he stood up to read . The passage was Isaiah 61 : 1-2 : " The Spirit of the Lord is upon me , because he ... scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing . ' In other words , ' Isaiah was writing about me . ' With such an ...
... Scriptures and he stood up to read . The passage was Isaiah 61 : 1-2 : " The Spirit of the Lord is upon me , because he ... scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing . ' In other words , ' Isaiah was writing about me . ' With such an ...
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... scriptures.'6 The same emphasis on the cross is to be found in the rest of the New Testament . What Peter thought and ... Scripture . • Galatians 2:20 ; 6:14 ; 1 Corinthians 1 : 22-24 ; 2 : 2 ; 15 : 3 . 7 Hebrews 9:26 ; Revelation 5 : 5 ...
... scriptures.'6 The same emphasis on the cross is to be found in the rest of the New Testament . What Peter thought and ... Scripture . • Galatians 2:20 ; 6:14 ; 1 Corinthians 1 : 22-24 ; 2 : 2 ; 15 : 3 . 7 Hebrews 9:26 ; Revelation 5 : 5 ...
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... Scripture is confirmed by the inward witness of the Holy Spirit in experi- ence . This is not to place any confidence in shallow and changeable feelings ; it is rather to expect a deepening convic- tion in our hearts as the Holy Spirit ...
... Scripture is confirmed by the inward witness of the Holy Spirit in experi- ence . This is not to place any confidence in shallow and changeable feelings ; it is rather to expect a deepening convic- tion in our hearts as the Holy Spirit ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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