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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... claim to have lived before Abraham . This he frequently made . He had ' come down ' from heaven and ' been sent ' by the Father . But that claim was tolerably innocent . We must look further . We notice that he had not said ' Before ...
... claim to have lived before Abraham . This he frequently made . He had ' come down ' from heaven and ' been sent ' by the Father . But that claim was tolerably innocent . We must look further . We notice that he had not said ' Before ...
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... claims Christ's claim to deity was advanced as forcefully by indirect as by direct means . The implications of his ministry were as eloquent a testimony to his person as his plain statements . On many occasions he exercised functions ...
... claims Christ's claim to deity was advanced as forcefully by indirect as by direct means . The implications of his ministry were as eloquent a testimony to his person as his plain statements . On many occasions he exercised functions ...
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... claim to be . Their character does not support their claims . Now the Christian's conviction about Christ is greatly strengthened by the fact that he does appear to be who he said he was . There is no discrepancy between his words and ...
... claim to be . Their character does not support their claims . Now the Christian's conviction about Christ is greatly strengthened by the fact that he does appear to be who he said he was . There is no discrepancy between his words and ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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