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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Page 82
... cross had its origin in the mind and heart of the eternal God . No explanation of Christ's death or man's salvation which fails to do justice to this fact is loyal to the teaching of the Bible . ' God so loved the world that he gave his ...
... cross had its origin in the mind and heart of the eternal God . No explanation of Christ's death or man's salvation which fails to do justice to this fact is loyal to the teaching of the Bible . ' God so loved the world that he gave his ...
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... cross at our baptism and erect a cross over our grave when we are dead . Church buildings have often been constructed on a cruciform ground - plan , with nave and transepts forming a cross , while some Christians wear a cross on lapel ...
... cross at our baptism and erect a cross over our grave when we are dead . Church buildings have often been constructed on a cruciform ground - plan , with nave and transepts forming a cross , while some Christians wear a cross on lapel ...
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... cross for a cross . We should follow him neither just for what we can get nor for what we can give , but supremely because of what he gave . He gave himself . Will it cost us much ? It cost him more . He left the Father's glory , the ...
... cross for a cross . We should follow him neither just for what we can get nor for what we can give , but supremely because of what he gave . He gave himself . Will it cost us much ? It cost him more . He left the Father's glory , the ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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