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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... divine person , many other problems begin naturally to be solved . The existence of God is proved and the character of God revealed if Jesus was divine . Again questions about man's duty and destiny , life after death , the purpose and ...
... divine person , many other problems begin naturally to be solved . The existence of God is proved and the character of God revealed if Jesus was divine . Again questions about man's duty and destiny , life after death , the purpose and ...
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... divine Name by which Jehovah had revealed himself to Moses , at the burning bush . ' I am who I am ... say this to the people of Israel , " I am has sent me to you " . ' This divine title Jesus quietly took to himself . It was because ...
... divine Name by which Jehovah had revealed himself to Moses , at the burning bush . ' I am who I am ... say this to the people of Israel , " I am has sent me to you " . ' This divine title Jesus quietly took to himself . It was because ...
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... divine territory . It was blasphemous arrogance , they said . But to say so is to beg the question . If he were indeed divine , to forgive sins was his prerogative . Next , they were ( they said ) horrified by his evil associations . He ...
... divine territory . It was blasphemous arrogance , they said . But to say so is to beg the question . If he were indeed divine , to forgive sins was his prerogative . Next , they were ( they said ) horrified by his evil associations . He ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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