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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... mind is so made that it cannot rest . It is always prying into the unknown . He pursues knowledge with restless energy . His life is a voyage of discovery . He is always questing , exploring , investigating , researching . He never ...
... mind is so made that it cannot rest . It is always prying into the unknown . He pursues knowledge with restless energy . His life is a voyage of discovery . He is always questing , exploring , investigating , researching . He never ...
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... minds to the quest . God has little patience with triflers ; ' he rewards those who seek him ' . " We must seek humbly . If apathy is a hindrance to some , pride is an even greater and commoner hindrance ... mind ; but we must also admit 16.
... minds to the quest . God has little patience with triflers ; ' he rewards those who seek him ' . " We must seek humbly . If apathy is a hindrance to some , pride is an even greater and commoner hindrance ... mind ; but we must also admit 16.
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... mind , but with an open mind . Every student knows the dangers of approaching his subject with preconceived ideas . Yet many enquirers come to the Bible with their minds already made up . But God's promise is addressed only to the ...
... mind , but with an open mind . Every student knows the dangers of approaching his subject with preconceived ideas . Yet many enquirers come to the Bible with their minds already made up . But God's promise is addressed only to the ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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