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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... no one knows the Son except the Father , and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him . ' That Jesus did in fact claim this intimate relation to God is further confirmed by the indignation ...
... no one knows the Son except the Father , and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him . ' That Jesus did in fact claim this intimate relation to God is further confirmed by the indignation ...
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... no - one believes them . No - one is deceived except themselves . They have no disciples , except perhaps their fellow - patients . They fail to convince other people simply because they do not seem to be what they claim to be . Their ...
... no - one believes them . No - one is deceived except themselves . They have no disciples , except perhaps their fellow - patients . They fail to convince other people simply because they do not seem to be what they claim to be . Their ...
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... no need to devote much space to the refutation of this suggestion . That the resurrection appearance stories are not deliberate inventions is as plain as could be . For one thing the narratives are sober and un- adorned ; for another ...
... no need to devote much space to the refutation of this suggestion . That the resurrection appearance stories are not deliberate inventions is as plain as could be . For one thing the narratives are sober and un- adorned ; for another ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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