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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... whoever lives and believes in me shall never die . ' ' I am the way , and the truth , and the life ; no one comes to the Father , but by me . ' ' Come to me , all who labour and are heavy laden , and I will give you rest . Take my yoke ...
... whoever lives and believes in me shall never die . ' ' I am the way , and the truth , and the life ; no one comes to the Father , but by me . ' ' Come to me , all who labour and are heavy laden , and I will give you rest . Take my yoke ...
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... Whoever would save his life will lose it ; and whoever loses his life ... will save it . For what does it profit a man , to gain the whole world and forfeit his life ? For what can a man give in return for his life ? " ? Many people ...
... Whoever would save his life will lose it ; and whoever loses his life ... will save it . For what does it profit a man , to gain the whole world and forfeit his life ? For what can a man give in return for his life ? " ? Many people ...
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... Whoever loses his life for my sake ... will save it . ' When we are asked to do something particularly hard , whether or not we are willing to do it depends very much on who asks us . If the request comes from someone who has a claim on ...
... Whoever loses his life for my sake ... will save it . ' When we are asked to do something particularly hard , whether or not we are willing to do it depends very much on who asks us . If the request comes from someone who has a claim on ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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