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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... words . So ' the word of the Lord came ' to many prophets , until at last Jesus Christ came , and ' the Word became flesh and dwelt among us ' . Similarly , Paul wrote to the Corinthian church , ... since , in the wisdom of God , the ...
... words . So ' the word of the Lord came ' to many prophets , until at last Jesus Christ came , and ' the Word became flesh and dwelt among us ' . Similarly , Paul wrote to the Corinthian church , ... since , in the wisdom of God , the ...
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... words of God : ' he whom God has sent utters the words of God . ' He predicted the future with complete con- viction . He issued absolute moral commands like ' Love your enemies ' , ' Do not be anxious about tomorrow ' , ' Judge not ...
... words of God : ' he whom God has sent utters the words of God . ' He predicted the future with complete con- viction . He issued absolute moral commands like ' Love your enemies ' , ' Do not be anxious about tomorrow ' , ' Judge not ...
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... word makes sin the trespass of a boundary . Another reveals it as lawlessness , and another as an act which violates justice . Both these groups of words imply the existence of a moral standard . It is either an ideal which we fail to ...
... word makes sin the trespass of a boundary . Another reveals it as lawlessness , and another as an act which violates justice . Both these groups of words imply the existence of a moral standard . It is either an ideal which we fail to ...
Contents
CHRISTS PERSON | 21 |
The Character of Christ | 35 |
The Resurrection of Christ | 46 |
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