Basic Christianity
Published on 15. April 2021
192 pages
978-1-84474-653-8 (ISBN)
Description
Jesus certainly existed. His existence as an historical figure is vouched for by pagan as well as Christian writers,' says John Stott.
Who was Jesus? Why was he crucified? Did he really rise from the dead? We need answers to these questions in order to understand the basics of Christianity. The author offers a clear and full explanation, showing what it means to be a Christian today.
Who was Jesus? Why was he crucified? Did he really rise from the dead? We need answers to these questions in order to understand the basics of Christianity. The author offers a clear and full explanation, showing what it means to be a Christian today.
Reviews / Votes
a fine biography, that can hardly fail to humble the reader and cause thanksgiving ... * Oliver Barclay; Themelios; September 2002 * Lucid, clear and compelling. * Richard Cunningham * A tried and tested exposition. * Ajith Fernando * Explains complex and difficult issues with great insight and wisdom. * Nicky Gumbel * This book has introduced more people to Christ than any other book I know except the Bible. * Jim Sire * Penetrating and fresh. * Dominic Smart * A must-read for those who are seeking God, wishing to refresh their own faith, or hoping to lead others into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. * William van der Hart *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-84474-653-8 (9781844746538)
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John Stott
Basic Christianity
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07/2013
Inter-Varsity Press
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John R. W. Stott
Basic Christianity
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06/2008
Inter-Varsity Press
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Person
The Revd Dr John Stott, CBE, was for many years Rector of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and chaplain to the Queen. Stott's global influence is well established, mainly through his work with Billy Graham and the Lausanne conferences - he was one of the principal authors of theLausanne Covenant in 1974. In 2005, Time magazine ranked Stott among the100 most influential people in the world. He passed away on July 27, 2011.
Content
- Intro
- Foreword
- Preface to the fiftieth-anniversary edition
- Introduction
- Chapter 1
- The right approach
- Part One:
- Who Christ Is
- Chapter 2
- The claims of Christ
- Chapter 3
- The character of Christ
- Chapter 4
- The resurrection of Christ
- Part Two:
- What We Need
- Chapter 5
- The fact and nature of sin
- Chapter 6
- The consequences of sin
- Part Three:
- What Christ Has Done
- Chapter 7
- The death of Christ
- Chapter 8
- The salvation of Christ
- Part Four:
- How to Respond
- Chapter 9
- Counting the cost
- Chapter 10
- Reaching a decision
- Chapter 11
- Being a Christian
- Appendix
- The impact of Basic Christianity
- Notes
