John Stott exercised a worldwide ministry as a church leader, Bible expositor and author. His bestselling books have been translated into numerous languages, won several awards and shaped whole generations of ministers, thinkers, writers and bloggers. John was Rector Emeritus of All Souls, Langham Place, London and Founder-President of the Langham Partnership. He was awarded the CBE in the Queen's 2006 New Year honours.

__'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__

Who was Jesus? Why was he crucified? Did he really rise from the dead? Is it plausible that he was truly divine?

Whether you are seeking to understand the Christian faith for the first time, or looking to be reminded of the basics, John Stott offers a clear and full explanation of the Gospel.

With over 2.5 million copies sold, this classic introduction is as clear and relevant on the centenary of Stott's birth as when it was first published in 1958.

a fine biography, that can hardly fail to humble the reader and cause thanksgiving ...

Explains complex and difficult issues with great insight and wisdom.

This book has introduced more people to Christ than any other book I know except the Bible.

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.

John Stott

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

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.

Forward

Preface 

Introduction

The Right Approach

Part 1 - Who Christ Is

The Claims Of Christ

The Character Of Christ

The Resurrection Christ

Part 2 - What We Need

The Fact And Nature Of Sin

The Consequences Of Sin

Part 3 - What Christ Has Done

The Death Of Christ

The Salvation Of Christ

Part 4 - How To Respond

Counting The Cost

Reaching A Decision

Being A Christian

The Impact Of Basic Christianity 

Notes

In this simple straightforward book for the new-to-faith and the seeking-renewal-in-faith, the gentle yet direct words of John Stott explain the basic beliefs of the Christian faith.

The respected and loved thinker, writer and Bible scholar begins by showing that Jesus Christ really lived in history. He explains the reason for, and significance of, His life, message, death and resurrection. Concluding with a section on what it really means to become a Christian, he ends with what it actually means to live as a Christian.

The author describes basic Christianity in detail and then lays out a convincing plan of action for believers. He never lets you forget that we owe our forgiveness and reconciliation to the death of Christ.

John Stott’s Christian classic and million copy bestseller is well written, easy to follow and simple to understand. It will help you clear up some of the modern world’s misconceptions as to what a true Christian really is. And it’s a good book; proven to be a blessing to many down through the years.

This is about the most concise and complete introduction to Christianity for beginners which also serves as a good refresher and revitaliser for when you need to renew your faith in the basics of the Christian life.

Designed for a new generation discover one of the UK's finest authors John Stott as he explains the foundations of faith

\["For new Christians","This book clearly shows the basics of Christianity","New Christians will have a series of starting points for journeying in faith"\]

__'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__Who was Jesus? Why was he crucified? Did he really rise from the dead? Is it plausible that he was truly divine?

Whether you are seeking to understand the Christian faith for the first time, or looking to be reminded of the basics, John Stott offers a clear and full explanation of the Gospel.

With over 2.5 million copies sold, this classic introduction is as clear and relevant on the centenary of Stott's birth as when it was first published in 1958.

Who was Jesus? Did he really rise from the dead? Discover the basics of Christian faith in this classic introduction

The Good Book Stall

Have you ever wondered who Jesus was? Why He was crucified? Did He really rise from the dead? These key questions need to be answered so that we can understand Christianity, and John Stott seeks to explain our Biblical understanding more fully. This well-written book is an informative self-help guide to those of us searching for comfort in these credit crunch times. It was such a relief to be reminded that Jesus existed not only to release us from our sins, but to spread the Good News! Nothing is as important as furthering our knowledge of Him, and to do that properly Stott starts off exploring fundamental issues like acknowledging Jesus’ divinity and considering evidence that He was the Son of God. I love astutely argued texts like this.

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