Focus on Christ: An enquiry into the theology of prepositions

by John R.W. Stott

It pleases the Father, Son and Spirit that the Son, Jesus Christ, be the centre of our worship, have the name above all names, and be first above all things. Everyone has a relationship with him - whether bearing his image but being estranged from him or knowing Christ as Lord and Saviour. In this book, John Stott draws our attention to how the New Testament speaks of Jesus Christ. He examines the prepositions used to help us understand more deeply, our position in relation to the Son of God. We are to live in Christ, through Christ, on Christ, with Christ, under Christ, for Christ, and like Christ - and this book will help you become truly Christ-centred.

156 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1979

About the author

John R. W. Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist, and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). His many books, including Why I Am a Christian and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. Whether in the West or in the Two-Thirds World, a hallmark of Stott's ministry has been expository preaching that addresses the hearts and minds of contemporary men and women. Stott was honored by Time magazine in 2005 as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World."

Reviews

[John Sagherian]

It’s always good to review and be reminded of the basis of my faith and my life, Jesus Christ. Who better to take me through all that this relationship means than John Stott through his short 105-page book, “Focus on Christ.” I just read it. Stott takes us back to the Bible and shows us what it says about Christ. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

[Gillian]

Excellent.

[Jonathan Roberts]

4.5 stars only because most of the chapters are amazing and really flow well but one or two chapters are choppy and not as good as the others. So basically this is an amazing book with a chapter or two that are rough but I learned and grew in my faith from this book. So maybe I do mean five stars after all!

[Arne Teigland]

Quintessentially Stott. Why don't I see the simple and logical flow of scripture like he does?

[Richard Ward]

This book is hard to beat.