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Basic Christianity

by John R.W. Stott, Rick Warren (Foreword by)

4.17 · Rating Details · 7,798 Ratings · 151 Reviews

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 ruins to the ground Is it plausible that Jesus was truly divine? And what might this mean for us? John Stott presents his clear classic statement of the gospel

Paperback, 179 pages

Published November 30th 2006 by IVP Books (first published January 1st 1958)

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Mar 04, 2012 Paul Bryant rated it it was ok

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The mission : to find a book explaining Christian belief which makes the least bit of sense.

First attempt : Mere Christianity by C S Lewis. I think we know how that one went.

Second attempt : Basic Christianity by John Stott

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The foreword of this tells me there are few landmark books that everyone in the world should read – "this is one of the few". This is the 50 year anniversary edition of the book originally published in 1958 and "in the 21st century you cannot afford to ignore this book!" Ok ...more

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May 07, 2013 Brandon Yoder rated it it was amazing

I've read maybe three or four really good books, besides the Bible, that have helped me in my walk with Christ. Tozer's "Pursuit of God", Lewis's "Mere Christianity", Bonhoeffers "Cost of Discipleship" and now Stott's "Basic Christianity".
I was hesitant to read this book at first, thinking it would be a re-hash of so many books I've read already on this topic. I was wrong. Stott has a very direct way of explaining his points and backs up each claim with scripture, which I believe is a bit diffe ...more

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Mar 10, 2016 Adam rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I know I'm only 50+ years late to the party, but this is excellent. Clear, winsome, and surprisingly comprehensive. This must still be one of the go-to books for anyone wanting an introduction to the Christian faith.

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May 22, 2017 Becky rated it really liked it

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First sentence: 'In the beginning God,' the first four words of the Bible are more than an introduction to the creation story or to the book of Genesis. They supply the key which opens our understanding to the Bible as a whole. They tell us that the religion of the Bible is a religion of the initiative of God.

Premise/plot: Basic Christianity by John Stott is a Christian classic for a reason: it is GOOD. It addresses the basics of the Christian faith: what sets Christianity apart from every othe ...more

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Aug 21, 2013 Morris Nelms rated it liked it

Good for what it is.
I would cautiously recommend it to someone who has just become a Christian and knows nothing about the faith.
I guess the title is accurate, although it is slanted in favor of the Evangelical Protestant perspective entirely.
I dislike the author's insistence that one use a modern translation of the Bible.
It's as if the Protestant church has decided to bury the KJV as fast as possible. Sorry, I still prefer it.

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May 07, 2016 NerdReader60 rated it really liked it

It was a good book teaching what Christians should know. I especially enjoyed the last two chapters.

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May 31, 2009 Douglas Wilson rated it really liked it

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Excellent.

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Mar 19, 2017 Susan Kendrick rated it really liked it

So straightforward; I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.

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Jun 26, 2011 August Bourré rated it liked it · review of another edition

Earlier this year, at the age of 68, my father became an Anglican priest. He's never attended seminary or any other formal training, but he'd been serving as a lay reader and extremely dedicated volunteer to an extremely tiny and aging rural congregation, helping to keep it alive and even building it up.

I'm not a religious person (I have that same vague attraction to mystery and 'spirituality' that so many of us can't define and can't easily reconcile with the rest of our outlook, but it's never ...more

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Aug 24, 2013 John Brackbill rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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No doubt I have significant differences with John Stott's theology on several points, but not much of that came up in this book though enough did for me to make it a four star rather than the five that it certainly was on the whole (e.g. use of images in worship, images of hell being symbolic rather than literal in Bible, and themes of limited atonement). Thankfully his seeming openness to an annihilation view of hell did not come out (I have read quotes about this tentative position from his co ...more

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Jun 21, 2010 Alexis Neal rated it liked it

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Clearer and more straightforward than Lewis's Mere Christianity, and more biblically grounded, but not nearly as delicious a read.

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Dec 03, 2010 Joshua D. rated it it was amazing

Fantastic short introduction to Christianity. Excellent to use with someone investigating Christianity or to ground the new believer. It’s also an excellent refresher for the mature Christian.

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Jun 06, 2017 Brandon Current rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Stott's short, well organized book forms an excellent introduction or much needed re-introduction to Christianity. He does well to begin the book by addressing the necessary frame of mind for the reader to benefit from the claims of the book. The statements he makes throughout are a bold and assertive presentation of Christian belief, but are made in a disarming, non-confrontational way. The tone is warm and friendly, which is uncommon for what is basically an apologetic ...more

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Jun 29, 2017 Philippe Jean rated it really liked it

Good book for someone looking to lay a good Christian foundation

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Nov 20, 2016 David rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Super basic book on becoming a Christian. Very well written. If you know someone who is searching for truth, give them a copy of this book.

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Mar 21, 2017 Chad Grindstaff rated it really liked it

Excellent introduction to the Christian faith. I would recommend this very quickly to someone either investigating Christianity, or someone younger in their faith. Stott does a great job in this and it should be used as a resource across the board.

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Sep 21, 2013 David Sarkies rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Newer Christians

Recommended to David by: My Church

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A relatively early gospel exposition
23 September 2013

There seems to be a plethora of books that run upon the theme of this book: a basic outline of the Christian faith with a plea at the end to give one's life to Christ and then what to do once you have made that step. However this book was originally published a lot earlier than I though since I originally though that it was released sometime in the early 70s, though I now notice that this particular book was released back in the late 50s. It A relatively early gospel exposition
23 September 2013

There seems to be a plethora of books that run upon the theme of this book: a basic outline of the Christian faith with a plea at the end to give one's life to Christ and then what to do once you have made that step. However this book was originally published a lot earlier than I though since I originally though that it was released sometime in the early 70s, though I now notice that this particular book was released back in the late 50s. It sort of undermines my argument a bit, but I think I will still go down that path considering that I will be looking at why so many of these books have been written in the last forty to fifty years when you didn't actually get anywhere near as many published beforehand.
My suspicion is that it is because there was a change in society's attitude during the 50s that suddenly exploded in the 60s, that being the realisation that one did not need to go to church every Sunday, and then the general acceptance that one did not need to be a Christian to be a member of society. Okay, there had been debates for the previous 200 years over the truth of Christianity, however many of the loudest opponents of Christianity were still in the minority. This began to change in the 50s and the 60s with the baby boomers beginning to throw off the shackles of society and beginning to embrace their own freedom.
Up until that point, pretty much everybody went to church, and it was only the die hard academics that would be promoting Atheism. This began to change, and the main reason that it began to change was that the idea of separation of church and state began to grow, a separation that basically said that there should be no national church, and that any church could co-exist within the state. This movement began in the United States and slowly spread across the Atlantic to Europe. Once the acceptance of multiple denominations co-existing had been established, it was a small step to take to accept that people not only did not need to belong to specific national denomination, but did not need to be a Christian, or follow the Christian creed, if they did not want to.
Thus the reason we are seeing pretty much every pastor and his dog writing a tract, book, or bible study, on what Christianity is and what it means to be a Christian, and how to be a Christian, is because people are not going to church any more, and because they are not going to church, they are no longer regularly exposed to Christian teaching. Okay, when people did regularly go to church, a lot of them weren't exposed to such teaching either, however things were beginning to change around the time Stott wrote this book.
As for the book itself, I found that it was very basic and there was nothing here that I had not read before. The book begins with evidence supporting the existence of Christ and his divinity, then goes on to his death and resurrection, and finishes off with how one becomes a Christian and then what one does after one becomes a Christian. However there are a few problems.
First of all, he writes as if Jesus is the only God-man in myth that took human form, died, and rose again. That, frankly, is wrong. Okay, the difference is that Jesus' incarnation and resurrection occurred in history as opposed to legend, but once again he is not the only one. As C.S. Lewis once indicated, the only thing that separates Christianity from the other religions is not the incarnation, the virgin birth, or the resurrection, but grace.
Secondly the thing about living a Christian life is very objective and does not seem to recognise that one's relationship with God, like all other relationships, exists on a subjective level. Okay, the ideas of reading the Bible and regularly praying are helpful, but I get the feeling that the evangelical Anglican movement (in fact the entire evangelical movement) has a very problematic attitude towards subjectivism to the point that the idea seems to scare them, and in respose tries to create a robotic, objective, version of Christianity.
Finally, the idea about sin was particularly harsh. Stott's writing suggests that the world is full of monstrous self-centered individuals, and while I don't accept the idea that everybody by nature is good, I feel that he has gone the opposite direction. Granted, in God's eyes we are all monstrous, but the problem with the teaching is it instils such a huge amount of guilt into people that it can be very difficult to escape. My position is that yes, in God's eyes, we are all monsters, but subjectively, people differ and differ a lot. There are a lot of really nice, helpful, and selfless non-Christians out there, and a lot of greedy, arrogant, and tyrannical Christians (or at least call themselves Christians). Somehow we need to find a way to create some sort of balance with these opposing truths. ...more

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Dec 27, 2011 Mark Oppenlander rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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I first gave this book three stars but after a day or two of reflection, I have scaled it back to just two. I picked this up after hearing the Reverend Earl Palmer describe it as a book that "every thinking Christian should read." Most of the things Earl recommends are solid, so when I stumbled across a copy of this in a box of giveaway books, I picked it up.

The book itself is a straightforward Christian apologetic, with Stott making the case for the historical Jesus, followed by an explication I first gave this book three stars but after a day or two of reflection, I have scaled it back to just two. I picked this up after hearing the Reverend Earl Palmer describe it as a book that "every thinking Christian should read." Most of the things Earl recommends are solid, so when I stumbled across a copy of this in a box of giveaway books, I picked it up.

The book itself is a straightforward Christian apologetic, with Stott making the case for the historical Jesus, followed by an explication of what is unique about Christ and why mankind needs salvation. All fine so far.

But its the tone of the book that I don't care for. Stott works like a lawyer, making his case, building point upon point. But each time Stott makes one of his points, he quickly moves to a pompous-sounding declarative statement, rather than letting an intelligent reader draw their own conclusions. For example, he might conclude a section with something like: "thus we can see that the only possible conclusion to be reached is that Jesus Christ was not just a prophet but the Lord of the Universe," (a paraphrase, but you get the idea). The conclusions feel rather like an insider talking to other insiders and they are rather off-putting.

The other concern I have is that Stott puts a large amount of his emphasis on personal sin and our responsibility for it. I understand that this is a hallmark of evangelicalism (and I consider myself an evangelical still), but he makes this emphasis to the exclusion of any sense of corporate or organizational sin. In his effort to emphasize the need for personal confession and repentance, he lets churches and other institutions off the hook. He even goes so far as to say that the passages in Revelation that are written to the churches are really written to the individuals in those churches. This seems to me to be bending the scripture to say what you want it to say, rather than letting it speak for itself and wrestling with the ambiguities it expresses.

Suffice it to say that I would not give this book to an unbeliever who was considering Christianity, as I think it would send them off the path altogether. It makes one appreciate what C.S. Lewis was able to accomplish with his many excellent apologetics. Lewis writes in an accessible, unpretentious and winsome way that I think appeals to believers and unbelievers alike. Stott is too heavy-handed for my taste. ...more

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Sep 09, 2012 Tina rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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I just started chapter 3 of Basic Christianity I just figured out what was bothering me. It's not what is being said, although there is a clear bias which the author himself fret admits to (I only hate a bias if the source tries to hide it). What's bothering me is that while Bible verses & religious leaders are cited, secular writings have not been so far. For instance, on page forty-six, Stott properly cites The Fact of Christ when he quotes it, but does not cite the Napoleon quote he used. I just started chapter 3 of Basic Christianity I just figured out what was bothering me. It's not what is being said, although there is a clear bias which the author himself fret admits to (I only hate a bias if the source tries to hide it). What's bothering me is that while Bible verses & religious leaders are cited, secular writings have not been so far. For instance, on page forty-six, Stott properly cites The Fact of Christ when he quotes it, but does not cite the Napoleon quote he used. Even though the Napoleon quote more clearly illustrates his point, I feel the lack of citation weakens the point. Consistency either way would have better served the argument.
--->correction- on the same page he proceeds to not cite a quote from the Bible, so this is truly just a lack of consistency in citation. But it still annoys me.

Basic Christianity, with or without bias or argument, should detail basic Christianity. It's in the title, it's in the Rick Warren quote that makes up most of the description- "To be able to have an intelligent conversation with one third of our world's population you need to understand their worldview...[this book] is a classic introduction to the faith." It's in the actual description, "Here is a sound, sensible quide for all who seek an intellectually satisfying of the Christian faith." That is not what this book is. This isn't a Christian saying "Here's what I believe", this is a Christian saying "Here's why you have to believe what I believe." On page 120 he acctually wrote "We don't need at this point to go into the intricacies of what Christians believe about the Trinity." It's not that he wants to go into that at another point, he never goes into it.
Overall I would say that this isn't the book for someone who is seeking faith. This is a book for someone who already believes in Christianty, and who understands some of the intricacies that this book will never address or explain. This isn't "basic" Christianity, this is "somewhat advanced" Christianity for Christians who already know what they believe and why. ...more

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Jan 05, 2013 Geoff Parlett rated it liked it · review of another edition

My Christian reading and my spiritual thought life tends to run to the margins. I like to re-center at least once a year with a book like this. FYI I find it hilarious now that when I was in college Stott was a little too liberal for my taste. Ah how times change :-). Or well, how I change, I guess.

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The most striking feature of the teach Jesus is that he was constantly talking about himself... This self-centredeness of the teaching of Jesus immediately sets his apart from the oth My Christian reading and my spiritual thought life tends to run to the margins. I like to re-center at least once a year with a book like this. FYI I find it hilarious now that when I was in college Stott was a little too liberal for my taste. Ah how times change :-). Or well, how I change, I guess.

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The most striking feature of the teach Jesus is that he was constantly talking about himself... This self-centredeness of the teaching of Jesus immediately sets his apart from the other great religious teachers of the world. They were self-effacing. He was self-advancing. They pointed men away from themselves, saying, 'That is the truth, so far as I perceive it; follow that.' Jesus said, 'I am the truth; follow me.' -p 23

Christ's favorite name for him [The Holy Spirit] was the Comforter, the 'Paraclete'. It is a legal term, denoting a barrister, an advocate, a counsel for the defence. It would be the Holy Spirit's task to plead the cause of Jesus before the World, 'He will bear witness to me', said Jesus. p 25

Above all he was unselfish. Nothing is more striking that this. Although believing himself to be divine, he did not put on airs or stand on his dignity. He was never pompous. There was no touch self-importance about Jesus. He was humble. It is this paradox which is so baffling, this combination of the self-centredness of his teaching and the unself-centredness of his behaviour. In thought he put himself first; in deed last. p 43

If you want to live a life of easy-going self-indulgence, whatever you do, do not become a Christian. But if you want a life of self-discovery, deeply satisfying to the nature God has given you; if you want a life of adventure in which you have the privilege of serving him and your fellow men; if you want a life in which to express something of the overwhelming gratitude you are beginning to feel for him who died for you, then I would urge you to yield your life, without reserve and without delay, to your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. - p119 ...more

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Aug 30, 2014 Greg rated it really liked it

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Great book!!

John Stott covers all the areas of Christianity at a base level. This is a great book to read for yourself, or to do in your small group, it helps to cover and solidify the foundation that out faith is built on. Without a firm foundation a bulding will topple. Let's be honest - most Christians pick up their doctrine in the same way that a dog picks up fleas - wouldn't it be better to get the facts up front?

This book then is great for those who are new Christians, t ...more

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Dec 04, 2012 Christopher rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I recently finished reading

Know What You Believe Connecting Faith and Truth by Paul E. Little

Know What You Believe: Connecting Faith and Truth and decided to continue my explorations on the basics of the Christian faith. This little book has been in my collection for some time, but I've never gotten around to actually reading it. Having just finished it, I can say that this is one of the best books on basic Christianity (no pun intended) I've ever come across. Whereas Know What You Believe: Connecting Faith and Truth is more systematic in it's approach to Ch ...more

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Apr 30, 2012 David rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Why would anyone be interested in the historical Jesus? Isn’t he some old, archaic person whose life and deeds have only been misrepresented by a brand of Christianity that has become more and more marginalized? Are you interested in knowing about Christ and his claims? Would you consider yourself as one who would like to know more about the historical Jesus? Then Basic Christianity by John R. W. Stott is a great book for you. The book discusses the identity of Christ Jesus. Who is he, and what ...more

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Feb 20, 2012 David Eagen rated it really liked it

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The title aptly describes this book as it is a very good introduction to Christianity. What stood out to me most as I read this was what it means to be a real Christian.

I read this book after reading J.D. Greear's "Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart". In that book Greear points out that there is no formula, box to check, or ritual to perform that makes you a true Christian. There is no "fire insurance" that rescues you from hell but requires no changes in your life. The evidence of a true Christ ...more

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Apr 22, 2014 Matt Chapman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Have just re-read this book after more than a decade and I've realised again what a great introduction to Christianity it is - as well as how enjoyable a read it is.

It is short yet comprehensive; the focus is decisively on Jesus as he is revealed in the Bible; and not a sentence or paragraph is wasted. The very structure of the book is pleasingly simple and direct:

Part 1: Christ's Person
Part 2: Man's Need
Part 3: Christ's Work
Part 4: Man's Response

Stott has a way of writing that feels like he's a ...more

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May 22, 2007 Jacky rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: For every one who wants to know the basic tenets of Christianity!

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AWESOME

I can't believe I read this after Case for Christ. It is practically the same book, but written 30-40 years before Lee Strobel's version; only that this is so much better. It's written style isn't nearly as accessible as contemporary Christian literature, but no fear, the content is spot on the fundamentals of Christian faith, covering the authenticity and historicity of Christ, his character etc (e.g. common questions posed by non-Christians); this part I found slightly dull not because ...more

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Aug 07, 2013 Carlos Montijo rated it it was ok · review of another edition

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I was a little surprised and disappointed by Stott. I thought he was a Calvinist, but he sounds more like an Arminian with sparse Calvinist moments. While some parts of the book are very helpful, like his discussion of sin, he attempts to present Christianity to unbelievers on "neutral" ground (contra Matt. 12:30) by allowing the sinner to judge whether God even exists, arguing that Christianity is "very likely to be true," and going as far as to suggest a ridiculous prayer: "God, I don't know i ...more

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Oct 28, 2013 Bendick Ong rated it really liked it

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Read john stott when I got to know Christ 10 years ago. His basic christianity is one of the first introductory book given to me. (Together with macarthur’s the pillars of Christian character actually – but somehow stott’s style appeals to me more.) This book presents the main tenets of Christianity in a very clear and organised manner, and with good illustrations. Simple enough to not lose you, yet deep enough to entice you. The first 8 chapters presents the three main points: Who is Christ? Wh ...more

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Jul 11, 2013 Alex Stroshine rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: devotionals, theology

The late John Stott's "Basic Christianity" is a very readable introduction to Christianity. Stott outlines the essential teachings of Christianity, centering his book around Jesus Christ. He eloquently explores who Jesus is, why mankind needs a saviour, how God works in us and how we are to respond to God's gracious offer of Himself.

This book is fated to be compared and contrasted with C.S. Lewis' famous "Mere Christianity." Both books are similar in that they were both written by Anglicans and ...more

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Nov 02, 2015 Valerie Kyriosity rated it liked it · review of another edition

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One can always use a nice, solid reminder of the basics. Specifically helpful in a couple of places: I'm often wishing I had Jesus physically present with me, but Jesus said it's better to have the Spirit in me. And of course I can always use a reminder of the simple requirement of obedience. Specifically off in a couple of places: In his call to unbelievers to receive Christ, he goes on at length about this painting and the usual Arminian take about the polite Jesus refusing to intrude unless i ...more

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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 ...more

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“Jesus never concealed the fact that his religion included a demand as well as an offer. Indeed, the demand was as total as the offer was free. If he offered men his salvation, he also demanded their submission. He gave no encouragement whatever to thoughtless applicants for discipleship. He brought no pressure to bear on any inquirer. He sent irresponsible enthusiasts away empty. Luke tells of three men who either volunteered, or were invited, to follow Jesus; but no one passed the Lord’s test. The rich young ruler, too, moral, earnest and attractive, who wanted eternal life on his own terms, went away sorrowful, with his riches intact but with neither life nor Christ as his possession…The Christian landscape is strewn with the wreckage of derelict, half built towers—the ruins of those who began to build and were unable to finish. For thousands of people still ignore Christ’s warning and undertake to follow him without first pausing to reflect on the cost of doing so. The result is the great scandal of Christendom today, so called “nominal Christianity.” In countries to which Christian civilization has spread, large numbers of people have covered themselves with a decent, but thin, veneer of Christianity. They have allowed themselves to become somewhat involved, enough to be respectable but not enough to be uncomfortable. Their religion is a great, soft cushion. It protects them from the hard unpleasantness of life, while changing its place and shape to suit their convenience. No wonder the cynics speak of hypocrites in the church and dismiss religion as escapism…The message of Jesus was very different. He never lowered his standards or modified his conditions to make his call more readily acceptable. He asked his first disciples, and he has asked every disciple since, to give him their thoughtful and total commitment. Nothing less than this will do” — 17 likes

“Many people visualize a God who sits comfortably on a distant throne, remote, aloof, uninterested, and indifferent to the needs of mortals, until, it may be, they can badger him into taking action on their behalf. Such a view is wholly false. The Bible reveals a God who, long before it even occurs to man to turn to him, while man is still lost in darkness and sunk in sin, takes the initiative, rises from his throne, lays aside his glory, and stoops to seek until he finds him.” — 13 likes

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