Evangelicalism is now so divided that some would question whether the word is even worth using. Is there real common ground which can hold us together? This heartfelt appeal from John Stott shows that there is.
Distilling decades of reflection on Christian discipleship he shows the Trinitarian heart of evangelical faith: the gracious initiative of God the Father, in revealing himself to us; of Jesus Christ, in redeeming us through his cross and resurrection; and of the indwelling Holy Spirit in transforming us. The threefold emphasis of evangelical faith is upon the Word of God, the once-for-all work of Christ, and the active, continuing work of the Spirit.
Directing us away from our differences, he reminds us of the glorious work of Father, Son and Spirit which unites us all.
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Contents
Publisher’s note 7
Introduction: Evangelical essentials 11
Three disclaimers 14
Fundamentalism and evangelicalism 18
Evangelicalism’s tribes and tenets 22
The trinitarian gospel 26
Once for all, and more and more 31
1 The revelation of God 37
Revelation 39
Inspiration 51
Authority 61
Three more words 66
Two clarifications 70
2 The cross of Christ 75
Our acceptance with God 82
Our daily discipleship 92
Our mission and message 93
3 The ministry of the Holy Spirit 97
Christian beginnings 103
Christian assurance 106
Christian holiness 111
Christian community 115
Christian mission 119
Christian hope 124
Conclusion: The challenge of the evangelical faith 129
Evangelical integrity 133
Evangelical stability 134
Evangelical truth 135
Evangelical unity 136
Evangelical endurance 140
Postscript: The pre-eminence of humility 143
Notes 149
O autorze
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. In 2005, Time magazine ranked Stott among the 100 most influential people in the world.