{"product_id":"basic-christianity-9780830848539","title":"Basic Christianity","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNamed a \"Book of the Century\" by \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is Jesus Christ?\u003c\/b\u003e While Jesus and his teaching continue to hold appeal, many people question the plausibility or relevance of the Christian faith. Is it reasonable to believe that Jesus was truly divine? If so, what does it mean for us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Stott's accessible, classic book examines the historical facts on which Christianity stands. With pastoral guidance, Stott presents a biblical portrait of Christ, then considers what it looks like to become and live as a Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than sixty years, \u003ci\u003eBasic Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e has been a landmark resource that has helped millions understand the gospel. With updated language, study questions, and a new foreword by Christopher J. H. Wright, it is now available as the first volume in the IVP Signature Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRick Warren is the founder of Saddleback Church and the author of New York Times bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Purpose Driven Life\u003c\/i\u003e and many other books. Regarded by \u003ci\u003eTime Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the \"100 Most Influential People in the World,\" Warren is one of the most recognized and influential pastors in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn R. W. Stott (1921-2011) was 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 around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant. His many books, including \u003ci\u003eBasic Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cross of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChristian Mission in the Modern World\u003c\/i\u003e, have sold millions of copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725348344082,"sku":"9780830848539","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df8920cc-4855-44c8-96f5-e68d4c7f55e8.jpg?v=1734826946","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/basic-christianity-9780830848539","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}