Incomparable Christ, The

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Jesus Christ has been the dominant figure in the history of Western culture for two thousand years, and his birth the pivot of our calendar. He is the focus of Scripture: as Luther declared, ‘the entire Scripture deals only with Christ everywhere’. He is the heart of mission, the message that countless Christians cross land and sea, continents and cultures, to deliver. In masterly surveys, John Stott looks at the New Testament witness, at the way the church has portrayed Christ down the centuries, and at the influence Christ has had on individuals over the last two thousand years. Finally, turning to the Book of Revelation, he asks what Jesus Christ should mean to us today. Here is the fruit of a lifetime of biblical study, rigorous Christian thought, and devotion to the person of Jesus Christ. ‘John Stott paints a picture of the incomparable Christ on a huge canvas. He applies his incisive mind, his commitment to Scripture, and his sense of awe at God’s purpose in human history, focusing with humility on the Jesus he has known and loved throughout his life. The result is a rare combination of wisdom and inspiration.’ Roy McCloughry, Director, Kingdom Trust. ‘” Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever”: these familiar words sum up the “magnificent obsession” of John Stott’s long and ever-venturesome ministry. Combining concise bibical characterisation with theological and church-historical breadth, this book vividly portrays not only the New Testament’s multi-faceted pictures of Christ but also his perennial and universal appeal across cultures and continents. The whole is rightly framed by Scripture. I warmly recommend this mature, Christ-magnifying book.’ David F. Wright, Professor, University of Edinburgh. Known world-wide as a Bible teacher, writer, pastor and mission-leader, John Stott is the author of many books including the best-selling BASIC CHRISTIANITY. He is Rector Emeritus of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London and President of the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. This book is based on the London Lectures in Contemporary Christianity delivered at All Souls, Langham Place, in November 2000.