Balanced Christianity - Softcover

Stott, John R. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340201053 ISBN 13: 9780340201053

Publisher: IVP, 1975

Synopsis

Christians tend to polarize. Some have an intellectual faith, while others are more emotional. Some focus on structure while others focus on freedom. And some champion evangelism while others advocate for social action. John Stott's classic statement of balanced Christianity shows how we can hold these tensions together in biblical, faithful ways. Also includes an interview with John Stott with further reflections on the need for balance in contemporary evangelical Christianity.

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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.''

Review

'' 'Balance' for John Stott is not about a neutral middle. Instead, it is the vigorous act of faithful both/and living--frequently holding to two extremes rather than sliding to one or the other. This short book is a classic example of Stott's passionate desire to uphold an evangelicalism that does not fall prey to oversimplifications and immature stereotypes but instead displays and articulates a more mature discipleship. This approach, he argues, reflects the Scriptures themselves and enables the kind of thought, relationships and actions that bear witness to Jesus Christ in a complex world. Though first written for a different time, his words are still poignant and provocative.''
Mark Labberton, president of Fuller Theological Seminary, author of The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor

--Review

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 1975
• ISBN 10: 0340201053
• ISBN 13: 9780340201053
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48