Stott on the Christian Life (Paperback)

Tim Chester

ISBN 10: 1433560577 / ISBN 13: 9781433560576

Published by Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL, 2020

About this Item

Paperback. "Reading this book was a profoundly moving experience."--Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; author, Let's Study Revelation and Let's Study GalatiansJohn Stott was a twentieth-century pastor-theologian widely hailed for his heart for missions and expository preaching. Even today, Stott's legacy continues to influence churches around the world. As both a faithful preacher and a thoughtful writer, Stott profoundly shaped evangelicalism's contemporary understanding of Christianity through an approach to the Christian life founded on the word, shaped by the cross, and characterized by the pursuit of Christlikeness in every area of life. Tim Chester invites a new generation of readers to experience the Christian life as John Stott envisioned it--not simply a theological puzzle to be solved, but the daily practice of humble service and compassion found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Exploring the enduring influence of John Stotts views on the Christian life, this book will encourage a new generation of evangelical Christians to benefit from Stotts life and teaching. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stott on the Christian Life (Paperback)
• Publisher: Crossway Books, Wheaton, IL
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1433560577
• ISBN 13: 9781433560576
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"Reading this book was a profoundly moving experience.”
―Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; author, Let’s Study Revelation and Let’s Study Galatians

John Stott was a twentieth-century pastor-theologian widely hailed for his heart for missions and expository preaching. Even today, Stott’s legacy continues to influence churches around the world. As both a faithful preacher and a thoughtful writer, Stott profoundly shaped evangelicalism’s contemporary understanding of Christianity through an approach to the Christian life founded on the word, shaped by the cross, and characterized by the pursuit of Christlikeness in every area of life. Tim Chester invites a new generation of readers to experience the Christian life as John Stott envisioned it―not simply a theological puzzle to be solved, but the daily practice of humble service and compassion found in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Systematizes what John Stott taught about the Christian life
• Explores the enduring influence John Stott has had on the church 
• Highlights the importance of rigorous Christian thinking and the development of the mind
• Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series

About the Authors

Tim Chester (PhD, University of Wales) is director of theological studies and lecturer in spiritual formation at Crosslands. He has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, as well as being the author or coauthor of over forty books, including A Meal with Jesus; Reforming Joy; and, with Michael Reeves, Why the Reformation Still Matters.

Justin Taylor (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the executive vice president of book publishing and book publisher at Crossway. He has edited and contributed to several books, and he blogs at Between Two Worlds―hosted by the Gospel Coalition.

Stephen J. Nichols (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) has written over twenty books and is an editor of the Theologians on the Christian Life series. He is the former President of Reformation Bible College and the host of the weekly podcast, 5 Minutes in Church History.