BASIC CHRISTIANITY

Source : http://www.careydillinger.com

In 1997 I was studying D.A. Carson's book on the Sermon on the Mount to help me complete my lesson notes for the adult Bible class I was teaching at Beverly Shores. Carson referred to a book by John R.W. Stott entitled Basic Christianity.

In this short paperback book, originally published in 1958, Stott sets forth eleven lessons covering the "milk" of the word in which he argues convincingly from the scriptures that we need a Savior and that Savior is Jesus Christ.

According to Stott: "We must commit ourselves, heart and mind, soul and will, home and life, personally and unreservedly to Jesus Christ. We must humble ourselves before him. We must trust him as our Savior and submit to Him as our Lord; then go take our place as loyal members of the church and responsible citizens of the community. Such is basic Christianity, and the theme of this book."

These lessons are a distillation of Stott's book, using his chapter and paragraph headings to construct the outline. I have been preaching these lessons as opportunity permits at both Beverly Shores and Pine Hills in Orlando. They would also be suitable for Bible study or home studies as well.

Warning: Neither Stott nor Carson are members of the New Testament church, so care must taken when using their materials. I have modified much of what Stott has said concerning the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the necessity of baptism for the remission of sins.

Carey Dillinger
1998-99

Introduction

1 The Right Approach

Christ's Person

2 The Claims of Christ

3 The Character of Christ

4 The Resurrection of Christ

Man's Need

5 The Fact and Nature of Sin

6 The Consequences of Sin

Christ's Work

7 The Death of Christ:

The Centrality of the Cross

The Meaning of the Cross

8 The Salvation of Christ

Man's Response

9 Counting the Cost

10 Reaching a Decision

11 Being a Christian