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Simply Christianity - Beyond Religion

John Dickson
Matthias Media
0 | 1876326182 | 239pp
Size: 139(w) x 208(h) mm
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One of the reasons people sometimes avoid looking into Christianity is the there are so many versions on offer, each with its own spin on things, its own rituals and practices, its own religious package.

But just imagine we were able to get beyond this - to strip back all the rituals, myths and dogma; to put to one side the hair-splitting and disagreements; to get beyond all the trappings of 'religion' - what would we find? If we were to go back to Jesus himself, to the biographies about him contained in the New Testament, what would we discover Christianity to be about?

That is the project of this book. It aims to present simply Christianity, by reading and reflecting upon the ancient biography of Jesus written by Luke.
Table of Contents
Part One: Jesus Now and Then
1. Which Christianity
2. Christ in History
3. Christ in Biography

Part Two: The Presence of Greatness
Gospel of Luke, 1:1-9:27
4. Jesus' Surname
5. Speaking God's Words
6. Mending the Brokenness
7. Forgiveness on Offer
8. The Question of Leadership
9. True Confessions
10. Flattering Misconceptions

Part Three: Search and Rescue
Gospel of Luke, 9:28-19:10
11. Jesus' Christian Name
12. Clear and Future Danger
13. Jesus' Bad Habits
14. Friend of Sinners
15. Rescue in Action

Part Four: To Die For
Gospel of Luke, 19:11-23:49
16. One Last Meal
17. One Last Prayer
18. One Last Breath
19. God the Rescuer

Part Five: Jesus Here and Now
Gospel of Luke, 23:50-24:53
20. Dead Man Walking?
21. God's Right-Hand Man
22. Jesus Here and Now
23. Repentance: a Change of Mind
24. Forgiveness: a Fresh Start

Extra Information
i. Gospel Truth or Myth?
ii. Prophesies of the Coming King/Christ
iii. The Resurrection of Christ
iv. Beyond This Book

Other Info
John Dickson's three previous books about Christianity have been best-sellers throughout Australia and the UK. The warmth and humour of his writing, and the straightforward clarity of his ideas, have endeared him to thousands of readers. As well as being an author, John has a busy life speaking about the Christian message in churches, schools and universities all over his native Sydney, and beyond. And just for fun in his spare time, he is doing research for a PhD in ancient history. According to him, however, his finest achievements are marrying Elizabeth and raising Joshua and Sophie.

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Christianity without the religious trappings & traditions of Church
Review by Mike Edyejones | 13.12.2007

A more adult approach by John Dixon on his favourite subject - what is Christianity really about and why should we respond to God.

I recommend this book as a starting point for those new to Christianity who want to explore what they have said they believe or as an introduction to someone who simply has questions about what makes a Christian when there are so many 'versions' around these days.

This book doesn't have all the answers and the author makes that clear - it is a starting point to help people come to understand what it means to be Christian - to follow Christ.

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