Already read the Bible? Still want more? I've got great news! There are hundreds of Christians out there trying to explain what it means to be a Christian. John Stott is one of the better known authors doing so, and I recently finished Basic Christianity, his introduction to life in Christ.
This book has been written about profusely, and there probably isn't much I can say about it that hasn't already been said. It is, as the title implies, a basis introduction to Christ. It's broken down neatly into four parts: 1) Christ's Person 2) Man's Need 3) Christ's Work 4) Man's Response. It's a simple, easy-to-read guide about who Jesus Christ is, why we need Him, how He has saved us, and how we are called to respond.
As I mentioned, there are many books like this. I would choose C.S. Lewis or Tim Keller before I read this one again, but that doesn't mean I didn't like this book. I think there is much to learn from Stott, who urges us to choose Christ, out of a deep need and because of God's great love. If you're looking for a way to dive deeper into faith, or simply trying to find a starting point, you could do far worse than this basic intro. Here is a link to a study guide for Stott's widely popular book.
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