Basic Introduction to the New Testament

by John Stott, Stephen Motyer (Revised by)

Overview

The writings of internationally respected preacher and teacher John Stott continue to speak to millions of readers around the world. This book—originally published in 1954 as Men with a Message—introduces readers to the message of the New Testament writers, including Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Paul, and more.

This trim new issue presents the text of the book's 1994 edition, which bears the vintage Stott hallmarks—comprehensive knowledge of his subject, acute intellectual rigor, and powerful analysis—and was updated and expanded by Stephen Motyer at John Stott's invitation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467446723
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/10/2017
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	230
File size:	405 KB

About the Author

John Stott (1921–2011) was rector emeritus of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and founder of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.

Table of Contents

Foreword Alistair Begg vii

Preface ix

Editor's Note x

1 Mark and His Message 1

2 Matthew and His Message 24

3 Luke and His Message 50

4 John and His Message 77

5 Paul and His Message 102

6 The Letter to the Hebrews 130

7 James and His Message 145

8 Peter and His Message 159

9 The Message of Revelation 175

Subject Index 193

Scripture Index 200

Editorial Reviews

Rick Warren
—author of The Purpose-Driven Life
"You should read everything John Stott writes."

Mark Dever
—Capitol Hill Baptist Church
"This is a marvelously concise, spiritually minded introduction that I highly commend."

D. A. Carson
—Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"If I were returning to pastoral ministry in a local church, I would ensure that there were always copies available of John Stott's Basic Introduction to the New Testament. And every time I started a series of expositions of any New Testament book, Stott's Basic Introduction would be mentioned from the pulpit. Christians looking for introductory help in understanding the Bible simply cannot do better than to turn to this classic."

Alistair Begg (from the foreword)
—Truth For Life
"The bold, clean cover of this trim new edition certainly catches the eye, but it is the compelling relevance of the content that has kept the book in print for so long, and which will continue to serve generations who never enjoyed the privilege of hearing John Stott preach. . . . As an unashamed fan of this work, I commend it to you with the prayer that a whole new generation will be helped to understand the message properly, to live it out faithfully, and to proclaim it boldly."

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