For over 10 years has been providing topquality christian audiobooks and audiobibles. It is the view i call christianity andwater, the view which simply says there is a good god in heaven and everything is all rightleaving out all the difficult and terrible doctrines about sin and hell and the devil, and the. I feel guilty giving such a book only three stars, but that is for the. Lewis clearly demonstrates, christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of god. Mere christianity is one of the books that has impacted me more than any other, and this audio version is excellent i particularly rate that its read by a brit thank you. One of the most popular and beloved introductions to christian faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. Expanded into book form, mere christianity never flinches as it sets out a rational basis for christianity and builds an edifice of compassionate morality atop this foundation. Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate. Discovering the divine plan for love, sex, and gender. Reading response mere christianity, book 2 chapter 5. His teaching responsibilities have included serving with the chaplains office at the pentagon. The case for christianity broadcast talks in the uk 1942, christian. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Heard first as radio addresses and then published as three separate books, this book brings together lewiss legendary broadcast talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times. Prior to that, he was cohost of mornings with greg and chris in chicago with chris fabry, which aired on wmbi. Christian members please remember to read the statement of purpose threads for each forum within christian congregations before posting in the forum. And i will tell you another view that is also too simple. I am in my 60s and read mere christianity for the first time this month. The holy bible book 64 3 john kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. Mere christianity is a great book, but do not buy this version. Mere christianity mere christianity audiobook, by c. Jun 23, 2012 in book 2, lewis explained the core beliefs of mere christianity. The perfect penitent lewis believes that the man he has been referring to was obviously not a lunatic or fiend, which leads to the conclusion that he wasis god. Rejecting the boundaries that divide christianitys many. The rival conceptions of god lewis explains that there are generally two different conceptions or views about god.
It is a bit hard to understand, being written by a professor. Hence we cannot rest content with any mere christianity such as lewis proposes. Lewis july 11, 2016 patrick t reardon 0 i finish c. Theism includes pantheism hinduism and monotheism judaism, christianity, and islam. Across more than six decades, lewis is talking to me and anyone else who will listen about his christian faith. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of mere christianity. But many people today are reluctant to read this magnificent classic. Randy newman has been with the staff of campus crusade for christ since 1980 and currently serves with faculty commons, their ministry to university professors. He should be considered a patriarch for the modern persons faith development. It has no text justification so that each line is a random length and many lines are a single word see picture it has no paragraph spaces, chapter headings, or page numbers it has weird text at the start for what appears to be a digital version of the book see photos. Greg wheatley has been the host of the moody radio program prime time america since 1999.
Apr 21, 2015 mere christianity is a foundational book for any christian wanting to defend the faith. A journal of mere christianity and william dembskis book mere creation. Another overly simplistic worldview is the worldview that claims, god is good, and ignores the. This book mere christianity published in 1953 was based on the transcript of the bbc radio broadcast that lewis gave at oxford during world war ii 19411944. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity provides an unequaled.
It was a hit because at that point, lewis had already published a number of fiction and nonfiction books including out of the silent planet 1938, the problem of pain 1940 and the. The book has since become among the most popular evangelical works in existence. Materialism implies atheism, the view that there is no god or any deity. In addition to prime time america, wheatley is heard on sound of majesty, moody radios hourlong program of hymns and sacred classics. Lewiss works of nonfiction, with several million copies sold worldwide. This is effectively the edited transcript of a series of radio sessions c. The rival conceptions of god the first big division within humanity is between the majority, who believe in some kind of god or gods, and the minority who do not. But make sure to buy a properly produced book rather than this shameful product of the computer age. The cost of discipleship dietrich bonhoeffer by descyple91. Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe 1.
Once you have heard howard read it, you begin to feel that lewis is sitting there speaking to you. Nov 09, 2012 1943 england, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, c. Here lewis tries to break his beliefs down to their fundamental truths, and this book stands as one of the primary philosophical texts on christianity. The holy bible book 63 2 john kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1942 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. Lewis gave on his journey through faith, and it reads very naturally. Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of christianity. The history of the book, and why it was written is equally interesting. That there is one god, who is a mind, and who is distinct from his creation, the universe and all life in it. Mere christianity sunday school series part 7 sermonaudio. Basic christianity unabridged basic christianity unabridged audiobook, by john stott.
Lewis faithdiscussion of theology in laymans terms, yet claiming he is not being theological. Clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963, commonly called c. Lewis 18981963 and, although i liked a grief observed more, i also liked this one. Another overly simplistic worldview is the worldview that claims, god is good, and ignores the existence of sin, hell, and the devil. Stott embarks on a compelling course of study that first defends the fundamental claims of christianity and then defines the proper outworking of these basic beliefs in the daily lives of believers. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of christian faith stand together. Lewis and known to his friends and family as jack, was a novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, and christian apologist from belfast, ireland. We have cause to be uneasy book ii what christians believe 1. Lewis forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Also, once someone becomes a christian there is no turning back. The book brings together lewiss legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times. Book cover front back scan edit notes preface book i. Jun 22, 2005 i am in my 60s and read mere christianity for the first time this month.
Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in mere christianity, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Dietrich bonhoeffer the world of conflicts by christian sermons and audio books. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Mere christianity is a superb if slightly dated book, and remains essential reading for anyone exploring the basics of christianity. Here lewis tries to break his beliefs down to their fundamental truths, and this book stands. I appreciate the effort that vetter has made, however geoffrey howard reads mere christianity so utterly perfectly, anyone else must come second. We offer a free audiobook download every month, drmfree content, outstanding promotional offers, and flexible membership plans. In 2006, mere christianity was placed third in christianity today s list of the most influential books amongst evangelicals since 1945. He ministers on campuses and elsewhere in our nations capital to students, professors and policy shapers. In early 2000, mere christianity was named by christianity today as the most influential christian book of the twentieth century. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the christian faith. The invasion lewis refers to is a movement to oversimplify christianity into a religion that worships a good and just god, not the god lewis thinks is the true one. Lewiss book of that name has been understandably, and even deservedly, popular among christians of many different denominations because it articulates in such a graceful and persuasive manner some of the basic christian beliefs.
Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. Mere christianity is a foundational book for any christian wanting to defend the faith. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,916,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. For over 10 years has been providing topquality christian audiobooks and audio bibles. It contains a very good explanation of predestination that i found helpful when i was a new christian. He argues nothing in the universe is simple, so god cannot be simple either. I cannot begin to totally appreciate or even fully understand the wisdom and knowledge expressed by c. Next up is mere christianity, a book that is a classic apologetic for christianity.
God had made man in a way that they were so sinful that they need to redeem themselves but god will reward them for their deed with eternal life. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books, the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity brings together what lewis sees as the fundamental truths of the religion. Lewis 1952 book mere christianity with great sadness, respect and hope. The forums in the christian congregations category are now open only to christian members. Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate pamphlets. That his creation was good from the beginning but that it was perverted or corrupted by an invasion of. In book 2, lewis explained the core beliefs of mere christianity. Basic christianity unabridged audiobook, by john stott. Dont forget to try out our iphone and android apps to listen to your library on your phone. I listened to the audio book and have the book as well. The next division is between the types of god people believe in. A very talented writer than can break down complex topics in a way thats easy to understand. However if you take your time it will be well worth it. Lewis has shown that atheism is too simple to be true.
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