Synopses & Reviews
Authentic Christianity proclaims the most liberating secret in all of Scripture: "Christ in you, the hope of glory." All of God's plans for present victory over evil, and all His plans for future glory rest squarely on the amazing fact of your fundamental union with Christ! Jesus died for you so that He might live in you.
This in-depth study of 2 Corinthians reveals the genuine purpose, simplicity, and joy of true Christianity. This book will help you move beyond religion, rules, rituals and into the life-changing experience of being intimately connected with Christ at the very core of your being.
What readers are saying...
"Authentic Christianity is a 'must read' for all believers...If you sincerely desire a 'reality' walk with God you must read this book," -R.K.
Through Authentic Christianity I have learned that the more I yield to Christ throughout each day, the more natural it will become for me to live by the Spirit and not by the flesh...I just thank God that His grace is sufficient for me and that His power is made perfect through my weaknesses...God is teaching me to have a heart knowledge of His wisdom, grace, and understanding." -R.H
Synopsis
This classic by Ray Stedman moves you beyond religion, doctrine, rules, and rituals into the life-changing experience of being genuinely and intimately connected with Christ. He shows you how to live a life of faith with integrity - a life that attracts people and compels them to seek its Source.
Synopsis
Ray Stedman's passion encourages you to be an authentic Christianto move you beyond religion, doctrines, rules, and ritualsand into the life-changing experience of being genuinely and intimately connected with Christ.
Authentic Christianity takes a look at 2 Corinthians to show you how to live a life of faith with integrity and regain the purpose, simplicity, and inspiration of genuine faiththe kind of life that compels others to seek its Source.
About the Author
Ray C. Stedman (1917–1992) was one of the great pastors, expositors, and spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, he was pastor of the Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, California, for forty years. With over twenty books to his credit, from Spiritual Warfare to his insightful commentary Adventuring Through the Bible, Stedman spanned the experiences of the Christian life with his writing. His book Body Life had a tremendous impact on the church in the twentieth century.
Table of Contents
Preface
1 The Great Imitation
2 The Real Thing
3 The Secret
4 Two Splendors
5 Death Versus Life
6 The Enemy Within
7 The Enemy Without
8 Pots, Pressures, and Power
9 Time and Eternity
10 Our Highest Motivation
11 The Glory of Ministry
12 Exhibit A