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A Christian classic on the person of Christ
Author J. Oswald Sanders, a 20th-century lawyer who became missionary statesman, follows Jesus from His preexistence to His earthly life and second coming. All throughout, he upholds Jesus as the powerful and perfect Savior of the world, silencing against any who would diminish His uniqueness.
A beautiful and thought-provoking tribute to our Great Savior, The Incomparable Christ will leave you with a peace and joy that only comes from tasting and seeing that the Lord is good.
Now with a new foreword by J.I. Packer
Synopsis
Now with a new foreword by J.I. Packer.
Author J. Oswald Sanders, a lawyer turned 20th century missionary statesman, follows Jesus from His pre-existence to His earthly life and coming Second Advent. Throughout he upholds Jesus as the powerful and perfect Savior of the world, arguing against any who would diminish His uniqueness.
About the Author
J. OSWALD SANDERS (1902-1992) was a Christian leader for nearly seventy years and authored more than forty books on the Christian life including The Incomparable Christ, Spiritual Discipleship, Spiritual Leadership, and Spiritual Maturity. He left a promising law practice in his native New Zealand to serve as an instructor and administrator at the Bible College of New Zealand. Dr. Sanders later became general director of the China Inland Mission (now the Overseas Missionary Fellowship), and was instrumental in beginning many new missions projects throughout East Asia.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Person of Christ
1. The Moral Perfection of Christ
2. The Preexistence of Christ
3. The Incarnation of Christ
4. The Childhood of Christ
5. The Youth of Christ
6. The Earthly Occupation of Christ
7. The Baptism of Christ
8. The Temptation of Christ
9. The Deity of Christ
10. The Humanity of Christ
11. The Manliness of Christ
12. The Twofold Nature of Christ
13. The Sinlessness of Christ
14. The Transfiguration of Christ
15. The Prophetic Ministry of Christ
16. The Teaching of Christ
17. The Humility of Christ
18. The Serenity of Christ
19. The Prayer Life of Christ
The Work of Christ
20. The Soul-Anguish of Christ
21. The Trial of Christ
22. The Majestic Silence of Christ
23. The Atoning Work of Christ
The Seven Words
24. The Word of Forgiveness
25. The Word of Assurance
26. The Word of Devotion
27. The Word of Dereliction
28. The Word of Agony
29. The Word of Triumph
30. The Word of Confidence
31. The Calvary Miracles
32. The Resurrection of Christ
33. The Ministry of the Fourth Days
34. The Ascension of Christ
35. The High Priestly Ministry of Christ
36. The Second Advent of Christ