In *Basic Christianity*, Stott begins with the person of Jesus — His claims, character, and resurrection — before moving to the…
Grace · Identity · The Cross
Stott
Analogy
traditional Christian symbolism
From the earliest centuries the cross has been the sign that marks Christian belonging. It is not only a historical event but a present claim: this is the shape of God’s love and the pattern of discipleship. Whatever else we carry, the cross remains the mark that identifies us and the center that holds us.
How you’d preach it
The cross remains the central mark of Christian identity and mission.
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