Stott, John R W. (John Robert Walmsley) , 1921-2011

Stott looks at the Upper Room discourse in John 13-17. He places them in it's Biblical context. Stott looks at the significance of the washing of the disciple's feet, both as a parable and the timing. Stott explores the characters involved, their discussion and Jesus' actions. Stott explains that submitting to Christ is the way to have freedom. Stott looks at ways the foot-washing is remembered in the 70s, and what it really meant to wash each other's feet. He shows that love involves both service and sacrifice., Reel box reads : "1971 Summer School - Rev JRW Stott. Tape 1 : Track 1 'The power' (Holy Spirit) : Track2 John 13"

Stott explains that to ask 'What is man?' is to ask 'What am I? and where we find our value. He argues that we are both made in the image of God and stained by sin. Stott explores different types of sin, and that our hearts are corrupted. He shows that we are all unclean in the sight of God. Stott shows that nothing but the blood of Christ can make us clean., Box label reads : "Series II : Tape 1 'Six Fundamental Questions' Side 1 : 'Who was Jesus of Nazareth?' Side 2 : 'What is man?' Rev J.R.W. Stott", All Souls Church, London

Stott speaks on Acts 1:1-11. He looks at the structure of the passage. He gives a summary of the purpose of the book, and then expounds 1:1-11. Stott looks at what Jesus says about the Kingdom of God, including to politics and power, membership is international, not national, and it's spread is gradual. Stott explores the ascension, including why it was public, and what it teaches about the return of Christ.,  ,  ,  ,