Tensions in the christian experience

Stott explores the paradox of joy and sorrow for believers. 1. The Christian life is a life of Joy 2. Christian tears - nature, compassion, penatence, jealousy 3. Now and not yet - we will still have sadness in this world, C 248 STO

Stott speaks on the topic of racism/racialism/race relations. He looks at what the Bible says on this topic, especially Acts 17 and Paul's speech in the Aeropagus. Stott speaks against polytheism, and against idols. He also challenges the racial tensions within the Cold War. 1. The God who proclaimed is the creator of all nations 2. The God who proclaimed is the the disposer of all history 3. The God who proclaimed is the God of all mankind 4. The God who proclaimed is the giver of all life 5. The God who proclaimed is the judge of all the world Applications - humanity is the norm, not race. Despising other believers is an offence against God, and we must demonstrate that our ultimate unity is in Christ., Reel to reel label reads : "Rev Stott series 14 'Racialism verse our common unity"

Stott looks at whether holiness is attained by faith or by work? He argues that the two must come together, exploring the tension between sanctification and justification. Stott shows that everything we do is tainted by sin. He explores how holiness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, as well as self-discipline. He examines what self-discipline means for dying to the old self. Stott includes the disciplines both that a believer avoids, buth also those that should be included., Box label reads : "Series XII : Tape 3 'Tensions in Christian Experience' Side 1 'Struggle and rest' Side 2 'Love and Fear' Rev J.R.W. Stott", All Souls Church, London

Stott speaks against both polytheism and universalism. He explains why these are impossible if Christ is God., White noise throughout. Reel to reel label reads : "The uniqueness of Christianity"