The Core of Christianity

<p>‘Let’s be clear.  To begin with, the claims of Christianity are in essence the claims of Christ.  I have no particular wish to defend Christianity as a system, or the Church as an institution.  The history of the Church has been a bittersweet story, combining deeds of heroism with deeds of shame.  But we&#39;re not ashamed of Jesus Christ who is the centre and core of Christianity.’<br>—<em>John Stott</em> in ‘Why I Am a Christian’</p>