Doctrine, biblical exposition and public Christian responsibility connect John Stott’s major books. The Cross of Christ examines the meaning of Jesus’ crucifixion through themes of sin, substitution, forgiveness and reconciliation, while Basic Christianity provides a shorter introduction to Christian belief. Issues Facing Christians Today turns towards ethics and public questions, and The Message of the Sermon on the Mount exemplifies his accessible expository writing. Stott’s prose is measured, structured and argument-led, avoiding both highly technical academic style and purely devotional reflection. The most useful neighbouring categories are evangelical theology, biblical exposition, Christian ethics and apologetics, particularly for readers looking for classic twentieth-century Protestant teaching. Read more Less