Mere christianity discussion questions preface where does the title come from. The rival conceptions of god the first big division within humanity is between the majority, who believe in some kind of god or gods, and the minority who do not. Mere christianity audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. Reading response mere christianity, book 2 chapters 1. Lewis mere christianity, macmillan publishing company, ny, ny, isbn 0020869401, by tim chambers, 021996. This talk became chapter 2 of book 2, in the book called mere christianity. This seems to fly in the face of a gods sovereignty, and b. Book 1 1 there has been a great deal of soft soap talked about god for the last hundred years.
If any topic could be relied upon to wreck a book about mere christianityif any topic makes utterly unprofitable reading for those who do not yet believe that the virgins son is godsurely this is it. Some objections is the moral law social convention or instinct. I hope no reader will suppose that mere christianity is here put forward as an alternative to the creeds of the existing communionsas if a man could adopt it in preference to congregationalism or greek orthodoxy or anything else. Its not a very long book 175 pages, but its a book just the same. Mere christianity flashcards and study sets quizlet. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explores the common ground upon which all of those of christian faith stand together. The hall way is mere basic christian beliefs and the rooms are the other denominations. Lewiss mere christianity to your skeptical friends. He explains how there are only two types of religious people. Across more than six decades, lewis is talking to me and anyone else who will listen about his christian faith. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion on. It is not the same as the laws of physics or chemistry.
This book brings together lewiss legendary radio broadcast talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for. I listened to the audio book and have the book as well. This study guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of mere christianity. Instead, the evil being is a parasite, perverting the powers of goodness. The history of the book, and why it was written is equally interesting. Nov 09, 2012 1943 england, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, c. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 49 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of mere christianity.
Mere christianity mere christianity a book written by c. Mere christianity is one of the most read and beloved christian books of all time. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my i am abled channel also. Thereare six to seven questions for each of the lectures. Rejecting the boundaries that divide christianity s many denominations, mere christianity is lewiss term for the essential christian message the theological. I have been asked to tell you what christians believe, and i am going to begin by telling you one thing that christians do not need to believe. C s lewis audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 4 the perfect penitent. Audio book mere christianity book 1 chapter 2 some objections c. That there is one god, who is a mind, and who is distinct from his creation, the universe and all life in it. Readers of mere christianity, journey with lewis in logically progressing through various dilemmas. Lewis has shown that atheism is too simple to be true. Christopher mitchell, each of which is approximately fiftyminutes long. The next division is between the types of god people believe in. Lewis, geoffrey howard, blackstone audio, inc audible.
A very talented writer than can break down complex topics in a way thats easy to understand. Lewis you can find this audio book is separated into individual chapters on my i am abled. Discussing mere christianity dvd christian book distributors. I feel guilty giving such a book only three stars, but that is for the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lewiss forceful and accessible doctrine of christian belief. Oreilly an irish priest, philosopher, theologian, and physicist, oreilly 19161978 regularly lead discussions of mere christianity with groups of lay people. S lewis, geoffrey howard aka ralph cosham, robert whitfield aka simon vance on. Lewis compares a christian and atheist, saying how an atheist doesnt believe that all religious views are wrong while christians do. In all, the dualistic worldview winds up looking a lot like christianity. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis.
Lewiss mere christianity, book 2 chapter 3 summary. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by. First heard as three radio addresses on the bbc, lewis modern classic sheds light on the common ground upon which all christians can stand togetherthe meaning of the universe, beliefs and behaviors. Lewis institutes study program, the cs lewis mere christianity study by dr. First heard as informal radio broadcasts and then published as three separate books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality mere christianity brings together what lewis saw as the fundamental truths of the religion.
C s lewis audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 3 the shocking alternative. The first big division within humanity is between the majority, who believe in some kind of god or gods, and the minority who do not. Mere christianity book 2 chapter 3 summary course hero. I have been looking for a decent prochristianity book for a long time, and whenever i ask christians to recommend a book to me, i get a plethora of suggestions. The law of human nature what are the two basic concepts of chapter one. C s lewis mere christianity chapter 2 some objections youtube. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity provides an unequaled. Learn mere christianity with free interactive flashcards. Apr 21, 2015 one of the most popular introductions to christian faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. Lewiss own advice on choosing what christians ought to read, when asked, answered that there should be a ratio of 2. In 1941 england, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, c. The three parts of morality people often see morality as bothersome and something that interferes with their life. God had made man in a way that they were so sinful that they need to redeem themselves but god will reward them for their deed with eternal life.
That his creation was good from the beginning but that it was perverted or corrupted by an invasion of. Lewis, one of the greatest writers of his time, is a lifechanging introduction to the christian faith ever written. Find a summary of this and each chapter of mere christianity. Theism includes pantheism hinduism and monotheism judaism, christianity, and islam. Chris mitchell, director, wade center, wheaton college. Lewis 1898 1963 clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963, commonly called c. It is the view i call christianityandwater, the view which simply says there is a good god in heaven and everything is all rightleaving out all the difficult and terrible doctrines about sin and hell and the devil, and the redemption.
Heard first as radio addresses and then published as three separate books, this book brings together lewiss legendary broadcast talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times. Lewiss works of nonfiction, with several million copies sold worldwide. Chapter 2 the invasion book 2 c s lewis mere christianity youtube. In book one and book two of mere christianity lewis explains the. Its elegant binding will make them smile, and its expression of faith will make them think. And i will tell you another view that is also too simple.
Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1941 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. Audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 1 the rival conceptions of god c. Once you have heard howard read it, you begin to feel that lewis is sitting there speaking to you. Some may talk about moral ideals rather than moral rules, but the term ideals is problematic, as people have different tastes and goals. Beginning with the existence of a sort of moral law in book one, lewis pushes the reader to look beyond a societal acceptance of certain right and wrongs and. Here i offer a sample of lewis wisdom, but i must emphasize that every page made me think and clarified my understanding of gods design. Another overly simplistic worldview is the worldview that claims, god is good, and ignores the existence of sin, hell, and the devil. Oddly enough, you cannot even conclude, from my silence on disputed points, either that i think. The first of these viewsthe one that thinks god beyond good and evilis called pantheism. Mere christianity is a great book, but do not buy this version.
Lewis 1952 book mere christianity with great sadness, respect and hope. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in mere christianity, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. I first read the book while in college and now i am taking several fellows through the book in a small group setting. Mere christianity mere christianity audiobook, by c.
Lewiss broadcast radio talks in the bbc around the time of the war years. Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of christianity. Lewiss legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all christians at all times. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity. It has no text justification so that each line is a random length and many lines are a single word see picture it has no paragraph spaces, chapter headings, or page numbers it has weird text at the start for what appears to be a digital version of the book see photos. One of the most popular introductions to christian faith ever written, mere christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. Heard first as radio addresses and then published as three separate booksthe case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personalitythis book brings together lewiss legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to explain and.
The first section is basically the moral argument for gods existence, serving to prepare his listenersreaders for his presentation of christianity. Audio book mere christianity book 2 chapter 2 the invasion c. Jun 22, 2005 lewiss own advice on choosing what christians ought to read, when asked, answered that there should be a ratio of 2. Lewis states that he does not know how things would have worked out if man had not rebelled against god. Lewis experts and advocates, this first of its kind video curriculum explores the meaning, history, and contemporary application of the book. Whether they admit it or not, all men recognize it, and even appeal to it. Jan 14, 2014 i have been looking for a decent prochristianity book for a long time, and whenever i ask christians to recommend a book to me, i get a plethora of suggestions. What, in your opinion, is lewis offering us in mere christianity. Bringing together lewis legendary broadcast talks during world war two from his three previous books the case for christianity, christian behavior, and beyond personality, mere christianity provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear this powerful apologetic for the christian faith. Discussing mere christianity when your group meets to discuss the book, firstview the appropriate lecture by dr.
Lewis and known to his friends and family as jack, was a novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, and. Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate pamphlets. It is more like a hall out of which doors open into several rooms. Mere christianity and millions of other books are available for instant access. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1942 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. Considered a classic of christian apologetics, the transcripts of the broadcasts originally appeared in print as three separate. That his creation was good from the beginning but that it. Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe chapter 1. The words mere christianity werent original to lewis. The perfect penitent lewis believes that the man he has been referring to was obviously not a lunatic or fiend, which leads to the conclusion that he wasis god. In book 2, lewis explained the core beliefs of mere christianity. In the second chapter lewis addresses some of the objections he received after first publishing the book. Mere christianity book 2 with audio what christians. The rival conceptions of god lewis explains that there are generally two different conceptions or views about god.
Mere christianity study guide 2 book i1 david grice 852011 book i. In the seventeenth century richard baxter, an anglican divine with puritan predilections, used the words mere christianity in his book the saints everlasting rest. Jun 23, 2012 in book 2, lewis explained the core beliefs of mere christianity. Chapter 4 the perfect penitent book two cs lewis mere christianity. Choose from 418 different sets of mere christianity flashcards on quizlet. I appreciate the effort that vetter has made, however geoffrey howard reads mere christianity so utterly perfectly, anyone else must come second.