Basic Christianity (IVP Classics)

Sin is an unpopular subject, and Christians are often criticized for going on about it too much. But they only do so because they are realists. Sin is not a convenient invention of church ministers to keep them in their job; it is a fact of human experience.

our need lies in our sin. We have investigated his claim to be able to help us; we must now look at the nature of the help we need.

His work was done for us. It was the work of a person for persons, a mission undertaken for needy people by the only one who was able to meet their need. His ability lies in his deity;