Necessary Christianity
What Jesus Shows We Must Be and Do

Summary: In a culture of options, focuses on the necessities of the Christian life by looking at the “must” statements in the gospel associated with Jesus. Bishop Claude R. Alexander, Jr. makes a trenchant contrast between our culture and a vibrant Christianity. We like to think about our options, ou......more

In the Christian tradition that I have inhabited my whole life there was an emphasis on unifying the universal church and dropping the denominational structures and doctrinal differences that so often separate Christians from each other. Instead of embracing creeds as a means of finding the common......more

Christianity Is Necessary! Let's start by highlighting the positives of this book. It had some great insights and a really good message. The author presents a clear message about what it means to be a Christian and how to live a life that reflects those beliefs. This is a powerful message that can re......more

When I turned to the table of contents and read the chapter titles: • I must focus • I must progress • I must be directed ▪︎ I must be clear • I must be diligent ▪︎ I must yield to God's will. It made me think that Musty Christianity is a more apt title. But the "Musts" that Bishop Alexander focuses on her......more

Alexander moves through several of the uses of "dei" in the gospel stories (it is necessary, I must, the Son of Man must) to push back against a "post-modern sense that a life in Christ is all about choice, personal preference, and entitlement" (99). I agree with his assessment of the state of many......more