The Cross of Christ: With Study Guide by John Stott Paperback Book

Description: The Cross of Christ by John Stott, Alister McGrath Now including a study guide and a foreword by Alister McGrath, revisit John Stotts modern classic The Cross of Christ and discover the beauty of the cross. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Cross is the universal symbol of the Christian faith. But what does the Cross mean? Why did Jesus have to die?In this magisterial and best-selling book, John Stott explains the significance of Christs cross and answers objections commonly brought against biblical teaching on the atonement.Stott will help you discover how Jesus himself understood the cross, and how Christ in our place is at the heart of its meaning. Understand what the cross achieved, and learn what it means to live under the cross.This modern classic combines excellent biblical exposition, and a characteristically thoughtful study of Christian belief, with a searching call to the church to live under the cross. Author Biography Alister E. McGrath (DPhil and DD, University of Oxford; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) is professor of theology, ministry, and education, and head of the Centre for Theology, Religion, and Culture at Kings College, London. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including the award-winning The Passionate Intellect: ChristianFaith and the Discipleship of the Mind. A former atheist, he is respectful yet critical of the new atheist movement and regularly engages in debate and dialogue with its leaders.The Revd Dr John Stott, CBE, was for many years Rector of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and chaplain to the Queen. Stotts global influence is well established, mainly through his work with Billy Graham and the Lausanne conferences - he was one of the principal authors of theLausanne Covenant in 1974. In 2005, Time magazine ranked Stott among the100 most influential people in the world. He passed away on July 27, 2011. Table of Contents Foreword by Alister McGrathPrefacePart One: Approaching the cross1 The centrality of the cross2 Why did Christ die?3 Looking below the surfacePart Two: The heart of the cross4 The problem of forgiveness5 Satisfaction for sin6 The self-substitution of GodPart Three: The achievement of the cross7 The salvation of sinners8 The revelation of God9 The conquest of evilPart Four: Living under the cross10 The community of celebration11 Self-understanding and self-giving12 Loving our enemies13 Suffering and gloryConclusion: The pervasive influence of the crossBibliographyStudy guide Review In our world of war and terror, there is nothing more important to contemplate than the cross of Christ. May John Stotts reflections give us the courage to fight, with all the love within us, the war of the slaughtered Lamb. The cross teaches us there is something worth dying for but nothing worth killing for, that we can conquer evil without mirroring it. So grab this book and get ready to live real good and get beat up real bad. It is the story of our faith. -- Shane Claiborne, author of The Irresistible RevolutionRarely does a volume of theology combine six cardinal virtues, but John Stotts The Cross of Christ does so magnificently. It says what must be said about the cross; it gently but firmly warns against what must not be said; it grounds its judgments in biblical texts, again and again; it hierarchizes its arguments so that the main thing is always the main thing; it is written with admirable clarity; and it is so cast as to elicit genuine worship and thankfulness from any thoughtful reader. There are not many must read books – books that belong on every ministers shelf, and on the shelves of thoughtful laypersons who want a better grasp of what is central in Scripture – but this is one of them. -- D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolI have no hesitation in saying that this is the most enriching theological book I have ever read. I read it slowly and devotionally over a period of several months. I found that it edified and challenged me, thrilled me with the glory of the cross and equipped me to answer some of the questions non-Christians and sceptics ask about the cross -- Ajith Fernando, teaching director, Youth for Christ, Sri LankaJohn Stotts marvellous treatment of the biblical, theological and practical meaning of the cross is more needed today than ever, especially in light of its uncompromising defence of the heart of Christs death for us as a "propitiation", a sacrifice that bore Gods wrath in our place and turned his wrath to favour for undeserving sinners -- Wayne GrudemJohn Stott rises grandly to the challenge of the greatest of all themes. All the qualities that we expect of him—biblical precision, thoughtfulness and thoroughness, order and method, moral alertness and the measured tread, balanced judgment and practical passion—are here in fullest evidence. This, more than any book he has written, is his masterpiece. -- J. I. Packer, author of Knowing GodOutside of the Bible itself, this may be the best book Ive ever read on the cross of Christ. It is thorough, thoughtful and timely. As I read it, my mind was challenged, my heart was warmed, my faith was strengthened, and my focus was sharpened on the cross. Praise God for just giving us Jesus with nail prints in his hands and feet! -- Anne Graham Lotz, author of Just Give Me JesusI read everything John Stott writes because I know it will be biblical, well-reasoned and contextually applicable. The Cross of Christ is an intelligent, imaginative and timely exploration of the centrality of the cross, by a personal mentor Ive come to appreciate for his scholars mind and pastors heart; he knows God deeply, understands the times clearly and engagingly explains truth in a relativistic age. -- Dick Staub, author of Too Christian, Too PaganMy wife and I consider The Cross of Christ one of the outstanding books of all times. We refer to it often. We have given copies away and recommended it widely. We take it out as we discuss the work of the Savior and in preparation for preaching and teaching. My own personally autographed copy is all marked up.It is an outstanding exposition of scriptural truth. I believe we must saturate the churches across the world with the central truth of The Cross of Christ.Once again as a call for the history of Christianity, a fresh generation of young followers of Jesus Christ need to understand the cross of Christ. Many are weak and some are even childish spiritually for not understanding the work of the cross.Chapter six alone—"Self-Substitution of God"—is worth the whole of this rich, God-honoring, Christ-exhausting, devotional, biblical, ever-so-balanced, theologically sane and clear book. -- Luis Palau, international evangelistThe passion of Pauls statement, I am determined to know nothing among you but Jesus Christ and him crucified, resonates on every page of this classic book on the centrality of the cross. Whats more, Dr. Stott has validated every word with a life spent in servant leadership. -- Michael Card, musician, author of A Violent GraceBiblical, clear and cogent are the words that came to mind on first reading this book. The passing of time has also made it indisputable that this book is a classic which is profound in a way that few evangelical books have been in recent years. It is compelling in its simplicity and comprehensive in its grasp of the way in which God conquers our sin, our rebellion, our ghastly evil through the person of Christ. Here is truth which is true, not just because it works for me, but because it is grounded in the very being and character of God, revealed and authenticated by him, worked out in the very fabric of our history, and therefore it is truth for all time. -- David F. Wells, Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological SeminaryFor those who want an evenhanded and robust defense of the penal substitutionary theory of the atonement, John Stotts The Cross of Christ is the benchmark. With a deft hand, Stott has given us a classic articulation of this influential, evangelical doctrine that is both vigorous and readable. Books like this stand the test of time. -- Tony Jones, author of The Sacred WayAs relevant today as when it first appeared, The Cross of Christ is more than a classic. It restates in our own time the heart of the Christian message. Like John the Baptist, John Stott points us away from the distractions that occupy so much of our energies in order, announcing, Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! -- Michael Horton, professor of theology and apologetics, Westminster Seminary California Promotional Now including a study guide and a foreword by Alister McGrath, revisit John Stotts modern classic The Cross of Christ and discover the beauty of the cross. Review Quote Rarely does a volume of theology combine six cardinal virtues, but John Stotts The Cross of Christ does so magnificently. It says what must be said about the cross; it gently but firmly warns against what must not be said; it grounds its judgments in biblical texts, again and again; it hierarchizes its arguments so that the main thing is always the main thing; it is written with admirable clarity; and it is so cast as to elicit genuine worship and thankfulness from any thoughtful reader. There are not many must read books - books that belong on every ministers shelf, and on the shelves of thoughtful laypersons who want a better grasp of what is central in Scripture - but this is one of them. Promotional "Headline" Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross? John Stotts classic explores of the meaning of Christs death for us today Details ISBN1789742897 Author Alister McGrath Year 2021 ISBN-10 1789742897 ISBN-13 9781789742893 Pages 464 Publication Date 2021-04-15 UK Release Date 2021-04-15 Format Paperback Imprint Inter-Varsity Press Place of Publication Nottingham Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-04-15 NZ Release Date 2021-04-15 Subtitle With Study Guide Publisher Inter-Varsity Press DEWEY 232.3 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132337453;

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