Cross of Christ - 20th Anniversary Edition
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In this magisterial and best-selling book, John Stott explains the significance of Christ's cross and answers the objections commonly brought against biblical teaching on the atonement.
First, Dr Stott shows from the four Gospels how Jesus himself understood the cross. Next, he argues that 'Christ in our place' is the heart of its meaning. Then he explains what the cross achieved, and finally he explores what it means to live under the cross.
John Stott's modern classic combines an excellent biblical exposition, and a characteristically thoughtful study of Christian belief, with a searching call to the church to live under the cross.
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'No other treatment of this supreme subject says so much so truly and so well.'- J I Packer, Christianity Today
'This could well be the most important evangelical book on the cross since... James Denney.'
- Howard Marshall, Third Way
'It is, quite simply, superb - one of the finest works of our time.'
- Peter Lewis, Evangelicals Now
Known world-wide as a Bible teacher, writer, pastor and mission-leader, John Stott is the author of many books including the best-selling Basic Christianity. He is Rector Emeritus of All Souls, Langham Place, London, and President of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.
Table of contents
- 7.Foreword by Alister McGrath
- 12. Preface to the 1986 edition
- 19. Abbreviations
- Part One: Approaching the cross
- 23. The Centrality of the cross
- 57. Why did Christ die?
- 75. Looking below the surface
- Part Two: The heart of the cross
- 103. The problem of forgiveness
- 131. Satisfaction for sin
- 157. The self-substitution of God
- Part Three: The achievements of the cross
- 195. The salvation of sinners
- 237. The revelation of God
- 264. The conquest of evil
- Part Four: Living under the cross
- 295 The community of celebration
- 317 Self-undersdtanding and self-giving
- 341 Loving our enemies
- 359 Suffering and glory
- 391. Conclusion: The pervasive influence of the cross
- 407. Bibliography
- 419. Study guide by David Stone
- 437. Index of biblical references
- 451. Author index
- 455. Subject index
Additional Information
| Author | John Stott |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781844741557 |
| Dimensions | 144mm x 222mm |
| Pages | 460 |
| Publisher | IVP |
| Format | Hardback |
Customer Reviews
Most helpful book I've read as a Christian
Jesus' death that takes God's wrath instead of us is the climax of God's plan. This book takes you through the neccessity of the cross, the function of the cross, and living in the light of the cross. It's a long and hard book that took me three goes, and two years, to read. But it's awesome. So helpful and immensely challenging. If you only read one Christian book in your life. Make it this one ![]()





