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Recipient of a 1988 ECPA Gold Medallion Award!An Eternity 1987 Book of the Year!"I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross . . . In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?" With compelling honesty John Stott confronts this generation with the centrality of the cross in God's redemption of the world -- a world now haunted by the memories of Auschwitz, the pain of oppression and the specter of nuclear war.Can we see triumph in tragedy, victory in shame? Why should an object of Roman distaste and Jewish disgust be the emblem of our worship and the axiom of our faith? And what does it mean for us today?Now from one of the foremost preachers and Christian leaders of our day comes theology at its readable best, a contemporary restatement of the meaning of the cross. At the cross Stott finds the majesty and love of God disclosed, the sin and bondage of the world exposed.More than a study of the atonement, this book brings Scripture into living dialog with Christian theology and the twentieth century. What emerges is a pattern for Christian life and worship, hope and mission.Destined to be a classic study of the center of our faith, Stott's work is the product of a uniquely gifted pastor, scholar and Christian statesman. His penetrating insight, charitable scholarship and pastoral warmth are guaranteed to feed both heart and mind.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the Passion, Mar 1 2004

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Angela M. Hey (Portola Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cross Of Christ (Hardcover)

This would be an excellent book to read if you need more background material after going to Mel Gibson's movie the Passion.

It starts with a history of church use of the cross. Then it moves into expository teaching on Bible verses leading up to Jesus' death on the cross. It also references non-Biblical sources like Josephus, Tertullian, Oliver Barclay, William Barclay and several contemporary theologians.

Like other John Stott books it is logically presented with copious references. There are indices by Bible verse and by words in the text. There is also a comprehensive reference list.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fulcrum of the Faith, Jun 18 2001

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Murray - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cross Of Christ (Hardcover)

John Stott has written a comprehensive work on the central emblem of the Christian faith; The Cross of Christ. He digs deep into the essentials of Christian theology to bring the reader a able book that explains the amazing grace of God in Christ. Although, he uses a few big words, for the most part the 383 pages are comfortable. Stott harvests his facts and examples from the Bible. Beginning with a narrative of Christ's journey to Calvary and the sublime Easter climax, the author draws the reader into the passion of Christ, which is the salvation event for mankind. The need for salvation is presupposed by mankind's collective and individual sinfulness. To describe this, the author interacts with the social science of psychology amongst other disciplines to unpack a deep personal meaning of sin for the modern person.

Hence the necessity for a atoning sacrifice to appease God's justified anger at sin. Jesus offers himself as the humble sacrifice in place of sinful man. This in turn brings about forgiveness, reconciliation (peace with God), justification (declared right before God), redemption (freedom), victory over evil and healing of such things as guilt and shame. Also, Stott interacts well with the issue of God's righteous anger and wonderful love harmoniously demonstrated on the cross of Christ. The author vigorously emphasizes that the above exceptional blessings are accessed only through faith. That is to believe and trust Jesus as the only saviour. Furthermore, Stott makes it very clear to the reader, that the blessings of God are an awesome gift of God and cannot be earned in any way; therefore it is truly amazing grace.

I felt disappointed that the author did not describe the theology of forgiveness in more detail, I consider forgiveness to be pertinent for our times, despite the sad fact that a recent survey in Canada has shown that some people do not consider it as relevant for today's society. This reviewer is very happy with this fine book, for I am entirely predisposed towards this subject. Given that, I am able to recommend this book to Christians and to others, but only if they are interested in learning about the key symbol of Christianity.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - the Core of the Christan Faith, Nov 25 2003

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Lars A. Anderson (Littleton, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cross Of Christ (Hardcover)

Jesus told us to remember His death. It was the crowning achievement of our Savior. Everything about our salvation is rooted in that monumental work. Stott's exposition of the atoning work of Christ is exceptional. He covers each aspect of the Cross's accomplishments. I could not more highly recommend this classic for a Christian believer. It will deepen your understanding, faith, devotion and love of our Savior.

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