Author: John R.W. Stott
What kind of read is it?
Theology. It answers all sorts of questions about why Jesus died on a cross. What did it mean? What did it accomplish? And much, much more.
Why did I read it?
I needed a deeper look at the cross so I had fresh reasons in my heart for worshiping and trusting God. It definitely did this and more. It was so encouraging to delve into these truths, even though it's probably a more heady book than I typically choose. It was highly recommended at church by Tom Fluharty and our pastors too.
For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing,
but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
-1 Corinthians 1:18-
Favorite quotes from the book? (there were so many)
We have rejected the position of dependence that our createdness inevitably involves and made a bid for independence... Sin is not a regrettable lapse from conventional standards; its essence is hostility to God, issuing in active rebellion against him. (p.92)
We learn to appreciate the access to God that Christ has won for us only after we have first seen God's inaccessibility to sinners. We can first cry "Hallelujah" with authenticity only after we have first cried "Woe is me, for I am lost." (p.110)
For the better people understand the glory of the divine substitution, the easier it will be for them to trust in the substitute. (p.199)
What will I remember most about this book?
It really proves that to learn about the cross is to love the cross. It's the only way for me to have peace with God. Amazing Grace!
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