Waggoner the failure with many people is that they make a distinction between the cross of christ and their own crosses. The cross of christ was first published by ivp in 1986, but i didnt read it until i was at theological college five years later. The cross of christ is intended for the eyes of the whole world. I know this was the day i bought the book because i wrote the date inside the cover. For an evenhanded and robust defense of the penal substitution theory of the atonement, john stotts the cross of christ is the benchmark. The book we will be reading is the cross of christ by john stott. John stotts the cross of christ in his nowclassic book, the cross of christ, john r. Drawing on john stotts classic book the cross of christ, the studies in this guide are designed to bring us to the heart of. Next, he argues that christ in our place is the heart of its meaning. The cross of christ 20th anniversary edition 2006 is without doubt the magnum opusof the late john stott. Stott begins by considering some preliminary issues such as the centrality of the cross in our faith. In his issues facing christians today, dr john stott writes. With a week left to go before we begin, i wanted to remind you of the next reading classics together.
Conformity to the image of god means to become like jesus. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a god who was immune to it. Dr stott in this wonderful book, the cross of christ gives a superb biblical exposition on this important topic. We dont know in any detail what we shall be in the last day, but we do know that. We begin with an individual perspective but move on from there into a deeper understanding of what it. We discussed the last chapter and conclusion last tuesday at staff meeting, and so i thought it would be helpful to post some final thoughts about the value of working through this book together as a team.
The book concludes with a survey of pauls letter to the galatians in order to summarise the pervasive influence of the cross in every area of our lives. This book examines all three aspects of christianity. With compelling honesty john stott confronts this generation with the centrality of. The cross of christ edition 20 by john stott 9780830833207. Jul 12, 2015 stott points out that substitution was not an aspect of the cross amongst its other accomplishments, but was the basis from which the accomplishments of the cross flowed.
We believe everything in the internet must be free. The cross of christ by john stott overdrive rakuten. Christ, our substitute excerpts from the cross of christ. Nobody is ever envious of others who is not first proud of h. The cross of christ is considered to be stott s greatest work by more than a few people and i myself would place it in the top five books ive ever read. The cross of christ by john stott book notes today ive been digging into john stotts great book the cross of christ. Outside of the bible itself, this may be the best book ive ever read on the cross of christ.
Stott provides a detailed examination of the meaning of the cross and gods sacrifice and explores how that should impact the believers life. Stotts magisterial the cross of christ, ivp, 1986, hereafter referred to as stott in the various citations. Apr 02, 2008 stott, on the topic of the cross of christ is a sure guide. On tuesday april 7th, 1987, i purchased john stotts book, the cross of christ. Stott s, the cross of christ, is a very good book but not always an easy read. The cross is the fulcrum of history, the supreme demonstration of the justice and glory of god. As a young christian in the modern world, it is informative to see how the wisdom first expressed by john stott js almost 30 years ago has come to permeate the evangelical culture and conscious. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a god who. John stotts modern classic is as sharp and pertinent as ever it.
It is written in stotts customary scholarly way although it is not an academic book and when i was at theological college. This is a program i began several years ago in an attempt to read some of the classics of the christian faith and to do so in community. The studies in this guide, based on john stotts book the cross of christ, are designed to bring us to the heart of the cross with an understanding of what was accomplished there on our behalf. Jews demand miraculous signs, and greeks look for wisdom, but we preach christ crucified. With a deft hand, stott has given us a classic articulation of this influential evangelical doctrine that is both vigorous and readable. This work deserves careful study, with the promise of great reward by way of increased awe and wonder at the cross of christ. The essential issue, according to stott, is whether in the christian. At the cross stott finds the majesty and love of god disclosed, the sin and. Beginning today we will be taking thursdays to read through john stotts the cross of christ. For i determined not to know any thing among you, save jesus christ, and him crucified. The central theme of this book is to explain why and how the finished work of christ on the cross is central to the christian faith. Simpson table of contents title page chapter 1 the kaleidoscope of the cross chapter 2 under the shadow of the cross chapter 3 the brand of the cross chapter 4 the uplift of the cross chapter 5 enemies of the cross chapter 6 the cross and the world chapter 7 voices of the resurrection. Why the father did not turn against or away from the son mako a. It is written in stotts customary scholarly way although it is not an academic book and when i was at theological college reading some of the sources.
He also explained the ramifications of the cross for topics including how christians should pursue discipleship, live within the church community, relate. The purpose of this study is to guide us into the scriptures. The work of a lifetime, from one of the worlds most influential thinkers, about the heart of the christian faith. John stott s masterly examination takes the form of four major sections. I have entered many buddhist temples in different asian countries and stood respectfully before the statute of buddha, his legs crossed, arms folded, eyes closed, the ghost of a smile playing round his mouth, a remote look on. Stotts, the cross of christ, is a very good book but not always an easy read. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The cross of christ santa barbara community church. One week from today i will begin reading a classic christian book and id love it if youd read along with me and with several hundred others. Beginning today we will be taking thursdays to read through john stott s the. Aug 11, 2011 with a week left to go before we begin, i wanted to remind you of the next reading classics together. Meditations on the seven last words by stanley hauerwas new revised standard version. An offering the idea of an offering is something that pleases god.
The first few chapters are slow, but once you get into the fourth chapter to the end, then it is thought provoking and biblically sound, especially the chapter on the selfsubstitution of god. Mcdonald, the atonement of the death of christ, 34. I could never myself believe in god if it were not for the cross. Chapter six aloneselfsubstitution of godis worth the whole of this rich, godhonoring, christexhausting, devotional, biblical, eversobalanced, theologically sane and clear book. The message of the cross there is a saying in the saying of the desert fathers that there was a group of monks who wanted to help a fellow monk who was falsely accused of porneia. Intervarsity press, 2006 on the first page of his original preface, stott stated his theme. I thoroughly enjoyed his classic book, the cross of christ intervarsity press, 1986, 2006. The cross of christ ebook john stott the good book company. Stott says of christ, what dominated his mind was not the living but the giving of his life32. The timeless relevance of this book cannot be overstated, especially in view of recent attempts to. He covers all the important points when it comes to the cross, such as atonement, propitiation, substitution, satisfaction, forgiveness, reconciliation and triumph. As william dembski writes, gods goodness in creation begins and ends with the cross of christ.
The cross of christ the message of the cross the apostle paul wrote to the church at corinth. Mar, 2017 since i got the cross of christ by john stott for my 21st birthday, every few years ive pulled it off the shelf, declaring this is the year i will actually read this. Ironside and i, brethren, when i came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of god. Stott rightly suggests that the cause of christs death was.
Christ is, what he accomplished on the cross, and how we must respond to him. First published in 1986, what struck me most while reading the cross of christ was its subtle familiarity. The cross of christ ebook john stott the good book. The studies in this guide, based on john stott s book the cross of christ, are designed to bring us to the heart of the cross with an understanding of what was accomplished there on our behalf. Aug 18, 2011 this is a program i began several years ago in an attempt to read some of the classics of the christian faith and to do so in community. He graduated with a double first in french and theology from trinity college, cambridge university. Becoming more like christ john stotts final address c. And i was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott ex.
There is no cross that comes to any person on earth, except the cross of christ. I could never myself believe in god, if it were not for the cross. The universal symbol of the christian faith is neither a crib nor a manger, but a gruesome cross. The life i live in the body, i live by faith in the son of god, who loved me and gave himself for me. Stott presents a sweeping and impressive defense of penal substitutionary atonement. We begin with an individual perspective but move on from there into a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a community under the cross. Explaining the very foundation of our faith cannot be done without a deep comprehension of the meaning of the cross.
A comparative study of the concept of atonement in the writings of. In the cross of christ, john stott aims to point his reader to the centrality of the cross of christ for faith and practice in evangelical, christian life. I read everything john stott writes because i know it will be biblical, wellreasoned and contextually applicable. Stott wishes to combine the objective and the subjective interpretation in order. Stott s magisterial the cross of christ, ivp, 1986, hereafter referred to as stott in the various citations. And finally, the cross of christ is the proof of gods personal, loving solidarity with us in our pain stott quotes the long silence. Review of john stottthe cross of christ borrowed light. The cross of christ is the center of gravity for the whole universe. Let us lift him up by our testimony, by our love, and in our adoring praise and worship until all the world shall stand beholding. I saw a man at the river bank up to his knees in mud. Final thoughts on the cross of christ by stott gospel renewal. The cross is perhaps more misunderstood today than ever before, but the power of god is revealed in the message of the cross 1 cor. Stotts death in july 2011, interest in the cross of christ has been revived, particularly through the 20th anniversary edition 2006.
Because of christs substitutionary atonement, by which the penalty against our sin is exhausted, we have salvation, reconciliation to god, and victory over evil. I found it to be the best book i have ever read about the cross. Stott illuminates the various theological facets of the cross in the book, providing a clear and complete view of what jesus christ accomplished through his death. This work deserves careful study, with the promise of great reward by. Since i got the cross of christ by john stott for my 21st birthday, every few years ive pulled it off the shelf, declaring this is the year i will actually read this. No theology is genuinely christian that does not arise from and focus on the crossthe center of the historic biblical faith. Download 93814729 john stott the cross of christ free in pdf format. Jan 27, 2014 and finally, the cross of christ is the proof of gods personal, loving solidarity with us in our pain stott quotes the long silence. The cross of christ is at the center of everything. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Here we are, at the beginning of another edition of reading classics together.
May i never boast except in the cross of our lord jesus christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and i to the world. Christ s fraternization with outcasts was interpreted by the pharisees as an inexcusable compromise with sin. I have been crucified with christ and i no longer live, but christ lives in me. The message of the cross st andrews greek orthodox. About the author 2006 john stott was born in london, england on april 27, 1921. There are so many aspects to the cross, that it takes a book of this size 378 pages to address. There is no greater, no more challenging task for a christian leader than to set out the meaning of the cross for the church and for the world. To this point weve read 10 or 15 great books, ranging from puritan to modernday classics.
In the twenty years since its publication, john stotts the cross of christ has estab. In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott explains the significance of christ s cross and answers the objections commonly brought against biblical teaching on the atonement. Stott provides a detailed examination of the meaning of the cross and gods sacrifice. I have posted several thoughts on john stotts book the cross of christ over the last few months as we have been reading chapter by chapter together as a staff. I have entered many buddhist temples in different asian countries and stood respectfully before the statute of buddha, his legs crossed, arms folded, eyes closed, the ghost of a smile playing round his mouth, a remote look on his face, detached from the agonies of the world. 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. I will continue to share excerpts from the book this week today on christ our substitute. The cross of christ, written by john stott who just went to be with the lord at the age of 90 this past july, is a superb presentation of what christ has done for us on the cross. He begins by approaching the cross his introduction and then moves us to the heart of the cross. First, dr stott shows from the four gospels how jesus himself understood the cross. In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott explains the significance of christs cross and answers the objections commonly brought against biblical teaching on the atonement. For an evenhanded and robust defense of the penal substitution theory of the atonement, john stott s the cross of christ is the benchmark. May 08, 20 the cross of christ, written by john stott who just went to be with the lord at the age of 90 this past july, is a superb presentation of what christ has done for us on the cross. John stott on human suffering and the cross ray fowler.
Christs fraternization with outcasts was interpreted by the pharisees as an inexcusable compromise with sin. Here we have, at its best, an evangelical defence of the biblical teaching on penal substitution as well as every other facet of this great doctrine, biblically and historically. Final thoughts on the cross of christ by stott gospel. And the christian life is likewise rooted in the cross. Stott, on the topic of the cross of christ is a sure guide. Stott begins by addressing introductory matters concerning the cross. Stott, who was pastor of all souls anglican church in london before passing away in 2011, was one of the most respected evangelical writers in great britain. As we move ahead together as a church community, let us make sure that first, we study the scriptures. April 6, 2007 posted by ray fowler here is an excerpt on human suffering and the cross from john stotts landmark book, the cross of christ.