The purpose of this study is to guide us into the scriptures. 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. Mcdonald, the atonement of the death of christ, 34. 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. I have been crucified with christ and i no longer live, but christ lives in me. 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. The work of a lifetime, from one of the worlds most influenti. No theology is genuinely christian that does not arise from and focus on the crossthe center of the historic biblical faith. Apr 02, 2008 stott, on the topic of the cross of christ is a sure guide. Becoming more like christ john stotts final address c. 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. This work deserves careful study, with the promise of great reward by way of increased awe and wonder at the cross of christ. It is intended for a reflecting reader who wants to deepen his knowledge of a fundamental truth of the christian faith without making do with a superficial or narrow approach. The only god i believe in is the one nietzsche ridiculed as god on the cross.
The cross of christ is intended for the eyes of the whole world. Within part i, readers are made aware of the necessity and centrality of the cross. 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. I thoroughly enjoyed his classic book, the cross of christ intervarsity press, 1986, 2006.
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. 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. The work of a lifetime, from one of the worlds most influential thinkers, about the heart of the christian faith. With compelling honesty john stott confronts this generation with the centrality of.
All three, the eternal, the historical, and the eschatological, combine towards the same end. 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. And i was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 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. Final thoughts on the cross of christ by stott gospel. I could never myself believe in god, if it were not for the cross. 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. The cross of christ ebook john stott the good book. Stott provides a detailed examination of the meaning of the cross and gods sacrifice and explores how that should impact the believers life. Stott s, the cross of christ, is a very good book but not always an easy read. Stott begins by considering some preliminary issues such as the centrality of the cross in our faith. 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.
We too sacrifice jesus to our greed like judas, to our envy like the priests, to our ambition like pilate. Christs death was central to his mission, and it was central to his mission because at the cross he achieved the bloody and messy work of redemption. Next, he argues that christ in our place is the heart of its meaning. Stott then moves on to part ii where he will discuss the heart of the cross. The message of the cross st andrews greek orthodox. Review of john stottthe cross of christ borrowed light. For i determined not to know any thing among you, save jesus christ, and him crucified. The life i live in the body, i live by faith in the son of god, who loved me and gave himself for me. 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. 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. 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. Dec 29, 2015 the book of john stott 19212011, the cross of jesus christ, was published in english by intervarsity press, the publisher of the english university bible groups.
A comparative study of the concept of atonement in the writings of. 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. Stotts, the cross of christ, is a very good book but not always an easy read. The book concludes with a survey of pauls letter to the galatians in order to summarise the pervasive influence of the cross in.
The book we will be reading is the cross of christ by john stott. With a week left to go before we begin, i wanted to remind you of the next reading classics together. And the christian life is likewise rooted in the cross. For an evenhanded and robust defense of the penal substitution theory of the atonement, john stotts the cross of christ is the benchmark. I found it to be the best book i have ever read about the cross. 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. It gives us a new, worshiping relationship with god. Oct 20, 2006 stott s remarkable and timeless classic has stood the test of time. Stott then moves to explain the heart of the cross. Chapter six aloneselfsubstitution of godis worth the whole of this rich, godhonoring, christexhausting, devotional, biblical, eversobalanced, theologically sane and clear book. Dr stott in this wonderful book, the cross of christ gives a superb biblical exposition on this important topic.
I saw a man at the river bank up to his knees in mud. The cross of christ ebook john stott the good book company. Stott, on the topic of the cross of christ is a sure guide. 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. With a deft hand, stott has given us a classic articulation of this influential evangelical doctrine that is both vigorous and readable. Becoming more like christ john stotts final address.
The cross of christ is at the center of everything. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cross of christ. Intervarsity press, 2006 on the first page of his original preface, stott stated his theme. To this point weve read 10 or 15 great books, ranging from puritan to modernday classics. From jesus youth, indeed even from his birth, the cross cast its shadow ahead of him. But john stott, one of the outstanding evangelical voices of the last half century. 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 read everything john stott writes because i know it will be biblical, wellreasoned and contextually applicable. Lewis, that we were of so little account to god that he left us alone to follow our natural impulses that he would give over trying to train us into something so unlike our natural selves. 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. The cross of christ with study guide as we continue our lenten journey, we are thinking of the sacrifices jesus. Free lent devotions do you observe lent, or is it something that you believe is a religious relic, that gets in the way of following jesus and reading the bible. Stott rightly suggests that the cause of christs death was both the wickedness of men and the plan of god. John stotts modern classic is as sharp and pertinent as ever it.
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. And finally, the cross of christ is the proof of gods personal, loving solidarity with us in our pain stott quotes the long silence. I could never myself believe in god if it were not for the cross. 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. 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. Here are a few choice quotes that could help spark your own reflection on the cross this week. 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.
In the real world of pain, how could one worship a god who was immune to it. First, dr stott shows from the four gospels how jesus himself understood the cross. 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. All quotes and page references are from the 20th anniversary edition of the cross of christ published by ivp books in 2006. Final thoughts on the cross of christ by stott gospel renewal. An offering the idea of an offering is something that pleases. 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.
We begin with an individual perspective but move on from there into a deeper. 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. Nobody is ever envious of others who is not first proud of h. 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. John stott on human suffering and the cross ray fowler. The cross is the fulcrum of history, the supreme demonstration of the justice and glory of god. The cross of christ the message of the cross the apostle paul wrote to the church at corinth. May 11, 2017 below are 10 essential quotes from the cross of christ by john stott to freshly inspire your faith in jesus christ. Beginning today we will be taking thursdays to read through john stotts the cross of christ. Because of christs substitutionary atonement, by which the penalty against our sin is exhausted, we have salvation, reconciliation to god, and victory over evil. Wed love to invite you to consider joining us on the radical road. It is intended for a reflecting reader who wants to deepen his knowledge of a fundamental truth of the christian faith without making do with a superficial or narrow.
Stott s bestknown work, basic christianity, has sold two million copies and has been translated into more than 60 languages. 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. Isbn 0851106749 75 copies separate the cross of christ stott, dr. Stotts magisterial the cross of christ, ivp, 1986, hereafter referred to as stott in the various citations. 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. Christ, our substitute excerpts from the cross of christ. Today ive been digging into john stotts great book the cross of christ. As we move ahead together as a church community, let us make sure that first, we study the scriptures. 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. Jews demand miraculous signs, and greeks look for wisdom, but we preach christ crucified. Other titles include the cross of christ, understanding the bible, the contemporary christian, evangelical truth, issues facing christians today, the incomparable christ, why i am a christian and through the bible. For an evenhanded and robust defense of the penal substitution theory of the atonement, john stott s the cross of christ is the benchmark. He begins by approaching the cross his introduction and then moves us to the heart of the cross. The cross of christ is the center of gravity for the whole universe.
As william dembski writes, gods goodness in creation begins and ends with the cross of christ. At the cross stott finds the majesty and love of god disclosed, the sin and. Stott says of christ, what dominated his mind was not the living but the giving of his life32. The cross of christ santa barbara community church.
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