Download or read book The Centrality of the Cross written by Jessie Penn-Lewis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jessie Penn-Lewis was a Welsh evangelical speaker and writer of many Christian books. Lewis' most famous work is War on the Saints, a classic book on spiritual warfare. This is an excellent book in which Penn-Lewis discusses the importance of the cross and all it symbolizes for Christians.

Download or read book The Cross of Christ written by John Stott and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2006-08-31 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why should the cross--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? In this thoughtful, comprehensive study of Scripture, tradition and the modern world, John R. W. Stott brings you face to face with the centrality of the cross in God's plan of redemption.

Download or read book The Power of the Cross written by Tony Evans and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cross is an historical event that can bring us to heaven… And a current event bringing heaven to bear on us In The Power of the Cross, Tony Evans applies Christ’s work to life today. In three parts, he systematically and pastorally explains three aspects of the cross: Its Person: What makes Christ unique, and how He is the center of salvation history Its Purpose: What was accomplished on it, and how it is to be the centerpiece of our lives Its Power: The stability and deliverance it provides in our everyday living We wear crosses around our necks, but do we apply it to our lives? Jesus’ work holds incredible power for us. It’s time we embrace it, for God’s glory and our joy. Read The Power of the Cross to find out how.

Download or read book The Cross written by John Stott and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Stott presents Bible studies based on his book The Cross of Christ on the meaning and purpose of the cross in our lives. These thirteen-session LifeGuide® Bible Study provide the ever-increasing understanding of the cross needed by every believer.

Download or read book The Cross of Christ written by John Stott and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 readers with the centrality of the cross in God's redemption of our pain-filled world. 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? From one of the foremost preachers and Christian leaders of his generation, The Cross of Christ is a classic, accessible, and compelling look at the work of Christ. 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 dialogue with Christian theology and contemporary issues. What emerges is a pattern for Christian life and worship, hope and mission. In honor of John Stott's one hundredth birthday, this centennial edition includes an updated foreword by Alister McGrath and a new timeline of Stott's life. A study guide equips individuals and groups to more deeply reflect on and apply the book's message.

Download or read book What s So Important About the Cross written by Derek Prince and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We know that Jesus' death on the cross is a historic fact, but does it have any true meaning and value to us today? Legendary Bible teacher Derek Prince explains that the cross not only provides forgiveness from sin—it also makes everything else work in our lives. The cross continues to be the ultimate demonstration of God's love and the source of ongoing supernatural grace for us. It is also the basis of healings and miracles today and the foundation of Satan's total defeat. It is even the door to God's secret wisdom as it allows us access the mind and heart of our heavenly Father. By recognizing to the centrality of the cross, personally applying it our lives, we enter into the totality of God's power and provision for us. The cross: not just a historical event but forgiveness, victory, abundance. Today.

Download or read book The Cruciality of the Cross written by P. T. Forsyth and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 1997-01-08 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÒIt is sometimes said that the great question of the hour for the Church's belief is Christological; it is the question of Christ's person. That is true. But it is the question of the cross all the same.Ó (p16)Written over seventy years ago, P.T. Forsyth's ÒCruciality of the CrossÒ continues to provide an excellent and vital foundation for an understanding of the Christian doctrine of the atonement.

Download or read book The Centrality of the Cross written by Jessie Penn-Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Citing the Biblical canon, evangelical speaker and author Jessie Penn-Lewis discusses the pivotal roles that the cross plays in the Bible and wider Christianity. This book aims to teach readers about how vital the cross which Christ carried and was crucified upon is to Christianity. The cross rightfully gained a multi-faceted symbolism in the Holy Scriptures, and it is in this book that Jessie Penn-Lewis explains - with frequent citations of the New Testament - the various attributes of significance that the cross has. Each of the ten chapters covers a specific theme. These topics include: How the cross proclaims one's adherence to, and following of, the principles of Jesus Christ. The role of the cross in the Christian Revival, whereby God flows through the human soul and spirit. The cross as a powerful symbol suitable for one to contemplate in quieter moments of prayer. The cross as a means of deepening one's relationship with Christ, following the path set by Him, and liberating one's spirit. In all, The Centrality of the Cross affirms the importance of the crucifixion in Christian lore. Penn-Lewis handily explains the many functions and purposes of the cross, giving Christians a depth of understanding and appreciation they may previously have lacked.

Download or read book The Cross Is Not Enough written by Ross Clifford and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Christ had not risen from the dead, if God's plan for redemption had ended at the cross, what would our faith look like? Have we become so fixated on the cross that we have lost an understanding of the centrality of the resurrection? And if we ignore the resurrection, what effect does that have on our worldview, our evangelism, and our Christian practice? In The Cross Is Not Enough, Ross Clifford and Philip Johnson explore how the resurrection of Christ has been understood in times past and restore this linchpin doctrine to its rightful place as the basis of our hope, our worldview, and the way we live our lives. They compare Christianity's unique understanding of resurrection to other world religions and explore why the resurrection connects so readily with the human psyche. Pastors, teachers, students, and anyone involved in ministry will benefit from this insightful and engaging treatment of Christianity's most important doctrine.

Download or read book The Message of the Cross written by Jimmy Swaggart and published by Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. This book was released on 2013 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For several months, prior to publication, some people were asking that we should write this book and that it be entitled, “The Message Of The Cross”. • I believed then and now that their request was from the Lord. Consequently, this book is the result of that need. • This Message, “The Message Of The Cross” is the single most important Message of the Word in any language. The Salvation of the soul and how we live for God is important beyond comprehension. • I feel every Believer will be greatly strengthened in the Word if they will avail themselves of this publication.

Download or read book Preaching the Cross written by Mark Dever and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prominent authors call pastors to pursue gospel-saturated, preaching-centered ministries.

Download or read book The Cross and Christian Ministry written by D. A. Carson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this exposition of 1 Corinthians, D. A. Carson presents a comprehensive view of what the death of Christ means in preaching and ministering to God's people. He explains the key biblical principles for dynamic, cross- centered ministry and how to put the cross at the center of Christian life.

Download or read book Apologetics at the Cross written by Joshua D. Chatraw and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2019 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year: Apologetics • 2018 The Gospel Coalition Book Award: Evangelism & Apologetics Apologetics at the Cross describes a much-needed approach to defending Christianity that uses Jesus as a model and the letter of 1 Peter as a guiding text. This is a guidebook for how to defend Christianity with Christ-like gentleness and respect toward those who persecute the faith, making you a stronger witness to the good news of the gospel than many other apologetics books that focus on crafting unbreachable arguments. Joshua D. Chatraw and Mark D. Allen first provide an introduction to the rich field of apologetics and Christian witness, acquainting students and lay learners with the rich history, biblical foundation, and ongoing relevance of apologetics. Unique in its approach, Apologetics at the Cross: Presents the biblical and historical foundations for apologetics. Explores various contemporary methods for approaching apologetics. Gives practical guidance in "how to" chapters that feature many real-life illustrations. But their approach pays special attention to the attitude and posture of the apologist, outlining instructions for the Christian community centered on reasoned answers, a humble spirit, and joy; rather than anger, arrogance, and aggression. Chatraw and Allen equip Christians to engage skeptics with the heart as well as the mind. Conversational in tone and balanced in approach, Apologetics at the Cross provides a readable introduction to the field of apologetics. You'll be informed and equipped for engaging a wide range of contemporary challenges with the best in Christian thought.

Download or read book The Christ Key written by Chad Bird and published by New Reformation Publications. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading the Old Testament can seem like exploring an old, mysterious mansion, packed with of all sorts of strange rooms. The creation room, vast and sublime. The exodus room, with hardhearted pharaohs and dried-up seas. The war room, with bloody swords and crumbling walls. The tabernacle room, with smoking altars and dark inner sanctums. What does this odd and ancient world have to do with us, who are modern followers of Jesus? As it turns out, everything! Every chapter in the Old Testament, in a variety of ways, tells the story that culminates in Jesus the Messiah. What Christians today call the Old Testament is what Jesus and the earliest believers simply called the Scriptures. That was their Bible. From its pages, they taught about the Messiah's divine nature, his priestly work, his ministry of salvation. The Christ Key will reintroduce readers to these old books as ever-fresh, ever-new testimonies of Jesus. By the end, you will see even Leviticus as a book of grace and mercy, and you will hear in the Psalms the resounding voice of Christ.

Download or read book The Gospel of the Christ written by Thomas Lewis Stegall and published by Grace Gospel Press. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gospel of the Christ is a clear, biblical reply to the question of what a person must believe about Jesus Christ to possess eternal life. While Christianity has historically maintained that faith in Jesus Christ is essential for everlasting life, this raises the vital question: what is the necessary content of this faith? Written against the backdrop of the controversy within Free Grace circles over the "crossless gospel" and the contents of saving faith, Thomas Stegall goes well beyond a carefully documented analysis of his own movement. The Gospel of the Christ provides a systematic, exegetically-based treatment of biblical teaching on the subject of "the gospel" and the meaning of the title, "the Christ." The end result is a comprehensive biblical and theological study of Jesus Christ's person and work in the contents of saving faith.

Download or read book Centrality of the Cross written by Mike Atkins and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paperback study guide - 1.The Cry of the Human Heart: deals with the truth that everyone in the world, deep inside, is looking for something to deliver them. This teaching shows that the "something" that we seek is really "someone".2.The Salvation of Sinners: is broken into four teaching points: In this DVD the theological terms Propitiation, Redemption, Justification, and Reconciliation are defined and the concepts explained in a dynamic and unforgettable way.3.The Revelation of God: Mike talks about the dimensions of the revelation of God''s nature and character that can only be known through the study of the Cross.4.The Conquest of Evil: explains how evil was defeated through Christ on the Cross and how that fact applies to each person who comes to Christ by faith. Mike ends the last DVD with a simple illustration that has been instrumental in helping hundreds of people understand their need to personally receive Christ and how to enter into victory Christ achieved on the Cross.Based in part on the writings of John Stott, Carl F.H. Henry, C.S. Lewis and other imminent scholars, and hammered out through the personal crucible of over 25 years of teaching the topic around the world, this series provides a penetrating and rarely understood journey into the true nature of what millions believe to be the most significant event in human history: The Cross of Christ.Taught with a combination of personal anecdote, masterful illustration and revelatory insight, it is impossible to experience The Centrality of the Cross without being profoundly impacted by its implications. Whether skeptic or saint, this teaching on the Cross will challenge your perspectives, inspire your spirit and transform your understanding of this pivotal event, and those who reverence it, forever.Mike Atkins is a man on a mission. His mission is to see a unique teaching series place in the hands of millions of people in response to the release of Mel Gibson''s controversial film entitled "The Passion of the Christ". "The vision to do this came to me the first time I heard about Gibson''s film" Atkins said. "I suddenly realized that millions of people were going to see this film, and be deeply and permanently impacted by it, but many would come away from the film not really understanding the personal implications or how to respond to the things they will see portrayed on the screen. Over twenty years ago Atkins was asked to teach on the subject "The Centrality of the Cross" as a guest lecturer at a Youth with A Mission training base in Amsterdam, Holland. That one week of teaching set the stage for what has been a lifelong call to teach the same series of lectures all over the world."I discovered years ago that virtually all non-Christians and most active believers have never really understood the full revelation of what happened during those hours Jesus spent on the Cross" Atkins reminisced. "The more often I taught on the subject the more I saw the side gap between the events and theology of the Cross and the knowledge of the average person.""I am convinced that it is impossible to know God if you don''t know the Cross" He explains. "It impacts everything else in relationship to our understanding of what Christian truth is, who God is and what He has accomplished in Christ"."The tragedy" according to Atkins, "is that most people think they ''get'' it when they have never really heard it". He continues, "When they finally hear this teaching on the Cross it''s like alight comes on. All of the bits and pieces that they''ve heard here and there suddenly come together like a puzzle and they ''see'' the Cross for the first time"."The thought of combining the visual images of Gibson''s film with the depth explanation that The Centrality of the Cross provides seemed like an opportunity too great to overlook". Atkins concludes.You can view a promotional trailer of the teaching at www.centralityofthecross.comAs Julie McKnight, our graphic artist, said after hearing the teaching for the first time "nothing can really prepare you for what this teaching is all about, everyone needs to hear these truths again and again""In this age of pop culture and pop philosophy your teaching still burns in my heart like an ancient altar fire, illuminating the darkness." - Seattle, Washington"After attending this week, I will never be able to see a Cross again without my whole vision of the world and my place in it, being forever changed." - Holland"I was skeptical at first, but now I know that the time I''ve spent listening to your teaching will always be a rare and priceless gift in my life." Romania"Although I am not a Christian I have to admit that this course opened my mind to ideas about the story of the cross that I never understood, or even considered. Some of the explanations that you presented overwhelmed me and answered questions I have had all of my life. I very much want to study more and am committed to searching these ideas further." - Germany"My heart was healed, my mind was enlightened, my life was changed I will never forget you or the things you''ve taught us." - New Zealand"Extraordinary" Yorkshire, England"Mike Atkins is one of the best preachers and teachers in Christendom. Moreover, he teaches and preaches on the core principles of the Christian faith in a way that the contemporary non-believer can understand and relate to. Best of all, he manifests God''s grace in all that he does. If you have not heard Mike reveal the Centrality of the Cross, you must do soit will change your life".-Dr. Ted Baehr-Founder and President Christian Film and Television Commission"I thought I understood everything about Christ and the Cross. But, in this teaching, Mike Atkins reveals a new layer of the Father''s loving intent toward us. The mystical depths, the cultural purposes, the perfect plan. I promise you, after this study, your life won''t be the same!"-Deborah Bedford-Best Selling Author Time-Warner Books"Mike''s uncommon insight into the nature of Christian truth and his simple yet profound explanations regarding the personal implications of that truth is unveiled with all the skill of a master teacher"-Dr. M.G. McLuhan-Missionary Statesman and Pastor

Download or read book The Centrality of the Church written by Tony Evans and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concise Wisdom from a Pastoral Veteran The Kingdom Pastor’s Library is a new series that brings you a succinct, complete pastoral philosophy and training from Tony Evans. The Centrality of the Church will help you sort out the structure and strategies you need to have in place in your congregation. From installing elders and deacons to cross-departmental communication, Dr. Evans gives you an invaluable tutorial in the affairs of Christ’s church. Faithful. Powerful. Practical. Become a kingdom pastor today.