I could never myself believe in god, if it were not for the cross. Rather than the narrative of one of stotts books, this is an address which stott gave at harvard university on whether christ presented a foundation of truth for the 21st century. What emerges is a pattern for christian life and worship, hope and mission. We have given copies away and recommended it widely. 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. Our entire online sermon library is completely free to listen to and download. The pain, betrayal, the centrality of jesus, the torture, the suffering, the. John stott does an excellent work in this great book on the cross. The sermon on the mount is jesus most inspiring and challenging description of the christian counterculture. The cross of christ ebook by john stott 9780830866366. Then you wish more bible teachers would write books like the cross of christ, which locates jesus selfsubstitution at the center of redemption. The meaning of the cross is presented in a way that will help.
At the cross stott finds the majesty and love of god disclosed, the sin and bondage of the world exposed. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cross of christ. Listen to the cross of christ 20th anniversary edition by john stott available from rakuten kobo. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. More than a study of the atonement, this book brings scripture into living dialogue with christian theology and the 20th century. It combines an excellent biblical exposition and a characteristically thoughtful study of christian belief, with a searching call to the church to live under the cross. Read the cross of christ by john stott available from rakuten kobo.
Outside of the bible itself, this may be the best book ive ever read on the cross of christ. Peter, paul, and john, as well as the books of hebrews and revelation, speak to the centrality of the cross. Unlike some similar treatises, it is not too heavily laden with references to the works of other authors, many of whom would be obscure to the average reader. T hroughout christian history, the cross of christ has been central to christian thinking and worship. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. John stott s teaching on this timeless text shows how its value system, ethical standard, religious devotion, and network of relationships clearly distinguish it from both the nominal church and the secular world. When you consider that the theology of the cross has been written about by thousands of thinkers over the last 2 millenia, reducing its elements to a 14 hour presentation is an astronomical feat.
We will never fully understand everything that god has done. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The cross of christ 20th anniversary edition 2006 is without doubt the magnum opusof the late john stott. The cross of christ audiobook by john stott 9781596445505. Your audiobooks also sync across devicespause a book anytime on your. In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott explains the significance of christs cross and answers the objections commonly brought. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Stott shows the significance of the cross and why certain doctrines are important, and. For many years he served as rector of all souls church in london, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. Although its only been around 25 years since first published, the cross of christ has already been recognized as a christian classic. More than a study of the atonement, this book brings scripture into living dialogue with. In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott explains the significance of christ s cross and. The cross of christ unabridged the cross of christ unabridged audiobook, by john r. The work of a lifetime, from one of the worlds most influential thinkers, about the heart of the christian faith. John stott s bestselling volume, the contemporary christian. This work deserves careful study, with the promise of great reward by way of increased awe and wonder at the cross of christ. More than a study of the atonement, this book brings scripture into living dialogue with christian theology and the twentieth century. For many years he served as rector of all souls church in london, where he carried out an. Buy the cross of christ unabridged, anniversary by stott, john r. The cross of christ with audio logos bible software.
Christians sing songs, create poems, paint portraits, and write books all centered around the cross of christ. Scripture has brought us light in darkness, strength in. In his classic work the cross of christ, john stott explains why christians throughout history have placed the death of christ. A leader among evangelicals in britain, the united states and around the world, stott was a principal framer of the landmark lausanne covenant 1974.
In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott ex. A contemporary restatement of the meaning of the cross, this is theology at its best. An urgent plea for double listening, updated and presented for todays audience. 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. 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. We have all of his writings, i believe, and in the honored center place in our bookshelf sits the cross of christ.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. Stott begins by addressing introductory matters concerning the cross. Stott, simon vance for free with a 30 day free trial. I thoroughly enjoyed his classic book, the cross of christ intervarsity press, 1986, 2006. The kind of god that appeals to most people today would be easygoing in his tolerance of our offenses.
Buy a cheap copy of the cross of christ book by john r. Stotts death in july 2011, interest in the cross of christ has been revived, particularly through the 20th anniversary edition 2006. John stott s the cross of christ in his nowclassic book, the cross of christ, john r. Within part i, readers are made aware of the necessity and centrality of the cross. John stott rises grandly to the challenge of the greatest of all themes. At the cross stott finds the majesty and love of god disclosed, as well as the sin and bondage of the world exposed. Its an excellent talk, after which stott fielded questions from students on his subject matter. 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 then moves on to part ii where he will discuss the heart of the cross. May 11, 2017 below are 10 essential quotes from the cross of christ by john stott to freshly inspire your faith in jesus christ.
Why the father did not turn against or away from the son mako a. Stotts death in july 2011, interest in the cross of christ has been revived. All quotes and page references are from the 20th anniversary edition of the cross of christ published by ivp books in 2006. The cross of christ chapter 1 im rereading john stott s classic book, the cross of christ, the current challies choice for his reading classics together series.
In the real world of pain, how could one worship a god who was immune to it. I recently purchase a book by john stott, the cross of christ. The cross of christ by john stott overdrive rakuten. Here we have, at its best, an evangelical defence of the biblical teaching on penal. Beginning today we will be taking thursdays to read through john stotts the cross of christ.
To this point weve read 10 or 15 great books, ranging from puritan to modernday classics. As sharp and relevant as ever this twentieth anniversary edition is essential reading for any who are unclear about the meaning of the cross. 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. Stott s penetrating insight, charitable scholarship and pastoral warmth are guaranteed to feed both heart and mind. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. I found the book both spiritually edifying and intellectually satisfying. The cross of christ is an excellent theological expression of the basis of christianity. The timeless relevance of this book cannot be overstated, especially in view of recent attempts to. The cross of christ audiobook by john stott rakuten kobo. The universal symbol of the christian faith is neither a crib nor a manger, but a gruesome cross. With compelling honesty john stott confronts this generation with the centrality of the cross in gods redemption of the worlda world now haunted by the memories of auschwitz, the pain of oppression and the specter of nuclear war. Here is a sound, sensible guide for all who seek an intellectually satisfying explanation of the christian faith. John stott s carefully calibrated analysis of the signi. John stott is in a class of his own to have been able to boil down such a breadth of theological thought into what is actually quite a short book.
The cross of christ 20th anniversary edition 2006 is without doubt the magnum opus of the late john stott. If you would like to contribute towards the cost of hosting, maintaining and developing our sermon archive. With compelling honesty john stott confronts this generation with the centrality of the cross in gods redemption of the world a world now haunted by the memories of auschwitz, the pain of oppression and the specter of nuclear war. John stott s clear, classic book, now updated, examines the historical facts on which christianity stands. With compelling honesty john stott confronts this generation with.
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. The cross of christ unabridged audiobook on cd 9781596445499 by john stott. Warmly commended by ministers and scholars worldwide john stott s remarkable and timeless classic has stood the test of time. Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of scripture. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The cross of christ, by john stott books at a glance. 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. This product includes both the audio and logos edition of the cross of christ. An exceptional and comprehensive study of the substitutionary atonement of jesus christ in christian theology. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a god who. John stott achieves something with this book that brings the cross of christ to the modern day reader in real time. John stott was one of the key figures of evangelicalism throughout the 20th century, leading up to his death in 2011.
With the breadth and scholarly care that have marked john stott. Oct 20, 2006 warmly commended by ministers and scholars worldwide john stott s remarkable and timeless classic has stood the test of time. In this magisterial and bestselling book, john stott explains t. Paul says that christs sacrifice was necessary for salvation, peter says christ is our substitute for sin, john says that jesus death atoned for our sin, hebrews describes jesus as a great high priest who made a sacrifice for sin, and.
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. That is how it has always been since the day of pentecost when the spirit brought thousands from many countries into the body of christ. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite. With compelling honesty john stott examines the centerpiece of the christian faith. Every believer should spend the rest of his life thinking through the gospel. I did it as an audiobook, but would love a copy for my shelf. The universal symbol of the christian faith is neither a crib nor a manger, but. He covers in depth the atonement substitution death of jesus. 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. A 1991 christianity today readers choice awardthe spirit moves the church into the world.