Analogy
In *Basic Christianity*, Stott begins with the person of Jesus — His claims, character, and resurrection — before moving to the…
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Analogy
The Heart of the Cross
The Cross of Christ – John Stott
John Stott’s central burden in *The Cross of Christ* is that the cross is not primarily a demonstration of God’s love or a moral example (though it is both). At its heart it is substitutionary: Christ died in our place, bearing the judgment we deserved. Stott carefully holds together the love of God and the justice of God. The cross is where God both judges sin and saves sinners without compromising either attribute. He famously insists that we must not make the cross merely a symbol of love while emptying it of its saving power.
How you’d preach it
Strong theological grounding for any sermon that centers on the finished work of Christ.
- The Cross
- Grace
- Justice
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