What Jesus accomplished at the cross is both simple and at the same time multi-faced. These truths are of central importance in initially coming to faith but can’t be left behind for deeper truths. In a recent book Mark Driscoll helps us see these different aspects of the cross. Death by Love is an exploration of cross that is both a theological rich and pastoral helpful.
After a few introductory chapters, the majority of the book is given to letters to individuals. He provides their back-story and then goes on to write them a letter where he explains an aspect of Christ’s crosswork and than applies that understanding to their life. He shows how truths like the atonement, redemption, reconciliation, Christ’s exemplary life and death, and His victory of Satan, sin, and Death are not just abstract truths but vital to our ongoing growth in faith. There are a few points that the convention of pastoral letter writing feels a bit stretched but they are far outweighed but what can be gained in this book.
I encourage you pick up a copy and spend time gazing at the beautiful diamond of truths found at the cross.
Death By Love Links:
Official Website (contains a sample chapter, some video, and art)
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