Donald Macleod

Christ Crucified

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ISBN 13:
9781783591015
author:
Donald Macleod
format:
Paperback
publisher:
ivp
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
23.2 x 2.1 x 18 cm
Genre:
Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Theology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£15.72

Description

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is presented in all four Gospels and occupies considerable space in the overall narrative. At its heart lies the biblical explanation that the death of one man 2,000 years ago holds universal significance as the salvation of humanity. According to this understanding, the life and death of Jesus Christ were not isolated events, but part of a larger cosmic drama in which God acts and suffers through his Son. This relationship between Christ and humanity is central to the meaning of the cross, where the incarnate Son of God offers himself in our place, bearing the penalty for our sin. The significance of the cross lies in its multifaceted nature, encompassing concepts such as expiation, propitiation, reconciliation, justification, redemption, forgiveness, and victory. Macleod explores how these ideas are interrelated and interdependent, providing a coherent picture of the salvation wrought by Jesus at Calvary.

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