The cross of Christ is the heartbeat of Christianity. It is a place of pain and horror, wonder and beauty, all at the same time. It is the place where our sin collided gloriously with God's grace. But do we really understand what the cross is all about? Or are we so caught up in the peripherals of the faith that we have forgotten the core? We need to ask ourselves: How deep an impact has the cross made on my personality? Do I live in the light of the freedom it has won for me? Am I dying to myself every day, so that I can live for Christ? Do I face suffering with faith and assurance? Can I face death in the light of the hope of the resurrection? The authors present us with a contemporary challenge to place all of our lives, every thought, word and deed, under the shadow of the amazing cross, and allow that cross to transform us here and now.

Jeremy and Elizabeth McQuoid

The Amazing Cross

Part One: What happened at the cross?

Part Two: What difference does the cross make to me?

Part Three: How can I live a cross-shaped life?

Part Four: The resurrection factor

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Keswick and the cross

Enduring truth

Oberammergau

The magnetism of the cross

A drama in four parts

Part one: What happened at the cross?

1 The passion of the cross

The Father delights in his Son

Abraham and Isaac

The Father's pain

What happened at the cross?

The challenge

Questions

Passages for further study

2 The perfect storm

The bull's-eye of the gospel

The danger of God's holiness

The beginning of the gospel

Beautiful but dangerous

Propitiation

Wrath absorber

A robust cross

3 The headless snake

The reality of Satan

Satan's defeat at Calvary

Death defeated

'Now' but 'not yet'

What is Satan doing now?

Resisting Satan

Satan's future

Part two: What difference does the cross make to me?

4 Justification: A righteousness from God

Galatians and Romans

The wonder of justification

Christ centred-gospel

5 Redemption: Set free to become what we are

Slaves to sin

A new master

Counting ourselves dead to sin

Becoming what we are

Pursuing holiness

The bigger picture

Taking the long view

6 Reconciliation: Bridging the great divide

Restored to God now

Hope for the future

Maintaining the peace

Reconciled to one another

It's personal

The message of the cross

Part three: How can I live a cross-shaped life?

7 The crossed-out ‘I’

Take up your cross

Living the cross-shaped life

Crossed-out-I life

8 The fellowship of his sufferings

The problem of suffering

Suffering and the cross

The necessity of suffering

The Wesley boys

Suffering leads to maturity

9 The pilgrim’s travel kit

Baptism: a picture of Christ's death

Does your life reflect your baptism?

Leave it all behind

Bread and wine

The marriage supper of the Lamb

Part four: The resurrection factor

10 ‘If Christ has not been raised...’

The crucial importance of the resurrection

Old Testament prophecies

New Testament preaching

An invented resurrection?

Confidence in the resurrection

\["For Christians looking to reacquaint themselves with the Cross","You'll find a look the heart of Jesus' death in this powerful book","Answering key questions of faith, you'll find here a call for complete transformation "\]

'Skilfully blending clear Bible teaching, practical application and effective illustration, I especially appreciated the passion and conviction which have shaped this book. It is an ideal introduction to the heart of the Christian gospel, and a very welcome addition to the Keswick Foundation series.' - Jonathan Lamb, Chairman, Keswick Ministries  
  
'In days of confusion surrounding the doctrine of the atonement I have been looking for a book which is clear on the doctrine, but also conveys the sheer wonder of the truth of Christ dying in our place, and the implications for our lives. This is the book I have been waiting for!' - Peter Maiden  
  
'Jeremy and Liz McQuoid have written a book that is so simply, clearly and interestingly presented that it will make the message of the cross of Jesus come home vividly to you. But this is not a book for passive 'dummies' who simply want to read an interesting story; it is for people who are willing to be open to the obligation that the death of Jesus places upon them to make their own personal commitment to him as their Saviour and Lord.' - Howard Marshall, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, University of Aberdeen  
  
'No matter where we are in our Christian experience we live in sight of the cross. We can never get over it or fully understand love "so amazing, so divine." Here is a book that has something for every one who lives within the shadow of Jesus Christ and him crucified.' - Haddon Robinson, Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston

Learn how the cross impacts your life and faith in this engaging and inspiring study guide for Easter.

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At the heart of the Christian faith lies the cross of Christ. At the heart of Keswick ministries lies the priority of the cross of Jesus.  
  
The cross of Christ is the irreplaceable heartbeat of Christianity. It is a place of pain and horror, wonder, confidence and mystery, all at the same time. It is the place where our sin is embraced by God's grace and sacrifice. This deep exploration is pacey, accessible and sure to warm the heart and nourish your faith. We need to work out our salvation, and invest in a deep understanding and enjoyment of what God has done for us. The pressure of our culture can distract us from the beauty of Jesus. This will be a rich antidote for struggling faith and an uncertain heart.  
  
While there are very many books available on the redemption narrative, here the McQuoids offer a unique warmth and readability about how the Cross is to be applied for the transformation of our lives today. It's accessible material for all types of readers. This is a quality keeper of a read! May it stir you to live a cross-shaped life.

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