Christ Crucified: Understanding The Atonement - Softcover

Macleod, Donald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783591013 ISBN 13: 9781783591015

Publisher: IVP, 1999

Synopsis

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is presented in all four Gospels, and occupies considerable space in the overall narrative. How could the life, let alone the death, of one man 2,000 years ago be the salvation of the human race? The biblical explanation is that the crucified one was the Son of God, acting and suffering in cooperation with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. This is the primary answer to 'the scandal of particularity'. The death of this one person has universal, inclusive and cosmic significance, because in him the Creator acts and suffers. Further, there is the special relationship between Christ and humanity: he was 'with' us, and he was 'for' us.

The grandeur of the cross lies in the fact that here the incarnate Son of God offered himself in our place, bearing the penalty for our sin. The cross achieved expiation, propitiation, reconciliation, justification, redemption, forgiveness and victory. No single one of these tells the whole truth, nor do all of them together exhaust the meaning of the cross. Macleod shows that these concepts are interrelated and interdependent, and that together they give a coherent picture of the wonderful salvation wrought by Jesus at Calvary.

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Review:

Donald Macleod has written a welcome and convincing apologetic of the cross of Christ. He skilfully blends biblical exegesis and engagement with systematic theologians to produce a robust defence of the classic evangelical view of penal substitution which anticipates objections, places it in a wide framework, and implicitly rebukes sloppy thinking. His clear style makes this book not only a 'must read' on this topic but a joy to read and an educative treat --Derek Tidball, Visiting Scholar, Spurgeon's College, London; author of 'The Message of the Cross'

Those who have heard Donald Macleod preach or who have read his writings will know that the crucified Christ is, of all theological topics, his forte. He has both dazzling insight matched by a way with words which together serve to bring out aspects of the person and work of Christ with memorable beauty. Thus, it is a pleasure to be able to commend this book. If you are familiar with Donald's work, you know what to expect and know that you will be challenged and edified. If you have never read him before, you are in for a treat. --Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, USA

Donald Macleod's work is always stimulating, sometimes provocative, and never less than excellent. This is a contribution to thought on the atonement that is both timely and incisive. It should be required reading for students, theologians, ministers and anyone interested in learning more about the stupendous atoning work of Christ. --Robert Letham, Director of Research and Senior Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology, Wales Evangelical School of Theology, Bridgend; author of 'The Work of Christ'

About the Author:

Now retired, Donald Macleod served as Professor of Systematic Theology at Free Church College, Edinburgh, from 1978 to 2011. He also served as Principal from 1999 to 2010. One of Britain's most prominent theologians, he has written extensively on a wide range of issues. His books include 'Behold Your God', 'A Faith to Live By', 'From Glory to Golgotha', 'Jesus Is Lord' and 'The Person of Christ'. He is well known as a previous editor of the Free Church of Scotland's official magazine, 'The Monthly Record', and as a columnist in the 'West Highland Free Press'.

About this edition

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1783591013
• ISBN 13: 9781783591015
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272