Description
Focus on the amazing story of Jesus' crucifixion and the gospel in days and weeks leading up to Easter and think yet again how the cross transforms our lives today. With Bible verses, prayers and 40 meditations by Chris Wright and treasured, timeless nuggets from John Stott, prepare to be inspired as you contemplate the deep, life-transforming truths of the gospel: 'love so amazing, so divine demands my soul, my life, my all'
The full sweep of Scripture distilled into Lent devotions for busy people - combining nuggets from John Stott's teachings with commentary from Christopher Wright.
About the Author
Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership International. Previously he taught at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and acted as Academic Dean and then Principal of All Nations Christian College, UK. He travels widely, is married to Liz (also from Northern Ireland), and they live in London. His 30+ years of friendship with John Stott he describes as 'a delightful privilege for which I am immensely grateful to God'. He worked with several of the organizations that Stott founded, and was invited by him in 2001 to take over the leadership of the LPI (known in the US as John Stott Ministries).
Reviews
"A reminder of what lies at the heart of the Christian faith, distilled with intelligence and passion. I opened this on a day when I wanted someone else to do the thinking for me, and I loved it." -- Jeremy Vine, broadcaster
"After skimming this wonderful manuscript over the summer months, I certainly know what book I want to read slowly and carefully during Lent next year. In easily accessible daily readings, comments, dramatic meditations, and questions, the deeply personal and yet comprehensive and global significance of Easter is unpacked by careful exposition of biblical texts over the weeks of Lent. This will, without doubt, greatly deepen your understanding of the cross and resurrection and, quite possibly, change your life! I strongly recommend it." -- Richard Winter M.B., B.S. Past Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Emeritus Professor of Applied Theology and Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, MO, USA
"Start with the central event of the Christian faith, take some carefully-curated portions of John Stott's books, add in generous chunks of biblical-theological wisdom from Chris Wright, and what emerges is the book before you. More than a book, though, this is an invitation to come on a journey. It's a journey that takes in six breathtaking vistas - the defeat of evil, the destruction of death, the forgiveness of sinners, the reconciliation of enemies, the governance of history, the restoration of creation - all of which converge in the cross of Christ. Along the way, the opportunity to reflect on passages across Scripture as a whole brings with it a joyous reminder that the cross is not just one moment in the Bible's story, but that which stands as the climax of the entire history of salvation. So, here's my advice: take the journey; invite others to join you; be amazed again at what Christ has done for us and for all creation." -- Antony Billington, Theology Advisor, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and Senior Pastor, Beacon Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Book Information
ISBN 9781783599448
Author Chris Wright
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Inter-Varsity Press
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
The full sweep of Scripture distilled into Lent devotions for busy people - combining nuggets from John Stott's teachings with commentary from Christopher Wright.
About the Author
Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership International. Previously he taught at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and acted as Academic Dean and then Principal of All Nations Christian College, UK. He travels widely, is married to Liz (also from Northern Ireland), and they live in London. His 30+ years of friendship with John Stott he describes as 'a delightful privilege for which I am immensely grateful to God'. He worked with several of the organizations that Stott founded, and was invited by him in 2001 to take over the leadership of the LPI (known in the US as John Stott Ministries).
Reviews
"A reminder of what lies at the heart of the Christian faith, distilled with intelligence and passion. I opened this on a day when I wanted someone else to do the thinking for me, and I loved it." -- Jeremy Vine, broadcaster
"After skimming this wonderful manuscript over the summer months, I certainly know what book I want to read slowly and carefully during Lent next year. In easily accessible daily readings, comments, dramatic meditations, and questions, the deeply personal and yet comprehensive and global significance of Easter is unpacked by careful exposition of biblical texts over the weeks of Lent. This will, without doubt, greatly deepen your understanding of the cross and resurrection and, quite possibly, change your life! I strongly recommend it." -- Richard Winter M.B., B.S. Past Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Emeritus Professor of Applied Theology and Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, MO, USA
"Start with the central event of the Christian faith, take some carefully-curated portions of John Stott's books, add in generous chunks of biblical-theological wisdom from Chris Wright, and what emerges is the book before you. More than a book, though, this is an invitation to come on a journey. It's a journey that takes in six breathtaking vistas - the defeat of evil, the destruction of death, the forgiveness of sinners, the reconciliation of enemies, the governance of history, the restoration of creation - all of which converge in the cross of Christ. Along the way, the opportunity to reflect on passages across Scripture as a whole brings with it a joyous reminder that the cross is not just one moment in the Bible's story, but that which stands as the climax of the entire history of salvation. So, here's my advice: take the journey; invite others to join you; be amazed again at what Christ has done for us and for all creation." -- Antony Billington, Theology Advisor, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and Senior Pastor, Beacon Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Book Information
ISBN 9781783599448
Author Chris Wright
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Inter-Varsity Press
Publisher Inter-Varsity Press
