Description
Derek Tidball
0830824030
- Publisher : IVP Academic (July 6, 2001)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 341 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0830824030
- ISBN-13 : 978-0830824038 / 9780830824038
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
The message of the cross is the centerpiece of New Testament proclamation and a defining feature of evangelical faith. Each generation of faith must carefully revisit and faithfully rearticulate this message. New challenges lay new questions at the door of faith, and this is no less the case at the turn of the third millennium. In this book Derek Tidball first reviews the state of the message of the cross in evangelical spirituality and theology today. He then revisits the key biblical texts in which the cross is anticipated in the Old Testament, experienced in the Gospels, and explained and applied in the Epistles and Revelation. A careful exegete who is conversant with both current theology and contemporary culture, Tidball reaffirms the classically honed truth of the gospel and responds to objections in a pastorally sensitive manner. The Message of the Cross is a book that will inform students, reward laypeople and assist preachers in proclaiming the unsearchable riches of the cross of Christ. As a companion to the Bible Speaks Today commentaries, the Bible Speaks Today Bible Themes Series focuses on the message of key biblical texts supporting differing facets of Christian doctrine in conversation with the history of Christian tradition. Rooted in Christian heritage and interactive with contemporary culture, this series provides a rich resource for preaching, teaching and spiritual growth. Derek Tidball is a New Testament scholar and was previously principal of London School of Theology. His several books include The Reality of Christ: The Message of Colossians for Today and Skilful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology.
