The Cross in Four Words

This an excellent short book about the cross of Christ and how as followers of Christ we also need to be able to take up our cross daily and follow Him and to be ready to share with others the Gospel and good news of Jesus Christ! I would highly recommend this book if you want to know more about the cross of Christ!

Can you tell the Gospel story in a clear and simple way? In The Cross in Four Words, Kevin DeYoung, Richard Coekin, and Yannick Christos-Wahab help you see God’s plan of salvation and enjoy the true freedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose which we find only at the cross.The Whole StoryIn less than 100 pages, the authors give us a Gospel primer. This book is packed with theology yet kindly approachable. The four words are highlighted in four chapters: (1) Freedom: How God redeems his people, (2) Forgiveness: How God provides propitiation for sin, (3) Justice: How God justifies the guilty, and (4) Purpose: How the cross calls us to mission.What I appreciate the most about this book is how it takes us back to the beginning of the Bible so we get the whole story. We are reminded of the Exodus and the Passover, and how we can be free from death forever. We are shown the importance of the Day of Atonement and how the sin offering and the scapegoat are crucial to understanding the cross.Courage and StrengthJustice is necessary for the sins of David, and God’s deliberate plan is foreshadowed in Isaiah 53. In fact, Scripture is used throughout this book to show and explain the truth behind these words. And our purpose is realized when we deny ourself by being willing to serve, and take up our cross by being willing to suffer.Questions for discussion are included at the end of every chapter. They make this book perfect for group study or personal reflection. The final chapter ends with a call to follow Jesus and invest in eternity. There is a prayer of thanks and for courage and strength.The Heart of the Christian FaithThe cross of Christ is the heart of the Christian faith. This book helped me see it from a fresh perspective. The words of freedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose are an excellent way to explain the Gospel story. It’s one worth remembering and repeating through our lives and throughout eternity.I received a media copy of The Cross in Four Words and this is my honest review.

Excellent resource on the cross of Christ. Highly recommend this book. Easy reading; can be read in one sitting. The Cross in Four Words

This short little book is a simple reminder of how powerful the Gospel is & the joy it is to join in Christ salvation work.

This book is captivating. Hard to set down. The writers have packed so much into these four words. These four words are ones that all Christians should remember - Freedom, Forgiveness, Justice and Mission. They are also four words that will impact the non believer.

This is a short book that really is worth a read. In four words the authors do a wonderful job of getting to the heart of the gospel. A great book for both the new and old Christian.

Great book, tells it like it is and helps us remember what it is all about. Recommended to anyone and everyone.