Real people. Real sin. Transformed lives. A compilation of heartfelt letters written from a pastor to his people that explains Jesus' work on the cross.
Death by Love is a unique book on the cross of Jesus Christ. While many books debate the finer points of the doctrine of the atonement, what is often lost are the real-life implications of Jesus' death on the cross for those who have sinned and have been sinned against. Written in the form of pastoral letters, Death by Love outlines the twelve primary effects of Jesus' death on the cross and connects each to the life of a different individual.
Driscoll, one of America's most influential pastors, and Breshears, a respected theologian, help readers understand, appreciate, and trust in Jesus' work on the cross in a way that will transform their lives. Both deeply theological and intensely practical, this book shows how everyone can find hope through the death of Jesus Christ.
"This book is brutally honest about sin and suffering, and wonderfully hopeful as it points us to our true Savior." Timothy S. Lane, Executive Director, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
"The stories portrayed in the chapters of this book are all too real, but more importantly, the pastoral responses offer riveting applications of the cross for true and lasting transformation." Bruce A. Ware, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
"Practical and powerful. It applies the sufficiency of Jesus to the real-life challenges we face in the church every day. If you work with hurting people you need Death by Love." Dan Jarrell, Teaching Pastor, ChangePoint Church, Anchorage, Alaska
"A key reason for my confidence in this book is its brilliant presentation of the historic theology of the cross and how it defends reprehensible attacks against it." Gregg R. Allison, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
"The authors connect squarely with our ever-changing culture, declaring the central doctrine of Jesus' death and why it is important." Bill Mounce, President, BiblicalTraining.org
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Driscoll covers theology in a whole new way Mark Driscoll goes into a great new realm here when he brings theology into practical, everyday life. He manages to cover the "big" theological themes of Scripture, but he does it through real stories about real people who have real struggles, just like you and I. I, for one, am very tired of the religion we practice in order to conceal the real problem we have inside. Driscoll attacks this through pointed application for numerous cases and in some sense it allows you to see yourself in those he's writing... more info
What a better thesis for a book than Jesus--His Person and Work. Agreed with the above, this is Driscoll's best work yet. The practical theology from the Cross of Jesus is remarkable. The "realness" of Death by Love is heartfelt, as it is true to real life. Though, without a doubt, these stories, for the most part, are unique and extreme cases. However, they occur, nonetheless; and, therefore, these real people need real remedies.
O how I rejoice that Driscoll points them towards Jesus. What a better thesis for a book than Jesus--his Person and Work.
Honest, Gracious and Theological... I have read much of what Driscoll has written and also listened to many of his sermons, including the ones that are associated with this book. But, it seems as though Driscoll shows thoroughly his love for his people in this book entitled, Death By Love: Letters from the Cross. Many people have had issues with Driscoll's past books, either with his choice of terms, descriptions of theological dialogues, and even some ways that he has "counseled" people in the past. But, it will be very difficult for pastors... more info
Turly learn the dept of Christ's love There is nothing that I enjoy more than studying good, sound Biblical theology, however what good is the soundest theology if we don't apply it to our life and be transformed by it with the help of the Holy Spirit. This is what Mark Driscoll attempts to do with his book Death by Love, more specifically applying the theology of the Cross. He generally states this in the first paragraph of the preface by telling us: Because no one is born into this world with a theology, each generation must rediscover... more info
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