Listen in on a conversation between two people having an open and candid discussion about the cross. One assumes the role of teacher or coach, someone who has had the time and opportunity to study the faith in some depth. The other is curious, knows a little bit about the faith, and brings a lot of questions: So what's with the cross? What does the cross say about God? What's the big deal? Did Jesus have to die?
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Man Hanging on a Tree
Chapter 2: Portraits and Perspectives
Chapter 3: Ransom and Victory
Chapter 4: Substitution, Satisfaction, and Sacrifice
Chapter 5: Example and Encouragement
Chapter 6: Event and Experience
David J. Lose is senior pastor at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is the author of Preaching at the Crossroads (2013), and the Making Sense book series, including Making Sense of Martin Luther (2017), Making Sense of the Cross (2011), Making Sense of the Christian Faith (2010), and Making Sense of Scripture (2009). He speaks widely in the United States and abroad on preaching, Christian faith in a postmodern world, and biblical interpretation.