Attraction of the Cross

by Gardiner Spring

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Genres: Theology

344 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twenty-two evangelistically themed sermons on the cross of Christ. They are particularly good at refuting the excuses often made by unbelievers who are under conviction of sin for not coming to Christ. In relation to those who are already Christians, Gardiner Spring also emphasises the doctrine of assurance - emphasising that while assurance is not of the essence of faith, it is possible to attain full assurance of salvation, and points out a consistent life of holy obedience is how we grow up to the full assurance of faith.

[Jeremy Secrest · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the author certainly has a right passion for the subject the prose does not communicate well to the modern ear. And while the vast majority of the book is right at the base level there are also some substantive issues that prevent it being recommended to another reader.
1. The author makes a great deal of statements on the nature of the cross and our relationship to it and our Savior. Unfortunately, these statements are seldom made with the inclusion of scriptural references. Some of this may be a sign of the time in which he wrote when the knowledge of scripture is much greater. That, however does not change the viability of the book for the modern reader.
2. Several times in the book there are statements which are in the verve of assumptions about truth. Many at the time would have accepted them as common sense but the challenging of much that at one time was commonly seen as truthful makes the passages troubling.
3. At times he uses pejorative or ad hominem attacks are not tied to the argument and in the nature of a hasty generalization. (Descriptions of universalists and his view o their piety). These are not helpful and while fodder for his choir they do little to persuade those who are not already with him.

Overall he has many good things to say but for the above reasons do not recommend as an investment of time.