Cross Words: The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement

by Paul Wells

The post-modern society is so focussed on the internal life of the individual that it makes the significance of the cross a difficult concept to grasp. Even Christians are trying to find alternative ways of explaining it - some have abandoned the concept of atonement entirely. Jesus, though, is far more than a victim. When God receives and approves the condemned Jesus he transcends the world of oppressor and victim to create a new humanity, capable of new kinds of relationships. Atonement speaks of a transition from brokenness, alienation and the death of love to a place of restoration, healing, and wholeness. A place that holds out hope for deepening friendships and mutual confidence - the exact same things the post-modern mind is lacking, and is looking for.

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paul Wells was my classmate at Westminster Seminary during the last century! This book deals with the necessity of the atonement and contemporary objections to it. Every pastor ought to have this in his library.