Christ Our Salvation: Expositions and Proclamations

by John B. Webster, Daniel J. Bush (Editor)

The church's vocation is to treasure the gospel and live it out. The late theologian John Webster believed Christian preachers and theologians should be principally concerned with the proclamation of this news. At the center of that proclamation is our salvation in Christ.

In this compilation of homilies, John Webster explores the various contours of the salvation accomplished for us in Christ and displays for preachers a model of theological exegesis that understands that the gospel is the heart of holy Scripture. Readers of Christ Our Salvation will be presented with a feast of "theological" theology for Christian proclamation.

Genres: Theology

224 pages, Hardcover

Published November 18, 2020

About the author

Professor John B. Webster, MA, PhD, DD, FRSE was a notable contemporary British theologian of the Anglican communion writing in the area of systematic, historical and moral theology. He was educated at the independent co-educational Bradford Grammar School and at the University of Cambridge.

See also: John Webster

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Reviews

[curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I continue to be blown away by the late John Webster. It's rare to see such a magnificently erudite theologian write with such a deft and tender pastoral hand, but this collection of sermons preached during his career at Oxford reveals a man whose intellectual prowess (incredible though it was) had been surrendered wholly to the Lord in service of the Gospel. Five stars are not enough for this precious little volume.

[Jacob Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my full fledged thoughts, but this is a very devotional and helpful read you should get your hands on.

I think one particular distinctive element of Webster's sermons is how God's Word is an "alien, intrusive" voice in our lives. This is a really helpful frame of mind and lands very well on our modern ears that may prefer to interact with God's Word as primarily a comfort or source of reassurance.

Take up and read!

[Jesse Fenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

The voice of John Webster is insightful, clear, and at times provocative. This collection of sermons will stir your soul and stretch your mind.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas gift a while back. Sounds like a Calvinist, but is actually Church of England. That makes it better, the claims and demands of Christ fall on all, believers and non-believers. The chapters are tied to underlying sermons or other expositions. Do not expect a smooth, academic presentation. Instead, read in at least chapter form to get the intended impact on the readers.