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The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection
Have you ever looked more closely at the Easter story and wondered how Jesus' death on the cross transforms every day of your life? In The Gift of the Cross, beloved and trusted pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley walks us through the Lenten and Easter seasons with biblical teaching on Christ's journey to the cross, the wonder of His divine resurrection, and what it all means for believers today.
Discover how this one event forms the absolute foundation for everything Christians believe and will impact not just how you celebrate Lent and Easter but how you can experience joy and hope all year long.
Both men and women will be encouraged in their faith walk as they focus on the truths
you can find rest in the final work of the CrossJesus lives and reigns and is intimately involved in your lifeyou can start experiencing God's love and the promises of the resurrection todayAs Dr. Stanley leads you in this study, you will
a more meaningful way to observe and celebrate the Lenten and Easter seasonsdecades of biblical study and teachings on Jesus' life, death, and resurrectiongorgeous photography alongside powerful scriptures and Dr. Stanley's insights Develop a deeper understanding of the Lenten and Easter seasons through The Gift of the Cross.
Look for additional inspirational devotionals and biblical teaching from Dr. Charles
The Gift of JesusThe Gift of PrayerThe Gift of A Gift for Every Heart
Discover how this one event forms the absolute foundation for everything Christians believe and will impact not just how you celebrate Lent and Easter but how you can experience joy and hope all year long.
Both men and women will be encouraged in their faith walk as they focus on the truths
you can find rest in the final work of the CrossJesus lives and reigns and is intimately involved in your lifeyou can start experiencing God's love and the promises of the resurrection todayAs Dr. Stanley leads you in this study, you will
a more meaningful way to observe and celebrate the Lenten and Easter seasonsdecades of biblical study and teachings on Jesus' life, death, and resurrectiongorgeous photography alongside powerful scriptures and Dr. Stanley's insights Develop a deeper understanding of the Lenten and Easter seasons through The Gift of the Cross.
Look for additional inspirational devotionals and biblical teaching from Dr. Charles
The Gift of JesusThe Gift of PrayerThe Gift of A Gift for Every Heart
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2022
About the author
Charles F. Stanley
562 books692 followersDr. Charles F. Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than fifty books, and has sold more than nine million copies. He demonstrates a keen awareness of people's needs and provides Christ-centered, biblically-based principles for everyday life.
Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.
However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.
Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”
Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.
Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.
However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.
Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”
Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.
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April 10, 2025
A book worthy to be shelved on my bookshelf
The five star rating was selected by me because it is a book worthy of being purchased and added to my bookshelf for rereading and referring to in future days. This book answered all the questions non-believers would ask about the Cross and the Promise of the Resurrection. What Charles Stanley shared at the end of the book will be shared with those who may have questions about Salvation.
The five star rating was selected by me because it is a book worthy of being purchased and added to my bookshelf for rereading and referring to in future days. This book answered all the questions non-believers would ask about the Cross and the Promise of the Resurrection. What Charles Stanley shared at the end of the book will be shared with those who may have questions about Salvation.
January 25, 2025
At the Cross
Dr. Stanley's gift to expound on God's word is evident in "The Gift of the Cross". It is a must read for all Christians who desire to understand the significance of the Cross and the resurrection of our Lord Savior Jesus Christ.
Dr. Stanley's gift to expound on God's word is evident in "The Gift of the Cross". It is a must read for all Christians who desire to understand the significance of the Cross and the resurrection of our Lord Savior Jesus Christ.
April 4, 2025
Truly a Gift!
This book explains the gift of the cross in an easy to understand way.
Tugged at my heart.
I suggest share with those who may not understand the extent of his love!
Blessed by this teaching
This book explains the gift of the cross in an easy to understand way.
Tugged at my heart.
I suggest share with those who may not understand the extent of his love!
Blessed by this teaching
May 20, 2022
Excellent ❣️
August 8, 2023
Excellent book.it explained fully what Jesus dying on the cross means to Christians (Christians with faith in God)
March 24, 2026
Charles Stanley is one of my most favorite Pastors and author. He has a way of teaching the Gospel and bringing it to life for the times we are currently living and making personable and relatable.
August 19, 2025
Good book for individual or group study. It is one that you will want to keep and read again.
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