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Experiencing the Cross: Your Greatest Opportunity for Victory Over Sin
Dare to Go There
Although the cross is God’s decisive deed in human history, the full meaning of it is far too much for a mere human mind to grasp. But through Henry Blackaby’s careful examination, the cross becomes not a doctrine, but an experience. You’ll be overwhelmed with the utter significance of Christ’s death, leading you to a stronger sense of God’s power in your daily life. Steeped in the Blackaby distinctive of constant encouragement toward your personal experience of God, and firmly rooted in Scripture, this book exposes the tragic result of a casual attitude toward the sin in our lives that made the cross necessary. Learn to surrender to the deeper dimensions of the cross, so that nothing can block the Lord’s presence and power in your life!
Receive the reality. Discover the power.
Live the experience.
Jesus Christ died not so that you would recognize a historical fact. Or memorize a particular doctrine. Or continue with life as is.
No, Christ’s death was God’s decisive deed in your life, conquering sin once and for all. The cross beckons you every day, with power to transform every detail of your existence as you begin to see Calvary from God’s perspective.
Henry Blackaby leads you on an exploration through the deeper dimensions of the cross, ensuring that the further you go, the more you Deal radically and completely with sin Embrace true and lasting union with Christ Experience the fullness and reality of His victory in your life
Will you yield to God’s provision in His cross? Will you receive the power and presence of Jesus Christ? Will you dare to experience the cross?
“Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
Luke 14:27
The cross is not just His; the cross is mine, and the cross is yours. It transcends the physical dimension, and it transcends time. As you forgo your limited, human perspective, God’s complete and overwhelming, all-consuming love will envelop you. You’ll experience His blessings as they’ve never been seen, heard, or felt before–guaranteed. Because t he One who called you to bear your cross also goes with you. Every step of the way.
Story Behind the Book
"Our whole identity with Christ is found in the cross. It was there that God dealt totally with sin. And it is there that God intends us to be united with Christ in His death so that we would forever hate sin, abhor sin, and forsake sin. In our intimate relationship with Christ and His crucifixion, God intends for us to obtain His perspective on sin–to feel its horrors, as Christ does, and then to let God put sin to death in our lives–as He did in the crucifixion of His Son. The victory accomplished through Christ’s death and resurrection is the very same victory we can experience daily in our lives! " –Henry Blackaby
Although the cross is God’s decisive deed in human history, the full meaning of it is far too much for a mere human mind to grasp. But through Henry Blackaby’s careful examination, the cross becomes not a doctrine, but an experience. You’ll be overwhelmed with the utter significance of Christ’s death, leading you to a stronger sense of God’s power in your daily life. Steeped in the Blackaby distinctive of constant encouragement toward your personal experience of God, and firmly rooted in Scripture, this book exposes the tragic result of a casual attitude toward the sin in our lives that made the cross necessary. Learn to surrender to the deeper dimensions of the cross, so that nothing can block the Lord’s presence and power in your life!
Receive the reality. Discover the power.
Live the experience.
Jesus Christ died not so that you would recognize a historical fact. Or memorize a particular doctrine. Or continue with life as is.
No, Christ’s death was God’s decisive deed in your life, conquering sin once and for all. The cross beckons you every day, with power to transform every detail of your existence as you begin to see Calvary from God’s perspective.
Henry Blackaby leads you on an exploration through the deeper dimensions of the cross, ensuring that the further you go, the more you Deal radically and completely with sin Embrace true and lasting union with Christ Experience the fullness and reality of His victory in your life
Will you yield to God’s provision in His cross? Will you receive the power and presence of Jesus Christ? Will you dare to experience the cross?
“Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.”
Luke 14:27
The cross is not just His; the cross is mine, and the cross is yours. It transcends the physical dimension, and it transcends time. As you forgo your limited, human perspective, God’s complete and overwhelming, all-consuming love will envelop you. You’ll experience His blessings as they’ve never been seen, heard, or felt before–guaranteed. Because t he One who called you to bear your cross also goes with you. Every step of the way.
Story Behind the Book
"Our whole identity with Christ is found in the cross. It was there that God dealt totally with sin. And it is there that God intends us to be united with Christ in His death so that we would forever hate sin, abhor sin, and forsake sin. In our intimate relationship with Christ and His crucifixion, God intends for us to obtain His perspective on sin–to feel its horrors, as Christ does, and then to let God put sin to death in our lives–as He did in the crucifixion of His Son. The victory accomplished through Christ’s death and resurrection is the very same victory we can experience daily in our lives! " –Henry Blackaby
176 pages, Hardcover
First published September 15, 2005
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April 18, 2022
This was a fabulous book to read Easter weekend, which is when I read it. Getting re-focused on the cross, Blackaby makes several points backed by scripture on the importance of the cross, the message of the cross, and how we are to take up our own cross to follow Christ. The short chapters were broken down into even smaller bite-sized pieces, so it was easy to both read in snatches - and to chew on a particularly poignant thought for awhile without losing your place. If you've ever wanted to meditate on the importance of the cross, this is one I'd recommend.
April 26, 2014
Fantastic book to read around Easter. It dwelt on the areas surround the cross from not only a historical position, but deeply delves into how the cross is to be a central part of the daily life of a believer. I was challenged to allow God to radically deal with my sin on a daily basis and not take Christ's sacrifice lightly by simply ignoring the power and grace that are available to me.
April 27, 2019
What a profound read. Brother Henry Blackaby is a great writer. He pointed out many points I had not actually thought much about. It was real food for thought and helps me immensely in my Christian walk. I intend to read “Experiencing the Resurrection” following his recommendation that we need to also experience the resurrection.
I have never met the author but a cousin, who was a missionary in Uganda for 26 years has and told me quite a bit about him. I will be reading many more of his and his sons’ books.
I have never met the author but a cousin, who was a missionary in Uganda for 26 years has and told me quite a bit about him. I will be reading many more of his and his sons’ books.
November 27, 2021
This book is profound
I thank the Holy Ghost for leading me to this book - twice. Once when I was still a babe and wasn’t ready for it’s meat and now that I have put away childish things. God is awesome and amazing and He knows exactly what we need and what we can handle. Thank you God for this book.
I thank the Holy Ghost for leading me to this book - twice. Once when I was still a babe and wasn’t ready for it’s meat and now that I have put away childish things. God is awesome and amazing and He knows exactly what we need and what we can handle. Thank you God for this book.
January 10, 2020
What a devotional
I love the way Henry teaches, he's inspiring. After reading his books, I always feel like I've learned something important about salvation. Recommend this book to everyone.
I love the way Henry teaches, he's inspiring. After reading his books, I always feel like I've learned something important about salvation. Recommend this book to everyone.
May 31, 2025
A good sequel to "Born Crucified"&"Bone of His Bone."
Blackaby does a fine job digging into how very important the cross is in the life of the saved & born again Christian believer!
Blackaby does a fine job digging into how very important the cross is in the life of the saved & born again Christian believer!
May 8, 2019
Great Book
Loved this book. Very well written. Really helps you understand the importance of the cross. Will be reading more books by this author.
Loved this book. Very well written. Really helps you understand the importance of the cross. Will be reading more books by this author.
May 21, 2019
Listened to the audio. As usual, Blackaby does a great work. It would be helpful to re0listen to these agin in the future.
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December 28, 2023This was a great book and helped explain the depth of love that God and Jesus have for us. Favorite Quote: "God's Word says that I'm never again in bondage to sin, and I don't have to sin"
March 15, 2024
Wow, just Wow!
The depth of this book is just amazing. It made me look at the cross in a new, more meaningful way. Highly recommend.
The depth of this book is just amazing. It made me look at the cross in a new, more meaningful way. Highly recommend.
April 17, 2024
Great truths conveyed in such a short book!
Under 200 pages but full of the truth of scripture. Read as a devotional with my 11 year old and he loved it.
Under 200 pages but full of the truth of scripture. Read as a devotional with my 11 year old and he loved it.
April 4, 2011
This book was hard to get into, but it ended up being really profound. Loved it by the end!
September 18, 2012
Very enlightening. Causes one to search deep within their heart.
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