Preaching the Atonement

by Stevenson, Peter K.

• ISBN13: 9780664233280
• ISBN10: 0664233287
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-29
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Preaching the Atonementis a unique teaching tool that offers a theological discussion of ten important Bible passages connected with the sacrifice of Christ. Each chapter includes a complete sermon on the passage in question followed by a discussion from the authors that highlights the preacher's strategy in the theological interpretation of the text and its incorporation into the rhetoric of the sermon.Sermons are provided by the authors as well as David Southall, Kent Anderson, A. Katherine Grieb, David Schlafer.

Author Biography

Peter K. Stevenson is a Baptist minister and Director of Training and Tutor in Applied Theology and Open Learning at Spurgeon's College, London. Stephen I. Wright is an Anglican priest and Tutor in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology at Spurgeon's College, London, and a former President of the UK College of Preachers.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgements and Abbreviations	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
The cost of a father's commitment: Genesis 22.1-19	p. 1
Taking away their iniquities: Leviticus 16.15-22	p. 19
The suffering of a servant: Isaiah 52.13-53.12	p. 35
The crucified God: Mark 15.25-39	p. 55
Forgiveness from the cross: Luke 23.32-43	p. 71
The Word became flesh: John 1.1-14	p. 89
The achievement of God's justice: Romans 3.21-26	p. 105
The reconciliation of the world: 2 Corinthians 5.11-6.2	p. 121
The decisive victory: Colossians 2.8-15	p. 137
The final sacrifice: Hebrews 9.11-14	p. 157
Bibliography	p. 173
Notes	p. 181
Index of Names	p. 199
Index of Subjects	p. 201
Index of Biblical References	p. 203
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