Scandalous

by Carson, D. A.

• ISBN13: 9781433511257
• ISBN10: 1433511258
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-03
• Publisher: Crossway Books

Summary

Carson, one of today's most notable Bible scholars, introduces the irony, scandal, and greatness of the work done on the cross. "Scandalous" is the latest addition to the Re: Lit series, which highlights important theological truths in accessible and applicable ways.

Author Biography

D.A. Carson (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he has taught since 1978. A former pastor and itinerant minister, Carson is an active guest lecturer in academic and church settings around the world and has authored or edited more than fifty books.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
The Ironies of the Cross: Matthew 27:27-51a	p. 13
The Man Who Is Mocked as King Is the King	p. 16
The Man Who Is Utterly Powerless Is Powerful	p. 20
The Man Who Can't Save Himself Saves Others	p. 26
The Man Who Cries Out in Despair Trusts God	p. 32
The Center of the Whole Bible: Romans 3:21-26	p. 39
Where the Passage Falls in Romans	p. 40
What Paul Establishes	p. 48
The Strange Triumph of a Slaughtered Lamb: Revelation 12	p. 75
The Occasion for Satanic Rage	p. 80
The Reasons for Satanic Rage	p. 90
How Christians Overcome Satanic Rage	p. 97
A Miracle Full of Surprises: John 11:1-53	p. 113
Jesus Receives a Desperate Plea for Help	p. 114
Jesus Comes Up Against Devastating Loss	p. 125
Jesus Confronts Implacable Death	p. 130
Jesus Comes Up Against Moral and Spiritual Death	p. 136
Doubting the Resurrection of Jesus: John 20:24-31	p. 143
The Cry of a Disappointed Skeptic	p. 149
The Adoration of an Astonished Skeptic	p. 153
The Function of a Converted Skeptic	p. 164
General Index	p. 169
Scripture Index	p. 171
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