The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection

The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection

by Charles F. Stanley
The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection

The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection

by Charles F. Stanley

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Overview

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 that:

  • you can find rest in the final work of the Cross
  • Jesus lives and reigns and is intimately involved in your life
  • you can start experiencing God's love and the promises of the resurrection today

As Dr. Stanley leads you in this study, you will discover:

  • a more meaningful way to observe and celebrate the Lenten and Easter seasons
  • decades of biblical study and teachings on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection
  • gorgeous 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 Stanley:

  • The Gift of Jesus
  • The Gift of Prayer
  • The Gift of Heaven
  • Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781400232499
Publisher: Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date: 02/22/2022
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishing
Format: eBook
Pages: 160
File size: 19 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia, where he served more than fifty years. He was also a New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books. Until his death in 2023, Dr. Stanley’s mission was to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.” This is a calling that In Touch Ministries continues to pursue by transmitting his teachings as widely and effectively as possible.

Dr. Stanley’s messages can be heard daily on In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley broadcasts on television, radio, and satellite networks and stations around the world; on the internet at intouch.org and through In Touch+; and via the In Touch Messenger Lab. Excerpts from Dr. Stanley’s inspiring messages are also published in the award-winning In Touch devotional magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What a Gift 1

The Journey to the Cross

1 From the Beginning 17

2 Only Jesus 29

3 Something Better 35

4 Lifted Up 41

5 New Covenant of Confidence 47

6 He Knows Your Despair 59

7 Focus in Trial 65

The Encouraging Message of the Cross

8 The Why of the Cross 71

9 Forsaken for You 79

10 As the King He Is 89

11 Moments of Reflection 95

12 The Place of Mercy 103

13 Encouragement from the Empty Tomb 109

14 Victory Through Believing 119

15 The Next Mission 127

16 Resurrection Power to Live By Now 139

The Big Question 153

About the Author 156

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