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SCANDALOUS: The Cross and Resurrection of Jesus
D.A. CARSON
How are Christians to approach the central gospel teachings concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus? The Bible firmly establishes the historicity of these events and doesn't leave their meanings ambiguous or open to interpretation. Even so, there is an irony and surprising strangeness to the cross. Carson shows that this strange irony has deep implications for our lives as he examines the history and theology of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection.
Scandalous highlights important theological truths in accessible and applicable ways. Both amateur theologians and general readers will appreciate how Carson deftly preserves weighty theology while simultaneously noting the broader themes of Jesus' death and resurrection. Through exposition of five primary passages of Scripture, Carson helps us to more fully understand and appreciate the scandal of the cross.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
1. THE IRONIES OF THE CROSS: Matthew 27:27-51
The Man who is Mocked as King is the King
The Man who is Utterly Powerless is Powerful
The Man who Cannot Save Himself Saves Others
The Man who Cries out in Despair Trusts God
2. THE CENTER OF THE WHOLE BIBLE: Romans 3:21-26
Where the Passage Falls in Romans
What Paul Establishes
3. THE STRANGE TRIUMPH OF THE SLAUGHTERED LAMB: Revelation 12
The Occasion for Satanic Rage
The Reasons for Satanic Rage
The Christians Overcome Satanic Rage
4. A MIRACLE FULL OF SURPRISES: John 11:1-53
Jesus Receives a Desperate Plea for Help
Jesus Comes Up Against Devastating Loss
Jesus Confronts Implacable Death
Jesus Comes Up Against Moral and Spiritual Death
5. DOUBTING THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS: John 20:24-31
The Cry of a Disappointed Skeptic
The Adoration of an Astonished Skeptic
The Function of a Converted Skeptic
General Index
Scripture Index
ENDORSEMENTS
"Don Carson's clarity in communicating Scripture is a great gift, and in this book, he gives it to us. This professor can preach. These are model messages on crucial passages. They are delicious meditations that instruct our minds and feed our souls. Biblical content—straight, ripped, hard, solid—this is what Carson gives us about Christ's cross and resurrection. Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest." --Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC
"This is vintage Carson—informed exegesis and engaging exposition, theologically rich and devotionally warm, lucid, insightful, probing. God's truth glows! Don Carson shows us what the Bible is for, and his words make me want to preach the scandalous cross of Christ with greater passion." --Bill Kynes, Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, Annandale, Virginia; author, A Christology of Solidarity
"Don Carson has provided a rich, thoughtful, and theologically honest introduction of the person and work of Jesus. With the biblical fidelity, clarity, and wisdom we have come to expect from his writings, Carson provides a treatment of the ironies of the cross not merely as a literary device but as a powerful analysis of the subversive, upside-down nature of the cross; namely, the powerful, redeeming, trusting king of the universe becoming a powerless, marginalized, and crucified savior. He believes that Jesus cried this cry, 'My God! I am forsaken?' so that for all eternity we will not have to be. This is a scandalous picture of Jesus' loving act of self-identification and self-donation for the godforsaken. We are grateful for his fruitful labors in showing us the irony of the mocked king who really is the king, not only for the Jews but also for the entire world." --Stephen T. Um
"There is no Christianity apart from the death of Christ on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. Carson helps us to more clearly understand the passion of the cross and the triumph of the resurrection. What a gift to every follower of Christ. As you read through these pages you will be moved to worship the Lamb that was slain!" --Crawford W. Loritts Jr., Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, Georgia; author, Unshaken; Host, Living a Legacy
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