The Cross in Four Words

Melissa B Kruger

If we forget the cross—or fail to understand our desperate need of its reconciling work—we will lose our joy. The Cross in Four Words redirects our gaze to “Christ crucified,” reminding us of the love that bore our sin so that we might experience true freedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose. This helpful book will refresh your heart and renew your mind in the wonder of such a great salvation.

Alistair Begg

This is a really helpful book that I will be sharing widely. I read it in a single sitting and took a lot of notes.

"this book is so important."

People need to realize true freedom, true justice, true forgiveness, and a true purpose in life that is grounded in what God has accomplished for us. This book will give you a better grasp on these things and draw you closer to the cross, clinging more to Jesus our one and true Savior.... continue reading

"The cross changes everything"

The Cross in Four Words is the smallest book I’ve found which lays out how God doesn’t change; across the Bible, God simply takes his plans for his people and scales them upward.

Oh, and those four words? Freedom, forgiveness, justice and purpose.... continue reading

“A great overview of the cross”

Right out the bat I have to say I loved this book, some of the contributions felt stronger and better argued than others. But on the whole, the premises of the book and its intention to describe the cross in four words delivers on all fronts. The Kevin Deyoung chapters are the best, but I loved Coekin's introduction as well as his contribution to the fourth-word Purpose. It's an easy read but packs a good punch. And I'd highly recommend it.

“A great overview of the cross”

Right out the bat I have to say I loved this book, some of the contributions felt stronger and better argued than others. But on the whole, the premises of the book and its intention to describe the cross in four words delivers on all fronts. The Kevin Deyoung chapters are the best, but I loved Coekin's introduction as well as his contribution to the fourth-word Purpose. It's an easy read but packs a good punch. And I'd highly recommend it.

“Thank you for excellent service, informative and enlightening too!”

I have purchased a number of really enlightening books. The Cross is fundamental and provides answers for many, and is most reassuring. You provide an excellent and efficient service. Thank you.

“Thank you for excellent service, informative and enlightening too!”

I have purchased a number of really enlightening books. The Cross is fundamental and provides answers for many, and is most reassuring. You provide an excellent and efficient service. Thank you.

“Give it to older teens . . . now!”

Here is a great little resource for helping us frame our thoughts as we aim to communicate the work of Jesus to others. That, and get our own heads straight around essentials - a good beginners guide.

Might I suggest that we find books like this and give them to our older teens especially those heading off to university and and the work place. This will help them prepare to give their explanation of the hope that is within them at any level from over-a-cup-of-coffee through to more formal situations.

I have just one caveat, hence my 4 star rather than 5 star rating. On pages 66f the illustration of substitution as an elder brother taking the rap for the wrongs of the younger siblings is barbed. For the target age range I see this book aimed at, family injustices (real and imagined) are sorely felt. If there's a second printing, and I do hope there is, a less 'explosive' illustration should be found.