Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die

by John Piper

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2006

ISBN: 9781581347883

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With numerous misunderstandings about Jesus' death, John Piper's Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die provides clear reasons for Christ's crucifixion.

Piper uses his vast experience and knowledge of the New Testament to give his readers 50 reasons why Jesus died. These are not 50 causes or 50 thoughts about Jesus' death; instead, the reader will understand what this death has done for them and the world. In a time of messy theological reflection, Piper's clear explanation of these reasons gives the reader confidence in the person of Christ.

Through 50 concise chapters, Piper covers topics such as the basic premises of substitutionary atonement and understanding our sanctification, to unveiling the understanding of evil in the world.

Piper finishes with a prayer. In this prayer, he writes, "O Lord, open our eyes to see that you yourself, and no man, planned the death of Jesus. And from this awesome position, let us look out over the endless panorama of your merciful, hope-filled purposes." The reader will see how God graciously acts toward humanity in the crucifixion of Jesus.

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With numerous misunderstandings about Jesus' death, John Piper's Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die provides clear reasons for Christ's crucifixion.

Through 50 concise chapters, Piper covers topics such as the basic premises of substitutionary atonement and understanding our sanctification, to unveiling the understanding of evil in the world.

Top Highlights

“But we have all loved other things more. This is what sin is—dishonoring God by preferring other things over him, and acting on those preferences.” (Page 20)

“The central issue of Jesus’ death is not the cause, but the purpose—the meaning.” (Page 12)

“There is no salvation by balancing the records. There is only salvation by canceling records.” (Page 33)

“The way of the cross is the way of suffering. Christians are called to die, not kill, in order to show the world how they are loved by Christ.” (Page 14)

“Therefore, when the Bible says that Jesus ‘learned obedience through what he suffered,’ it doesn’t mean that he learned to stop disobeying. It means that with each new trial he learned in practice—and in pain—what it means to obey. When it says that he was ‘made perfect through suffering,’ it doesn’t mean that he was gradually getting rid of defects. It means that he was gradually fulfilling the perfect righteousness that he had to have in order to save us.” (Pages 24–25)

John Piper's Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die sets forth to teach the reader the importance of Christ's death on the cross. He does not present a list of theological causes but clearly articulates the 50 reasons Christ died. The reasons he offers answers to questions such as:

How does this show God's love toward humanity?
How does this reveal the nature of God's grace?
How does this show the nature of evil?

The pastor, seminarian, or layperson will learn or remember the incredible truths of the crucifixion and how important it was that Christ came to die, and that this was God's will.

In his introduction, Piper notes, "I have gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons why Jesus came to die. Not fifty causes, but fifty purposes. Infinitely more important than who killed Jesus is the question: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his son to die?" Understanding this central question and theme answers the many questions people wrestle with surrounding Jesus' death and provides clarity for the Christian life.

This book is an excellent addition to the reader's Logos library.