DEATH BY LOVE

Death by Love: Letters from the Cross [Re: Lit]

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Additionally, there is an Introduction chapter that beautifully covers the history of crucifixion and the substitutionary death of Jesus on the cross.

This history helped me understand more clearly the lengths Jesus went to pay for my sin, as we live in a culture without the brutality of crucifixion. Concerning the chapter on atonement, Driscoll presents his view of "unlimited limited atonement. For more information on the atoning work of Jesus' death, I would recommend Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology, chapter One last thing from a book nerd I would recommend getting the hardcover copy.

You'll likely want to reread the book or use if for reference and this will help it be more durable. It also has one of the coolest book covers I've ever seen and that, to me, makes it worth paying a little more to get the hardcover. Jan 24, James E. Robinson, III rated it it was amazing. This is a powerful book. Mark Driscoll , pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington, has compiled a collection of letters to folks he has met through his ministry.

Each letter follows a similar format too: In traditional Pastor Mark fashion, he doesn't mince words. He is both, caring and loving, while being brutally honest. Many folks tend to focus on specific parts of the Bible in their teachings and readings about Jesus. This book may shock some as it covers the many areas that Jesus life, death and resurrection that impact each of us. Which one doesn't fit? My Daddy Is a Pastor was written to his 4 year old son, Gideon. The topic, as you can see, unlimited limited atonement.

Being sure to cover Wesleyanism, Armeninism and 5 point Calvinism, i'm sure his son will do well in his theology class, after he finishes watching Barney. We'll call this chapter a flyer, though the letter conclusion is spot on: If you are not a Christian, consider reading this book to get a real insight into what Christians believe and why. If you are a Christian, this should be required reading.

Apr 10, Adam rated it liked it. This is a hard book to rate. I appreciated all the intricacies that the book dives into about the cross. The Bible says that there is nothing on Earth more glorifying to God than the cross so studying it to more fully appreciate it is definitely worth the deeper dive.

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I took a lot away from it in that respect. That being said the book for long stretches was hard to read. It was extremely repetitive in points and verses to support the points. With the thrust of each letter boiling down to the exa This is a hard book to rate. With the thrust of each letter boiling down to the exact same thing, 12 chapters seemed unnecessary when the point could have been driven home in chapters. The other thing that was hard was that I couldn't really relate to the sin issues used. He obviously has a preoccupation with sexual sin, perhaps subconsciously he believes it to be on a different plane than other sins, because every chapter brought up the person's sexual history, even when it wasn't particularly relevant.

He also defined all people's sins through the men in their lives, including a girl's dad for not keeping tabs on her at all times as a teenager, you know, cause that isn't a joint responsibility of parents. Nearly all of the chapters were addressing such extreme cases instead of perhaps sins that hit a wider audience pride, shame, lies, apathy, etc. That combined with repitition in the remaining pages of each chapter and you can see why this isn't much of a page turner. Lastly, my other gripe is that when addressing these issues that leave giant scars in people's lives, he just plows right through any sensitivity or trying to meet them on a personal level.

The book just kept making me think over and over about how ill equipped most pastors are for counseling people as fellow human beings as opposed to the silent masses who don't respond during the course of a weekly sermon. Mar 22, Jason Custer rated it really liked it. The basic idea of this book intrigued me so much that I bought it while browsing in my seminary library. Basically, what Driscoll does is write letters to people he has met with in his church and address their different issues by expounding on different aspects of Christ's atonement.

So in essence he is using the cross as a means of counseling and applying Christ to different problems that come up in everyday affairs within the church body. For example, he talks about how Christ is the propitiati The basic idea of this book intrigued me so much that I bought it while browsing in my seminary library. For example, he talks about how Christ is the propitiation for someone whose dad used to beat him. In other words, because Christ took the wrath of God on our behalf, we are able to get rid of our wrath towards those who have sinned against us.

Or for someone who is demonically oppressed, Driscoll holds forth the concept that Jesus is the Christus Victor and has conquered all evil forces in the cross. He does this same thing with a dozen or so different people who are wrestling with different issues. I'm not sure I fully agree with everything that Driscoll says or even his typically overbearing tone in the letters , but the method of dealing with issues in the body by pointing to Christ seems very biblical to me. It was very helpful to see someone applying biblical theology to what people wrestle with from day to day, and to see how Christ's death, burial, and resurrection can be practically applied to all sorts of things.

In that light, I do very much appreciate the Christocentric teaching in this book and the constant reminder to always be pointing people back to Christ for everything. If nothing else, I wish more pastors would read this book and take seriously Driscoll's method of applying Christ to people's issues even if they may disagree with some of his theology or things he says in this book.

I think the book would be very helpful for those who are not pastors as well - but it is especially important for pastors. Jul 23, Kurt rated it it was amazing. Mark Driscoll has a heart! With feelings and everything! For a few years now, I have been a fan of Mark Driscoll's theology and his ability to communicate. Driscoll is someone who takes the Bible very seriously and has a great respect for God, and he speaks hard truths on a consistent basis, so I am regularly challenged when I listen to his podcasts or read his books.

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Unfortunately, he has an abrasive and condescending style, and it's hard to hear his heart underneath the growly demands for men Mark Driscoll has a heart! Unfortunately, he has an abrasive and condescending style, and it's hard to hear his heart underneath the growly demands for men to step up and be Driscoll-style men.

This book, though, is a chance for him to really express his pastoral side, as he examines a variety of characteristics of Jesus' death and resurrection, in the context of offering counsel to struggling people in his life. The book really puts a practical and human face on what could easily be academic theological questions - who would care about the doctrine of Christus Victor?

Someone who feels helpless in the grip of demonic forces. Who would care about the doctrine of propitiation? Someone who feels guilty about feeling righteous anger toward sin. This book is a nearly flawless triumph, allowing Driscoll to carefully explain theological concepts in a way that makes them compassionate and relevant. I generally avoid recommending Driscoll books to readers who haven't heard enough of his sermons to peek past the pugnacious bluster, but this book is true and loving and a compelling read for anyone.

Feb 18, James Bunyan rated it really liked it. Wonderful to spend chapter after chapter focusing solely on what happened at the cross and seeing that applied to a whole bunch of different people in the letters Driscoll writes. It's a bit explicit with many of the chapters seemingly addressed to people who have sinned sexually in some way, but very helpful and deeply pastoral. Sort of like an applied "Cross of Christ," dealing with a different facet of this precious jewel of christian theology each chapter. Here are the chapter headings, in cas Wonderful to spend chapter after chapter focusing solely on what happened at the cross and seeing that applied to a whole bunch of different people in the letters Driscoll writes.

Here are the chapter headings, in case it's worth going back over just one of the aspects of the cross: Introduction We Killed God: Recommended Reading on the Cros But overall, I appreciated both the theological depth but also especially? I would definitely recommend the book to folks who wish to grow in their depth of appreciation for the cross; who have an idea of what Jesus did "long ago," but who want to see that play out in their lives today; to folks who wish they could give wise counsel; to individuals struggling who need a Savior, not just objectively, but along the way of life.

My favorite part was seeing the true pastoral, shepherding heart of a man who isn't publicly perceived in that light. It's a great challenge and balance between forthright and honest, but compassionate and gospel-centered advice, seeing the heart of the cross in nearly every situation someone might encounter. Driscoll applies the cross in very specific ways--in the form of letters to various people he has counseled over the years.

He writes to people that have experienced demonic torment, bondage to lust, adultery, child molestation, rape, a sure sentence to hell, familial hostility, an interest in Christianity, and even to his, with whom he discusses the nature and importance of the atonement.

Death by Love: Letters from the Cross

Not only is this book great for counseling as it applies the cross to very specific situations, but it is al Driscoll applies the cross in very specific ways--in the form of letters to various people he has counseled over the years. Not only is this book great for counseling as it applies the cross to very specific situations, but it is also full of doctrine. Driscoll discusses doctrines such as redemption, sacrifice, righteousness, justification, propitiation, expiation, unlimited limited atonement, ransom, reconciliation, and revelation.

I highly recommend this book, for it portrays the cross in a fresh manner as it is applied to many situations that people are quick to label as hopeless or awkward to talk about. It demonstrates how the cross truly is the answer for every situation in life. I will continually refer back to this book to remember how the cross applies to specific situations. Jul 24, Chuck rated it really liked it.

An innovative read on applying the theology of the death of Christ to the specifics of peoples' lives. Some of the personal vignettes were powerful illustrations of the need for Christ in the individual situation. The authors, Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears, did not pull any punches in their presentation of the situation or their response to it. I found some of the reading repetitive; and for me, many of the initial vignettes and letters were the most powerful.

Perhaps it was the structure of An innovative read on applying the theology of the death of Christ to the specifics of peoples' lives. Perhaps it was the structure of the book, vignettes on a specific person or situation in their lives, with a pastoral letter in response to them from Mark Driscoll, that lent itself to this happening. Mark's directness and bluntness at times felt unnecessary to me, but I recognize that could be very much due to personal style. If bluntness and directness offends you, read though it. I know of some people in situations similar to those Driscoll and Breshears wrote about, and think "Death by Love" could be the approach to open their eyes to what's going on.

Apr 09, Jacob Van Sickle rated it it was amazing. This is a great book about the cross of Christ. It is not great because of shear theological content but the way the theology of the cross is applied. In this book Pastor Mark Driscoll writes letters to people in his congregation. The letters show the reality and wretchedness of sin along with the justice and grace of God. To do this, he applies the cross to their situations. He applies the cross and Jesus as Christus Victor to a demonized woman.

He applies the cross and Jesus as redemption to a This is a great book about the cross of Christ. He applies the cross and Jesus as redemption to a sex addict. He applies the cross and Jesus as expiation to a rape victim. You get the picture.

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This book will help anyone dwell on the cross and the day to day accomplishments that it holds. As Driscoll says, "[the cross] like every jewel Gerry Breshears addresses common questions at the end of each chapter. The questions and answers are helpful and good to know. This book is also good for anyone wanting to apply the cross to other people's lives; I know I'll refer back to it in the years to come. Jul 27, Bryan McWhite rated it it was amazing. This may be the best explanation of Christ's work of atonement on the Cross that I have yet read, including John Stott's classic, "The Cross of Christ.

Most readers will find this to be an accessible work that will bring healing to wounds and will pitch crucially important theology of the Cross at an understandable level. I plan to ask our community small groups to work carefully and deliberately through this book, and I have no doubt that I will be a better pastor because of reading it. It's likely that is will become a once-a-year book for me.

Aug 05, Scott Ray rated it really liked it. Excellent book looking at the cross from all the different angles. Looking at everything Jesus did through the crucifixion. Done in a very practical way. Each chapter is a letter to someone that the author knows. Someone that has come to him with a problem. It starts off with a summary of what is going on in their life. Then the author responds to them with an aspect of the cross and how it applies to their life. In this manner you guet not only the doctrine of the crucifixion but also how you a Excellent book looking at the cross from all the different angles.

In this manner you guet not only the doctrine of the crucifixion but also how you apply it in real peoples lives who are hurting or who are hurting others. Also has one of the best section I have seen on the debate between Calvinism and Armeniism. The author makes a very biblical very strong case that the Bible shows neither one but one that is a combination of the two. Listing it as Unlimited Limited attonement. Feb 20, MrBReads rated it really liked it Shelves: This book is both easy and difficult to read.

As readability goes, I zoomed through the pages in about a week's worth of reading as I walked and grabbing the occasional read on my lunch break. The conversational style at times a little forced and the relatively short chapter length leads to a nice, quick read. However and this is not at all a bad 'however' , it is a meaty book filled with difficult topics and if you are anything like me, some of the chapters will have something of an emotio This book is both easy and difficult to read. However and this is not at all a bad 'however' , it is a meaty book filled with difficult topics and if you are anything like me, some of the chapters will have something of an emotional impact.

As per usual, Driscoll does not shy away from addressing painful, emotive topics and for good reason - as he explains, the work of Jesus on and following the cross speaks into a real world of pain. If you don't rate Driscoll you'll find sentences that infuriate you, but this is a relevant, timely work and I would recommend it heartily! Jul 25, Bill rated it really liked it Shelves: This book reveals that theology is life changing and practical. Driscoll describes 12 real people in a variety of very full-on life situations, and then writes each of them a letter explaining very theologically how Christ's death on the cross is their solution and only hope.

It's a remarkable combination of gritty, harrowing life stories and unashamedly heavy theology. However, this does make for some slow reading at times! There's also the usual repetition th Exceptional pastoral theology. There's also the usual repetition that you pick once you've read two or three Driscoll books -- he definitely has his favourite topics.

All in all, when a situation arises for which I will need to refer to this book, I will be glad it's on my shelf. Nov 20, Kristen rated it really liked it Recommends it for: This book is a collection of pastoral letters pointing different people to different aspects of the theology of the cross. Clear and straightforward, the letters themselves are generally marked with concern and godly counsel.

The situations the recipients face run the gamut, but many are very dark, and they are considered with the gravity they deserve. At the end of each letter there is a section with theological FAQs to address aspects of the theology not dealt with in the letter itself.

These This book is a collection of pastoral letters pointing different people to different aspects of the theology of the cross. These took away from the beauty of the book for me, so I started skipping them halfway through. If you are looking for a book to remind you of how Jesus meets us where we are at the cross, I would commend this to you.

May 18, Devin rated it liked it Shelves: An interesting look into the pastoral methods of Mark Driscoll. In this book, he presents letters that he sent to various people who have need of serious ministry and counseling. The hinge of each letter is penal substitutionary atonement. Throughout the book, Driscoll portrays how this theological point should play into how people work out their real-life situations.

Driscoll's pastoral work is not often gentle. He does no wooing to repentance. At times, it seems a bit to h An interesting look into the pastoral methods of Mark Driscoll. At times, it seems a bit to harsh, too graceless. However, the seriousness of sin is not without the harsh realities of its evil; and he does not back away from them. It's an easy read. I was not blown away by this book, but I appreciated it. Sep 21, Elizabeth rated it it was amazing. Started re-reading this on audio last night and was brought to tears in the first chapter when Mark was describing the brutality of the cross.

I always appreciate and need to hear Driscoll's approach of painful honesty and blunt delivery. I listened to this on audio - Mark does the reading. This book will walk all over your toes but in a way that I think everyone needs. A lot of thought and prayer went into this book -- I can tell that from the get go. I've sent this to someone who I thin Update: I've sent this to someone who I think would benefit from it and I'd like to do that for others as well. If you wanna know what Jesus did and does for you and me, read the bible first, but read this one too. Dec 16, Holly rated it really liked it.

To be honest, Driscoll's writing style in this book took me a little off-guard and I was surprised by it, but he has a disclaimer in the introduction that says that would probably happen. A friend, Bob, said of this book, "Makes me want to accept Jesus all over again," as it is a genuine reminder of all that the cross of Christ accomplishes purely because of God's love and grace towards us. At times I thought it a bit repetitive, yet it is always good to get the gospel pressed hard into you and To be honest, Driscoll's writing style in this book took me a little off-guard and I was surprised by it, but he has a disclaimer in the introduction that says that would probably happen.

At times I thought it a bit repetitive, yet it is always good to get the gospel pressed hard into you and give you a kick in the pants for remembering the entire point of His sacrifice and the cost of the calling to follow Him. Jan 07, Nathan rated it liked it Shelves: I very much appreciate what this book tried to do, namely apply theology to real life. Yet, I found myself put off by phrases along the lines of, "If you do not believe my theology, you will be in error. I am also curious what happened to the individuals who received these letters.

Jul 20, Isaiah Jesch rated it really liked it Shelves: The chapters in this book on Propitiation and Expiation are quite excellent. I found myself very moved by them and have referred to those two chapters in particular a few times since then. Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it as a good theological introduction.

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