Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die
by John Piper
The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did he suffer so much? What has this to do with me? Finally, who sent him to his death? The answer to the last question is that God did. Jesus was God’s Son. The suffering was unsurpassed, but the whole message of the Bible leads to this answer.
The central issue of Jesus’s death is not the cause, but the meaning — God’s meaning. That is what this book is about. John Piper has gathered from the New Testament fifty reasons in answer to this question: What did God achieve for sinners like us in sending his Son to die?
Why we chose this book
- The content is the gospel. And that seems like a good place to start.
- John Piper is a captivating writer and wonderful theologian.
- This book isn’t long (100 pages of reading content).
- The chapters are super short (2 pages each).
- The writing style is very accessible.
- It is a FREE download!
What is the book of the month all about?
The Book of the Month ministry, under the care of Evans Odihambo, is designed to place rich, gospel-centred resources into the hands of our church family and beyond. Each month we highlight a carefully chosen Christian book—whether biography, theology, or devotional writing—that deepens our understanding of Christ, strengthens our faith, and stirs us to live more faithfully for Him. Our prayer is that these books will not simply inform, but transform, as we read together and allow the truths of God’s Word, echoed in these works, to shape our lives.
Thanks Pastor Mark for introducing this book to us
Lita, I realised that I hadn’t put the link in the post. I’ve updated it so the book can be downloaded now. Every blessing,