“The Truth of the Cross” by R.C. Sproul is arguably one of the best books written on the Cross. It is an understatement to state that Dr. R.C. Sproul has a rare and unique giftedness of explaining meaty theological doctrine in a way that is both thorough and simplistic. I found myself reading through this book effortlessly. This book covers the important theological study of the powerful, meaningful and most necessary atonement of Jesus Christ at the Cross. In the words of R.C. Sproul in Chapter 1: “I doubt there has been a period in the two thousand years of Christian history when the significance, the centrality, and even the necessity of the cross have been more controversial than now. … Never before in Christian history has the need for an atonement been as widely challenged as it is today.” R.C. Sproul walks you through an in depth understanding of “The Necessity of the Atonement”, “The Just God and the importance of the Just Character of God in the Atoning work of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”, “The Total Depravity of Man”, “Atonement, Redemption, Substitution, Propitiation, Expiation, Mediation and Surety of Jesus Christ” and so much more. At the end of the book R.C. closes out the book with an insightful Chapter on Q&A. R.C. Sproul does a great job in walking you through a thorough look at the Holy Scriptures of the Word of God in order to explain each theological concept. He also uses insightful analogies and stories that helps captivate the essence and meaning of The Truth of the Cross. This book is a must read and is highly recommended. For more information or to purchase this book please visit: http://www.ligonier.org/publishing_reformationtrust_catalog_truthofthecross.php
