{"product_id":"9781433590504_what-did-the-cross-achieve","title":"What Did the Cross Achieve?","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA Classic Essay on Penal Substitutionary Atonement from Theologian J. I. Packer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenal substitutionary atonement--the belief that Jesus's death on the cross satisfied God's wrath against sin--is central to the Christian faith, but frequently debated. \u003cem\u003eIs it just to punish an innocent person in place of the guilty? How can the temporary death of one substitute for the eternal death of many? Why doesn't the cross grant Christians unlimited permission to sin? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this famous essay, late theologian J. I. Packer analyzes Scripture and the works of early Reformers to defend the truth of Christ's substitutionary suffering and death, the heart of the Christian gospel. Considered one of the most significant short works on penal substitutionary atonement from the 20th century, this careful, concise essay has influenced prominent theologians and is essential reading for students, pastors, and laypeople.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrom Renowned Theologian J. I. Packer: \u003c\/strong\u003e This work was originally delivered as a Tyndale Biblical Theology Lecture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Crossway Short Classics Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e Other titles include \u003cem\u003eThe Lord's Work in the Lord's Way and No Little People\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Life of God in the Soul of Man\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eFighting for Holiness \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a Foreword by Mark Dever\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"J I Packer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699182284849,"sku":"9781433590504","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781433590504.jpg?v=1780470946","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781433590504_what-did-the-cross-achieve","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}