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Summary: Makes me embarrased to be a Christian
Review: This book is insanely dogmatic and the author obviously spent more time making sure each of the 50 "reasons" filled EXACTLY 2 pages. Not a word more.. or less.What a terrible book. I did read as far as reason 30 even though my wife wanted me to stop because the book kept upsetting me so badly. Very depressing. (...) Not recommended unless you like dogma and wish to punish yourself.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book is wonderful! Piper has done an excellent job with this short book. He gives brief two page descriptions of 50 reasons WHY the passion happened. His writing style is PASSIONATE (no pun intended) and he really interesting/unique things to say in this book. I highly recommend that you get it!
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This book is wonderful. Piper delivers a timely and PASSIONATE (no pun intended) exposition of 50 reasons WHY the passion happened. Each reason is covered by a two page explanation and some of the explanations may suprise you!! I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Powerful Book
Review: This is a great book that I read often to inspire my faith and to remind me of who Christ is and what He has done for us. Each reason is about a page long, so it's nice to be able to read through this book bit-by-bit and meditate on the truths that are found in it.
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Summary: Very Nice!!
Review: This is a great book! Piper did a nice job on this book. He writes with great PASSION (no pun intended) and lists 50 things that Christ's death on the cross accomplishes. Each explanation is short and to the point. I found it to be a light, enjoyable read and would recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CONTEXT FOR THE MOVIE
Review: What the MOVIE "The Passion Of The Christ" LACKS is CONTEXT. "WHY?" is what many have asked after seeing the film. This book explains the "why" of the suffering and death of Jesus. It provides the Biblical-theological CONTEXT necessary to understand the passion of Jesus Christ. You may not like and/or agree with what Piper writes, but to argue with the book, you're going to have to argue with the Bible. He's simply exposing what's in the Bible and taking it at face value. The chapters are brief (2 pages), to the point, and well-written. In fact, it's the best brief treatment of the "why" of Jesus' death ever written. See the movie, then read the book, and it will at least provide and explanatory "frame" for what you've seen. A VERY good book!
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Summary: PROVIDES THE NECESSARY CONTEXT FOR THE MOVIE
Review: What the MOVIE "The Passion Of The Christ" LACKS is CONTEXT. "WHY?" is what many have asked after seeing the film. This book explains the "why" of the suffering and death of Jesus. It provides the Biblical-theological CONTEXT necessary to understand the passion of Jesus Christ. You may not like and/or agree with what Piper writes, but to argue with the book, you're going to have to argue with the Bible. He's simply exposing what's in the Bible and taking it at face value. The chapters are brief (2 pages), to the point, and well-written. In fact, it's the best brief treatment of the "why" of Jesus' death ever written. See the movie, then read the book, and it will at least provide and explanatory "frame" for what you've seen. A VERY good book!
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Summary: Good book
Review: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? That is the question that John Piper addresses in this small book, consisting of fifty short devotional chapters. Each chapter begins with a Scripture verse giving a reason why Jesus Christ came to die followed by a short exposition of that verse. Piper begins with reasons associated more closely with the work of atonement specifically (such as propitiation, substitution, ransom, forgiveness, redemption, justification, and reconciliation), and then moves on to reasons that show how Christ's death affects our Christian walk (for example, #38: To Create a Band of Crucified Followers). This is a very Christ-centered, cross-centered, gospel-centered work. Like Paul's preaching to the Corinthians, John Piper's teaching in this small book knows "nothing... except Jesus Christ and him crucified" (1 Cor. 2:2). As such, this book is well-suited for everybody. It presents the gospel plainly to the lost, and to believers it brings further appreciation for the wondrous work of Christ on the cross on our behalf.
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