Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
And other questions about the cross of Christ and its meaning for us today
Questions Christians Ask
- By: Marcus Nodder & Derek Perkins
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 2 hours 22 minutes
Description
Our culture ignores it. Many within the church seem to be almost embarrassed by it. Many others understand that the cross of Christ is at the very heart of Christian faith and life. This short, readable book explains clearly and simply what the Bible, and Jesus himself, says about the cross, and how Christians should understand it today.
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