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Cries from the Cross: A Journey into the Heart of Jesus

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I picked up this book about a week ago. The past few weeks have been hard on me and in life in general. My relationship with God was, to say the least, unhinged. There was a lot of disapointment on my part, a lot of that produced because...to be honest...I was letting my will rule me instead of bowing to God's will.

Yet this book helped me get past the depression on so many respects. It is not a book for deep theological study, but it is a comfortable reading that helped me out while studying all the sayings of Christ Jesus on the Cross...

Those sayings are:
*"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" Luke 23:34
*"Today you will be with me in paradise" Luke 23:43
*"Dear woman, here is your son...here is your mother" John 19:26-27
*"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Matthew 27:46
*"I am thirsty" John 19:28
*"It is finished" John 19:30
*"Father, into our hands I commit my spirit" Luke 23:46

How Lutzer explains and examines each of these sayings of our Savior and Lord upon the cross really helped me realize just how much God cares for me and just how much...even if I dont feel worth in this world...on the grand scheme of things...I have humbled worth because Jesus died and rose on the third day for my salvation...so that I may be with the Lord God.

I suggest anyone and everyone to read this book. It will truly help you grow closer to our Lord.

I was intrigued by Dr.Lutzer's radio sermons as I scanned the dial while driving...so intrigued, I bought this book. Dr. Lutzer dissects each word of the seven utterances as Christ hung from the cross demonstrating that each one is pregnant with meaning and that these may have been the most important words from Christ in His time on earth. Added are many historical perpsectives and anectdotes that might make the message more palatable to skeptics; to believers it is a reaffirming read and a quick one, too. Highly recommeded.

Another winner from Pastor Lutzer. This book is a mix of inspirational and theological styles. Lutzer attempts to dive into the vastness and profoundness of Jesus' mind, managing to teach us and awe us about the greatness of our Lord. I never imagined how extremely important are those 7 phrases uttered by Jesus while on the cross until now.

This book analyzes each of the 7 phrases Jesus spoke in his dying moments and I challenge you not to be deeply touched with their message and the deep meaning they carry. It will make you better comprehend what Jesus was enduring while on the cross and more importantly why he chose to endure it. Read this book if you want to be overwhelmed by how much God loves us: you will in turn return the favor!

Why not 5 stars? Because I wished it was a little bigger, it will hook you and keep you wanting for more. Full 4 stars.

Filled with readable theology and helpful illustrations and anecdotes Cries From the Cross is a great introduction to the doctrine of the atonement. In this book Dr. Lutzer breaks down Jesus' last seven "cries" into chapters that explain the reason Jesus had to die. It is a short book and very readable, but packed with a smorgasbord of food for thought. I found it a very helpful devotional guide on Good Friday as I thought about the price My Lord paid for my salvation.

Erwin W. Lutzer is a very good author and the way he writes is simple to understand, not forgetting to put in the Scripture pertaining to his writing. I am weary about what I read and by who writes...There is so much apostasy going on today as well as compromising God's Word. I heard something about the new "emmerging church" movement that 99% of what they say is infact right, but the remaining 1% is where it is easy for people to be deceived and become followers of false doctrine. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to be able to explain a little better to non-believers that Jesus truly is Who He said He was. This book takes you into the "depths" of the Father's love for all.

Lutzer gives an indepth account of each of the last statements Jesus made while on the Cross. He helps us to understand the poignancy of each statement and helps us to realize that Jesus was indeed still teaching even as He was dying. There is so much to gain from reading this book. For me it served as affirmation of some things I had discerned in my own Bible study and yet opened my eyes to some facets that I had not even begun to think about. If you want to truly understand what the Cross means to christianity, read this book. It is an excellent explanation of why Jesus had to die the way He did, that we may know salvation. I would like to add that beyond the physical torture, brutality and exruciating pain Jesus suffered, I believe that what occurred with the fourth statement was the worst to bear and is the very thing Jesus saved us from ever having to experience, though He bore it for the last three hours He was on the Cross, until His resurrection. Without embracing Jesus as our Saviour, we will experience it ultimately for eternity. Praise God for His love, in giving us a Savior in Jesus Christ, a Comforter in the Holy Spirit and His Word as a living guide.

Wonderful book! Erwin Lutzer is a great author and has brought the loving and compassionate Jesus to light in this book. I highly recommend this book to all Christians.

very good book ,anyone who wants to study the crcifiction would really do well with this book

This is a well written and inspiring treatise on the last word of Christ applicable across the ages.