Cross and the Christian, The

Series focuses on the cross of Christ. Stott explains why the cross is/was central. He looks at why Ancient Israel had not forseen this, as the scriptures foretold this. Stott highlights the ways the disciples responded to this when they came to understand it. He expounds some of the prophesies.

Stott shows that the death of Christ was not a mistake, but was a sovereign act of God, and thus must reveal God because it is something he did. Stott spells out how and why the cross points us to God's love. He looks at God's mercy in passing over sin until the death of Christ. Stott places the death of Christ in it's original context, to show how society viewed crucifixion. He uses this to show that God provided both love and justice in Christ's death, and that he is being true to his own nature.

Stott summaries the earlier talks in this series. He speaks on passages that have application for discipleship. Stott explains what it means to 'take up the cross and follow me'., Reel to reel label reads : "the cross and the Christian J Stott"

Stott speaks on the defeat of evil from Revelation 3:21. We are meant to be conquers, which is only possible through the conquering Christ. Who is the slain lamb. 1. Christ conquered on the cross 2. We are to conquer through him, Reel to reel label reads : "the cross and the Christian J Stott"

Stott looks at the purpose of the cross as man's salvation. He expounds Ephesians 1:7-8. He brings five aspects on forgiveness and redemption. 1. The need of forgiveness 2. The source of forgiveness 3. The ground of forgiveness - shed blood of Christ on the cross 4. The way of forgiveness 5. The assurance of forgiveness, Reel label reads : "the cross and the christian J. Stott"