Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross

Name: Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross
Price: 16.81 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781501880995

By: Magrey deVega

Product Description

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Explore the mystery of salvation through the image of the cross! In this thought-provoking 6-session study, deVega examines the biblical symbols that point to the meaning, necessity, and significance of Jesus' death and resurrection. His profound insights will deepen your love for God and strengthen your commitment to follow Christ. 144 pages, softcover from Abingdon.

Product Information

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Title: Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross
By: Magrey deVega
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 144
Vendor: Abingdon Press
Publication Date: 2020

Weight: 5 ounces
ISBN: 1501880993
ISBN-13: 9781501880995
Series: Savior
Stock No: WW880995

Publisher's Description

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The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith. But what exactly did Jesus do to save us from our sins? Why was the cross necessary, and what does it mean for us today? In Savior: What the Bible Says About the Cross, Magrey deVega faithfully describes the need for reconciliation between humankind and a holy God through Jesus’ death on the cross. The Bible uses many images to understand the meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection, and deVega guides us through these images to achieve a richer understanding of the Christian faith. By exploring the mystery of salvation through the cross, we can deepen our love for God and others and strengthen our commitment to follow Jesus Components for this six-session study will include a book, leader guide, and a DVD with videos featuring deVega presenting each chapter's main ideas and themes. The leader guide will include instructions for showing and discussing these videos as an option for the group leader.

Author Bio

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Magrey R. deVega is the Senior Pastor at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida. He is the author of several books, including Almost Christmas, Embracing the Uncertain: A Lenten Study for Unsteady Times, One Faithful Promise: The Wesleyan Covenant for Renewal, and Songs for the Waiting. Magrey is also the Leadership Editor for the Covenant Bible Study by Abingdon Press, overseeing the weekly small group classroom experience. He is a graduate of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the father of two daughters, Grace and Madelyn.