The Gift of the Cross by Charles F. Stanley
Have you ever looked more closely at the Easter story and wondered how Jesus' death on the cross transforms every day of your life? In The Gift of the Cross, beloved and trusted pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley walks us through the Lenten and Easter seasons with biblical teaching on Christ's journey to the cross, the wonder of His divine resurrection, and what it all means for believers today.
Discover how this one event forms the absolute foundation for everything Christians believe and will impact not just how you celebrate Lent and Easter but how you can experience joy and hope all year long.
Both men and women will be encouraged in their faith walk as they focus on the truths that:
- you can find rest in the final work of the Cross
- Jesus lives and reigns and is intimately involved in your life
- you can start experiencing God's love and the promises of the resurrection today
As Dr. Stanley leads you in this study, you will discover:
- a more meaningful way to observe and celebrate the Lenten and Easter seasons
- decades of biblical study and teachings on Jesus' life, death, and resurrection
- gorgeous photography alongside powerful scriptures and Dr. Stanley's insights
Develop a deeper understanding of the Lenten and Easter seasons through The Gift of the Cross.
Look for additional inspirational devotionals and biblical teaching from Dr. Charles Stanley:
- The Gift of Jesus
- The Gift of Prayer
- The Gift of Heaven
- Christmas: A Gift for Every Heart
Author Bio:
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia, where he served more than 50 years. He was also a New York Times bestselling author of more than 70 books. Until his death in 2023, Dr. Stanley’s mission was to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.” This is a calling that In Touch Ministries continues to pursue by transmitting his teachings as widely and effectively as possible.
Dr. Stanley’s messages can be heard daily on In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley broadcasts on television, radio, and satellite networks and stations around the world; on the internet at intouch.org and through In Touch+; and via the In Touch Messenger Lab. Excerpts from Dr. Stanley’s inspiring messages are also published in the award-winning In Touch devotional magazine.