With numerous misunderstandings about Jesus' death, John Piper's Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die provides clear reasons for Christ's crucifixion.
Piper uses his vast experience and knowledge of the New Testament to give his readers 50 reasons why Jesus died. These are not 50 causes or 50 thoughts about Jesus' death; instead, the reader will understand what this death has done for them and the world. In a time of messy theological reflection, Piper's clear explanation of these reasons gives the reader confidence in the person of Christ.
Through 50 concise chapters, Piper covers topics such as the basic premises of substitutionary atonement and understanding our sanctification, to unveiling the understanding of evil in the world.
Piper finishes with a prayer. In this prayer, he writes, "O Lord, open our eyes to see that you yourself, and no man, planned the death of Jesus. And from this awesome position, let us look out over the endless panorama of your merciful, hope-filled purposes." The reader will see how God graciously acts toward humanity in the crucifixion of Jesus.
