The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection

by Charles Stanley

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 2022

Overview

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

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Product Details

• Title: The Gift of the Cross: Embracing the Promise of the Resurrection
• Author: Charles Stanley
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 2022
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 160
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781400232499, 9781400232512, 1400232511, 9781400232451, 1400232457, 140023249X
• Resource ID: LLS:9781400232499
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-27T05:42:30Z

About Charles Stanley

Charles Stanley (1932–2023) was often called “America’s Pastor.” He earned his bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his master’s degree and doctorate at Luther Rice Seminary. His theological viewpoint was evangelical and dispensational in nature.

Stanley served as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church Atlanta from 1971-2020. He ws the founder and president of In Touch Ministries and had served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The radio and television broadcast In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley aired around the world in more than 50 languages and covered an array of topics—from finances to parenting.

Stanley was a New York Times bestselling author who had written more than 45 books, including The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, The Reason for My Hope, Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life’s Journey, and dozens more in The Charles Stanley Collection (46 vols.).