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How Jesus Saves

By: Joshua M. McNall
Narrated by: Joshua M. McNall
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"How does Jesus save us by dying on the cross?"

One night, as Josh McNall was talking with his young daughter before bedtime, she asked him this seemingly simple question. How would you answer?

The fact that "Jesus saves" is perhaps the most basic claim of Christianity. Theologians and scholars refer to the way Jesus saves us as the atonement. The follow-up question—How does he save?—demands the attention not just of theologians but of every Christ follower. How exactly does a brutal and shameful crucifixion bring salvation? Why does the Bible call it good news, and why should we?

In How Jesus Saves, McNall—professor and host of the podcast Outpost Theology—answers common questions and resolves misunderstandings that many people have about the atonement. You'll explore questions like:

  • If Jesus conquered death, why doesn't it look like it?
  • How could an innocent person justly pay the penalty for the guilty?
  • Why couldn't God simply forgive apart from the cross?
  • Doesn't following Jesus' sacrificial example actually enable abuse?

Through Scripture, story, and real-life applications, McNall addresses this great Christian doctrine with simplicity without sacrificing the nuance it demands.

Clear and listenable, How Jesus Saves will deepen your faith and commitment as a Christian, giving you the comprehension and confidence you need to explain the atonement not only to your curious loved ones but also to skeptics who might challenge your faith.

Graphics, reflection sections, and discussion questions are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Joshua M. McNall (P)2023 Zondervan
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Well-rounded explanation of atonement

What sets this treatment of atonement apart from others is how it shows the necessary interrelatedness of different perspectives on the subject. In summary, Jesus saves by: representing humanity and getting it right; by vicarious justice; by claiming victory against death and evil; and by exemplary self-giving love. I would not have immediately seen how intertwined these four “models” are. I also listened to his more scholarly audio lectures, also available on Audible. Those are a bit chewy but still fun to listen to, and a great window into other scholarship with more background and logical development.

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McNall’s exceptional storytelling makes the sometimes-confusing topic of “how Jesus saves” clear and compelling.

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