Embraced by the Cross: Discovering the Principles of Christian Faith and Life

by L.E. Maxwell

Book Overview

Relating the cross to the life of the believer, L.E. Maxwell shows how an understanding of our identification with Christ in His death and resurrection can lead to a life of consecration and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802411371
• ISBN13: 9780802411372
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

I cannot put it down!

This book sheds a whole new light on our position in Christ! So glad I got this book and I encourage you to read it too! So good! :)

The Cross of Jesus Christ as the Key to your Life and Lifestyle

This Christian classic stands in the spiritual tradition of works by e.g. Madame Guyon, Gerhard Tersteegen, William Law, Andrew Murray, Bishop Moule, Oswald Chambers, Jessie Penn-Lewis, T. Austin-Sparks or F.J. Huegel. It was the French priest, Lacordaire, who said that the Church was "born crucified". By this he meant that all the members of the Divine Head, the members of the Body of Christ, died IN and WITH the last Adam, when He laid down His life on Calvary. By relating the cross of Christ to the life of the individual believer, L.E. Maxwell shows how an understanding of our identification with Christ in His death and resurrection can lead to a life of better relationships, fruitfulness and personal victory over the powers of darkness. If, through the years, the Cross in the life of the believer had been adhered to as strenously as the Cross for salvation, the Church today would not be so plagued with modernistic infidelity. We little dream how we are suffering from what has been termed a "decapitated gospel". This book reminds the believer that, from the moment he is saved, he is so related to the Cross of Jesus Christ, that, if he henceforth fails to live BY the cross (in spiritual apprehension on a daily basis), he is an utter ethical contradiction to himself, to the spiritual and physical world and to his position as an "enthroned Christian" in Christ, the Risen One. The cross of Jesus Christ definitely is THE key to all situations. If we lose THAT key, we miss the road not only in reading and comprehending the Bible, we then miss the road in the whole of our life.

Read and then Read it Again!

4 Years ago I picked up this book due to a recommendation. I read it again 1 year ago, and am again reading it. It's the finest writing on living in NEWNESS OF LIFE (i.e. SANCTIFICATION). Knowing that we "died with Christ" at baptism and were simultaneously "born again," the author constantly reminds us, as Paul did, to put to death our weapons of unrighteousness. Easy to read, easy to understand, yet still difficult to apply. You will never regret purchasing this book.

Teaching for the Hour!!!

L.E. Maxwell's book was first issued as "Born Crucified," and as such, he pointed out the important principles of Christian faith and life. In this book, it appears that he's expanded on it, or a little additional information has been added. This is a phenomenal read, and I believe to be required reading for the Christian who means business with God. There's such a goldmine of truth in this little book, and chapters devoted to how the Cross of Christ is to be applied to our lives, by faith, and lived out accordingly. If there was ever a book to be read for such a time as this, it would have to be this book. I could only find one copy of this title at a local Christian book store, among so many other topics which pale in comparison. If possible, I'd place it in every Christian's hands and if applied, there'd be an explosion of faith and practice in the land. A great read, and highly recommended!!!