In My Place Condemned He Stood: Celebrating the Glory of the Atonement

In My Place Condemned He Stood: Celebrating the Glory of the Atonement

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An important anthology that reaffirms the classic doctrine of substitutionary atonement and counters the ongoing attacks against it.

If ever there was a time and a need for an enthusiastic reaffirmation of the biblical doctrine of substitutionary atonement, it is now. With this foundational tenet under widespread attack, J. I. Packer and Mark Dever’s anthology plays an imp

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Paperback, 188 pages
Published March 31st 2008 by Crossway Books
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John
This excellent compilation of Packer's essays on the atonement is definitely worth the read for those interested in the subject or seeking to deepen their understanding of the cross. Each essay is quite different, so I would recommend the reader pass those which he/she doesn't feel gripped by. If you've never engaged the subject, Dever's contribution might be the best place to start. If you're particularly interested in the basics of Calvinism, start with Packer's introduction to "The Death of D...more
Ray Wilkins
I found this book to both informative and at time irritating. The biblical and theological discussion concerning Penal Substitution are excellent. Packer, in traditional fashion, is precise and thorough. However, packer at time can be irritating and condescending. There is, in evangelical as well as Baptist life, an ongoing to discussion as well as disagreement over the meaning of election and calling. Packer argues, that those who do not hold to the traditional doctrines of Calvinism, which in...more
Ellen
This is one of the most significant books I've ever read. It deals with one of the most important theological battles of our day--literally, a crucial argument--and in dealing with it, presents a concise, straight-forward, and gracious defense and explanation of an incredibly important doctrine: the penal substitutionary view of the atonement.

The book is primarily composed of several essays by Packer and Dever relating to the atonement, here collected in one place for the first time. Packer is,...more
Matthew
This is a compilation of the best essays on the atonement according to the leaders of "Together 4 the Gospel." It was awesome. I read this for Resurrection weekend just to get my mind set on the work of Christ on the Cross a little more. I have to say at times I was weeping as I read what Christ accomplished for God's elect. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Dylan Bailey
This was one of the best books i read last year! Packer does a fabulous job of laying out and defending the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. If you wish to have a greater grasp of all that took place on the cross of Jesus, then i suggest reading this book.
Simon
This book has so much excellent stuff in it, but I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be. Every pastor and Christian leader should read it, still. Dever's contribution is a highlight.
David
An important little book that points to the work of the Lord jesus Christ upon the Cross as our only hope.
High Pointe Baptist Church
Collection of articles on the nature of Christ's atonement; useful if you want to dig deeper into the doctrine
Brad
Short, but convincing collection of previously published essays on the atonement by Packer and Dever. The book ends with an important annotated bibliography of books past and present on the atonement.
Nathan Carter
Just re-read Packer's chapter on logic of penal substitution.
Lillie
I found this challenging to read but well worth it. I've always realized the sacrifice Christ made for us in terms of the physical torture and death, but it was only a few years ago that I began to understand how He really suffered. The spiritual pain He felt when my sins and the sins of the whole world were placed upon Him and separated Him from the Father was infinitely worse than the horrific physical pain He felt. In My Place Condemned He Stood reminded me of the magnitude of Jesus' sacrific...more
Adam Talbott
A great collection of essays on atonement.
Kent
I very much enjoyed the Packer work on Penal Substitionary Atonement. However, the rest of the hyper Calvinism stuff was poorly conceived, a bit arrogant, and unhelpful.
Lindsay Kennedy
Extremely helpful on understanding the atonement and the penal substitution view in particular. Also includes a great list of recommended books.
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