A Violent Grace

Introduction

Chapter 1: He was Born to Die... so I could be born to new life
Chapter 2: He Suffered Temptation... so I can experience victory
Chapter 3: He was Betrayed... so I might know his faithfulness
Chapter 4: He was Arrested and Bound... so I could be rescued from bondage
Chapter 5: He Stood Trial Alone... so I might have an advocate
Chapter 6: He was Wounded... so I could be healed
Chapter 7: He Endured Mockery... so I could know dignity and joy
Chapter 8: He was Condemned... so the truth could set me free
Chapter 9: He was Crowned with Thorns... so I might crown him with praise
Chapter 10: He was Nailed to the Cross... so I might escape judgment
Chapter 11: He was Stretched Out Between Thieves... so I could know the reach of love
Chapter 12: He Suffered Thirst... so I can drink living water
Chapter 13: He Said, "It Is Finished"... so I could begin my walk of faith
Chapter 14: He was God?s Lamb, Slain... so I could claim His sacrifice as my own
Chapter 15: He was Forsaken by the Father... so I would never be rejected
Chapter 16: He Chose the Shame of Weakness... so I can know the hope of glory
Chapter 17: He Shed His Blood... so I can be white as snow
Chapter 18: His Heart was Pierced... so mine could be made whole
Chapter 19: He Died and was Buried... so the grave could not hold me
Chapter 20: He Rose Again... so I might experience eternal life
Chapter 21: He is Known by His Scars... so I will take up my cross and follow him

'In these scalding pages Michael Card ... led me to an unprecedented appreciation of underserved grace.'- Brennan Manning

' You will gaze with astonished reverence at the one who endured such violence.'- Steve Green