Description:
A Sacred Invitation to Dwell in the Transformative Mystery of the Cross
Many faithful Christians find themselves wrestling with their understanding of the atonement, Christ's work on the cross to reconcile us with God. Some struggle with inherited theologies that emphasize wrath, violence, and transaction; some have grown numb to the cross altogether.
At Home with God offers a refreshing alternative: a spacious, imaginative pilgrimage that invites you into the mystery of the atonement and the many ways it reveals God's love.
In this contemplative and accessible book, pastor Jason G. Edwards presents a creative framework for understanding Christ's work on the cross by taking you on a poetic journey through the many rooms of a house. With each chapter presenting a new room that uniquely explains how the cross transforms discipleship, At Home with God invites you to embrace the multidimensional beauty of Christ's love.
The journey begins at the front door, where you are welcomed into a dwelling shaped by grace. You pass through a library where broken stories are rewritten and enter a dining room set for liberation. As you move from room to room, you are immersed in the mystery and depth of salvation. It is the restoration of what was lost, the renewal of a creation long groaning for healing, and the quiet wonder of homecoming.
What you'll find in At Home with God:
- A comprehensive yet accessible exploration of redemption, with each room in this spiritual house offering a unique lens on Christ's atonement
- Scriptural grounding complemented by insights from theological voices from throughout church history
- A prayer and poem to conclude each chapter, inviting you into deeper spiritual reflection
- A contemplative resource with an included discussion guide perfect for personal spiritual growth, small group study, or Lenten reading
With At Home with God, discover how the atonement is far more than a theological puzzle to solve; it's a path to walk and a mystery to inhabit. For those who carry questions, for those seeking healing, and for those longing to be rooted in something true, this book invites you into a sacred dwelling where justice and mercy meet, a space where sorrow is held, love is poured, and God makes room for us all.
Brief description:
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd is a frequent speaker at conferences, universities, and seminaries around the world. As a pastor-theologian, he is the author of numerous titles, including The Wood Between the Worlds, When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.
Review Quotes:
"Not everyone approaches and embraces the cross on or from the same path. The cross, like a home with multiple rooms, makes space for everyone in the home. Each room makes it possible for us to observe the mystery of God's work of redemption, of at-one-ment, in Christ. Strident voices today contend that everyone must live in the same room, or at least only enter the home through one room, but this House has, according to Jason G. Edwards, ten separable rooms and furniture, each turning its inhabitants to the singular act of God in Christ at the cross. Atonement theories are stuck in an argument about which theory best captures what God has done. Edwards picks up the theories, welcomes them into a home, and invites each one to speak to those with ears to listen. In this home, each theory acquires a better and larger sense. What a fresh wind At Home with God brings."