Cross Words

'This is a satisfying book about the atonement, written by a man of God who lives in the biblical text, and yet is in close touch with the real world and today's church. Who can fail to profit from a book like this?'

-- Stuart Olyott, Pastoral Director of The Evangelical Movement of Wales (Pastoral Director, Evangelical Movement of Wales)

... a rich book, pious and scientific at the same time, written in an easy readable, pleasant style. I really hope this book will be read by many people, enrichening their understanding and experience of God's mighty deeds in the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus.

-- H.G.L. Peels (Principal, Theological University of Apeldoorn, Netherlands)

'Paul Wells faces head-on the modern (and not-so-modern) challenges to a Biblical viewpoint on the atonement. He evaluates knowledgeably and fairly the most significant denials on such crucial issues as the wrath of God, penal substitution, imputation and propitiation.... It will be an important aid for those who wish to preach effectively the Gospel'

-- Douglas Kelly, Richard Jordan Professor of Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina (Professor of Theology Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina)

Wells has performed a remarkable and necessary service for the 21st century church. Taking on all the major opponents of the doctrine of the atonement, Wells answers their objections with convincing and balanced arguments. He looks at every possible aspect of this profound doctrine... Satisfying to your mind, this is also a text that will move you to tears and to praise.

-- Peter Jones (Director, Christian Witness to a Pagan Planet)

...No other theme is more influential in capturing your heart in thanksgiving and worship... Rooted deeply in Biblical revelation, Paul Wells challenges recent contemporary thought and establishes the absolute necessity of Christ's sufferings on our behalf.

-- Terry Virgo (Founder of Newfrontiers and well-known Bible Teacher, London)

'Paul is emerging as one of the premier evangelical theologians of our day. Cross Words is at once accessible and erudite.'

-- William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

"Paul Wells...unwraps the various words and their meaning in this substantial treatment. Concepts such as love, Justice, Mediator, Violence, Sacrifice, and many move from the basis of the book but he also interacts with modern objections of Atonement of atonement showing a deep insight into how the atonement is relevant to post-modern culture."

-- Dee Cornell, CLC World,