The need for mission to be directed by a responsible reading of the Bible is essential. This book strives to put an essential doctrine – the penal substitutionary atonement of Christ, in the context of the major themes of scripture. As an exercise in biblical theology it is very helpful, especially to those who would be using a chronological method of teaching the Bible in a cross-cultural situation. It also shows the importance of the study of church history as an exercise in the tradition of the interpretation of scripture and in understanding the present. Whilst probably too academic for many mission contexts, it does provide the Bible teacher with all that they need to know in order to explain the importance of this doctrine and its relationship to other key doctrines of scripture. As a resource for the missionary it is invaluable, providing the foundation for building up of the church worldwide. It will be up to the missionary to look for those contact points in the host culture that give an opening for the explanation of a vital aspect of the work of Christ.

Chris Wigram, National Director, OMF International (UK) and Chairman, Global Connections