Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution

A very significant book. The authors have carefully and convincingly evaluated the biblical material on which the teaching of penal substitution has been based and reaffirmed it.- Peter T. O’Brien, Moore Theological College

I commend this book for its comprehensive and fair scrutiny of the many objections brought against the doctrine of penal substitution in recent years.- I. Howard Marshall, emeritus professor, University of Aberdeen

The authors defend the doctrine of penal substitution with sparkling clarity and winsome logic.- Thomas R. Schreiner, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

An important scholarly contribution to a current doctrinal debate with enormous spiritual and pastoral implications.- Timothy George, Beeson Divinity School

This book is faithful to Scripture, knowledgeable of history, conversant with current debate, and deeply committed to seeing the church flourish in our day.- David F. Wells, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

One of the most comprehensive treatments available of the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement. The writing is clear and understandable to non-specialists, but its authors fully understand the technical issues, so that the book makes a real contribution to the academic discussion as well.- John M. Frame, Reformed Theological Seminary, formerly of Westminster Theological Seminary

This book is important not only because it deals so competently with what lies at the heart of Christ’s cross work, but because it responds effectively to a new generation of people who are not listening very carefully to what either Scripture or history says.- D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

The Bible historically has been understood to teach explicitly and implicitly that Christ died as a penal substitute for sinners. That’s what this excellent volume teaches us, too. Carefully studying the primary biblical texts and then answering numerous objections, this book explains and defends the understanding that Christ died in our place, taking our penalty for us. From the biblical material to patristic quotations, from pastoral implications to present objections, this book is a responsible and comprehensive introduction. All the authors’ careful work promises to make this book the new standard text on Christ’s atoning work. Now, I can’t wait to read it again, devotionally.- Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church

One of Andreas K??stenberger's Best Books of 2007