Book Synopsis
The God Who Pleads explores one of the most tender and compelling themes in Scripture: the gracious heart of God calling sinners to Himself. From the prophets of the Old Testament to the invitations of Jesus Christ and the preaching of the apostles, the Bible reveals a God who commands, invites, warns, reasons, and pleads with men and women to repent, believe, and be reconciled to Him.
This book examines the many biblical passages in which God calls sinners to turn from their ways and come to Him for mercy. It considers the pleading ministry of Christ, the passionate appeals of prophets and apostles, and the responsibility of every Christian—especially every preacher—to proclaim the gospel with compassion, urgency, and earnestness.
At the heart of the book stands the glorious truth that God has provided a Savior for sinners. Judgment is real, eternity is certain, and souls are precious; therefore, the gospel must never be proclaimed with coldness or indifference. We plead because God pleads. We call sinners because Christ calls sinners. And we point them to the One who still says, “Come unto me.”
The God Who Pleads is ultimately a call to recover the passion, tenderness, urgency, and evangelistic earnestness that have always characterized the greatest preaching of the gospel.