Glorying in the Cross of Christ

By John MacLaurin and James Waddell Alexander

Book Overview

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached: John Maclaurin's Masterpiece on the Cross of Christ

Discover why theologians and evangelical Christians have hailed eighteenth-century Scottish minister John Maclaurin's Glorying in the Cross of Christ as the greatest single sermon in the English language. This timeless masterpiece, praised by renowned Scottish ministers and theologians, captures the very heart and life of the Gospel with unmatched eloquence and spiritual depth.

Maclaurin's extraordinary sermon transforms familiar Gospel truths into fresh, compelling insights that have captivated readers for centuries. Rather than following conventional sermon structure with formal divisions, this passionate discourse flows with such fervent conviction that it sweeps readers along in an unbroken stream of biblical truth and spiritual revelation.

The cross, which the world sees as foolishness, emerges under Maclaurin's skilled exposition as the most glorious object in all creation--displaying God's infinite justice, mercy, and wisdom in perfect harmony. He demonstrates how Christ's suffering reveals divine glory more brilliantly than all the wonders of creation combined.

This newly typeset edition includes:

A memoir of the authorA modern introduction by pastor and scholar, Nick BatzigA brief outline and analysis of the sermon

Perfect for pastors, theologians, and serious students of Scripture, this Christian Heritage edition preserves one of Christianity's greatest literary and theological treasures. Experience for yourself why this sermon has been called "a noble monument of rich doctrinal and evangelical teaching such as the Scottish pulpit has never surpassed."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1527113922
• ISBN13: 9781527113923
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Heritage