In this section, J. M. Davies unfolds the threefold uniqueness of Christ’s death, showing why it stands utterly alone in all of history. He explains that the death of Jesus was:

A Sacrificial Death – the fulfillment of every type and shadow in the Old Testament, from the Passover Lamb to the offerings on Israel’s altar.

An Obedient Death – a willing surrender, where Christ humbled Himself even to the shame of the Cross, perfectly accomplishing the Father’s will.

A Death in Conflict – not passive but active, as Jesus entered the fiercest struggle with sin, Satan, and death itself, triumphing in apparent defeat.

Through these three dimensions, Davies emphasizes that the Cross cannot be compared with any other death. It is at once the altar of atonement, the highest act of obedience, and the battlefield where eternal victory was won.

In the opening chapter, J. M. Davies invites you to mount the heights of Scripture, revealing the Cross of Christ as the “Everest” at the summit of God’s revelation — its central, pre-eminent theme. He shows that without the Cross, the Bible loses its heartbeat: its message becomes a mere collection of stories, ethics, and prophecy, but not the life-giving center that grants hope, redemption, and transformation.

Davies traces the prominence of the Cross throughout both Old and New Testaments: in the foundational narratives (Sacrifice of Isaac, Passover Lamb, Day of Atonement), in the prophetic literature, in the Gospels’ account of death, burial, resurrection, and in the Epistles’ doctrinal unfolding.

Through vivid biblical references and stirring imagery, Chapter 1 helps listeners see the Cross not just as one among many Christian themes, but as the pivot between eternity, the fulcrum of history, and the foundation of Christian identity. If you’ve ever wondered why Christ’s death matters so much, this chapter lays the bedrock.

"Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." (Hebrews 13:7) Learning about christians from the past can be a rewarding activity, if their lives point you to the Savior. There are many great resources to learn these stories but one that makes the story jump of the page is the ministry of Vickie Gaynier. We discuss the origins of her character acting and the different people from history that she performs for audiences. We also discuss how you can share in the experience as well! (Links Provided)