The Magnitude of the Cross: Understanding the New Birth is a work of study and devotion in the faith of Christianity, penned by author Darrell Conner. What Conner presents in this work is a consideration of the concept of Salvation and the reasons why Jesus Christ was sent by God to save humanity and forgive its sins. Beginning as far back as the Fall of Lucifer, Conner explores the nature of sin and how it separates a person from God, as well as the concept of being ‘born again’ to truly come into God’s Kingdom. The King James version of the Bible is used in close connection with his study and ideas to illustrate them.

Not being a particularly religious person myself, I was impressed by the relevance to modern life that the work of Darrell Conner had in this text. His interpretations of scripture were close and loyal, but at the same time quite reasonable to the realities of what it’s like to try to pursue and understand faith in a modern world where sin and temptation abound even more than they did in the past. Conner’s writings are extensive but highly readable, and it’s clear to see he’s given considerable thought to the argument put forward, and attempted a compassionate helping hand for those struggling with the same questions. A volume for both the curious and the devout, I would definitely recommend The Magnitude of the Cross: Understanding the New Birth to any Christian, practicing or not, as a way of better understanding God’s purpose.

The Magnitude of the Cross: Understanding the New Birth by Darrell Conner is a devotional book that explores religious and spiritual themes, especially the question of the salvation and the fatherhood of God, the concept of being born again and what it actually signifies, and key points in the history of salvation. The author employs biblical texts to examine the concept of sin and offers fresh perspective on discipleship. The centrality of the cross becomes the heart of this book, expressing how the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus became the very center of rebirth for the new children of God.

The lessons, interpretations, and message of this book are grounded in scriptures. I enjoyed the author’s take on the work of the Spirit and what actually separates us from God. In the preface the author makes a powerful revelation: “It is a popular notion that we are separated from God because we sin, but the truth is that we sin because we are separated from God.” He then moves on to demonstrate how lack of knowledge and connection with God leads to the misery of sin.

This book contains the knowledge that most readers may already have, especially those who read their Bible regularly, but it is presented in a way that is organized, filled with relevant passages from scripture. I enjoyed the fact that the author allows the word of God to speak to readers. The Magnitude of the Cross: Understanding the New Birth is well researched, brilliantly presented, and accessible to ordinary readers. Darrell Conner’s book will edify believers and strengthen their faith.