The Cross as God's Self-Exegesis: Some Contributions from Paul and John.

This essay argues that for Paul and John, the cross is an act of divine self-exegesis, or self-explanation. It reveals the divine attributes of love (including enemy-love), humility/vulnerability, power, wisdom, and righteousness/justice. The cross is also intended to draw us into the life of God to share in these divine attributes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]