L. E. Maxwell writes, “The cross is the key to all situations as well as to all Scripture.”
By relating the cross as essential to the life of the believer, Professor L.E. Maxwell simply and practically shows how an understanding of our identification with Christ in his death and resurrection can lead to life as it was meant to be lived. It is by living with a cross-centered perspective that we can have both victory over sin and power to serve God well.
Maxwell’s heart and vision for training up young poeple with the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of evangelism shines forth in this little book. Readers know authenticity when they read it – and Maxwell exudes it.
L.E. Maxwell became a Christian in a Presbyterian church after high school. Shortly thereafter, he left for France to serve with the U. S. Army during World War 1. When he returned, his aunt, whose prayers and spiritual support sustained him through his service, helped him find a clerical job in Kansas City. Working in the city gave him opportunity to attend Midland Bible Institute.
About the time Maxwell graduated from MBI in 1922, a farmer from Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, contacted the school’s principal, William C. Stevens with a request. The farmer had just completed a correspondence Bible course taught by a visiting teacher, and he wanted to know if Stevens was graduating a student from MBI who would be willing to come teach the class for a couple of years. Stevens recommended Maxwell, and Maxwell was happy to go. He couldn’t have known then that his two-year commitment would turn into a lifelong calling that would have international impact.