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GRACE: Plain & Simple
Why the Cross Had to Happen—and How It Secures Your Standing with God
Plain & Simple
Rooted in Scripture.
Written for clarity.
We know that salvation is by grace, but why did the Cross have to happen at all?
GRACE: Plain & Simple explains the problem beneath the problem and shows how the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus address our deepest needs. Biblical truths such as redemption, substitution, reconciliation and justification are explained in clear, accessible language.
The aim is simple: to help Christians understand the Gospel more deeply and live with greater confidence in what Christ has already accomplished.
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eBook
Available from 17 November 2026
About the Book
Grace is familiar. But is it understood?
Grace is one of the most familiar words in Christianity—and one of the least understood.
GRACE: Plain & Simple begins with the problem beneath the problem. Scripture presents humanity’s predicament in more than one way: we face God’s holy goodness, carry the debt and corruption of sin, live under the power of hostile spiritual forces, and are spiritually dead apart from God. Together, these form what the book calls the Fourfold Barrier.
The good news of the Gospel is that Jesus Christ addresses every part of that barrier. His birth, life, death and resurrection are not isolated events, but the one saving work of God.
Along the way, the book explains biblical words such as redemption, propitiation, substitution, reconciliation and justification in clear language, showing not only what they mean but why they matter.
When the Cross is understood, grace becomes solid, assurance grows, and believers can begin to live from acceptance rather than striving towards it.
Who This Book Is For
For Christians who want the pieces to fit together.
- Christians who know the language of grace but still wonder why the Cross had to happen.
- Believers who struggle with assurance and want to understand more clearly what it means to be accepted by God through Christ.
- Mature Christians and study groups who would value a clear, structured way of seeing how the different parts of the Gospel fit together.
- Church leaders, mentors and small-group leaders looking for an accessible resource they can confidently recommend or work through with others.
- Christians who want to explain what they believe and why and would value a clearer framework for talking about the Gospel with others.
- Newer Christians who want biblical ideas such as redemption, justification and reconciliation explained without unnecessary jargon.
Key Features
Serious theology. Plain language.
- The Fourfold Barrier framework — a clear way of seeing the different dimensions of humanity’s problem and how Christ addresses each one.
- Key Gospel terms explained plainly — including redemption, propitiation, substitution, reconciliation and justification, without assuming specialist theological knowledge.
- Biblical depth without academic heaviness — serious engagement with Scripture in language intended to be clear, readable and accessible.
- Pastoral warmth and practical assurance — not simply explaining what the Gospel means, but showing why it gives believers a secure standing before God.
- An 11-session Study Guide — included in the book to help readers reflect on, discuss and apply the main themes.
- Suitable for individual or group use — whether read privately, worked through with another person, or used in a church or small-group setting.
Available Editions
Choose the edition that suits you.
GRACE: Plain & Simple is available in four editions: Paperback, Hardback, Large Print and eBook.
Prefer to order direct?
Readers in the UK and US can order print editions directly from Plain & Simple Press, with printing and delivery fulfilled by IngramSpark.
Direct print ordering will be available from publication day, 17 November 2026.Plain & Simple Press
Paperback
Standard print edition.
UK PRICE
£12.99
US PRICE
$16.99
ISBN
978-1-0667730-0-8
Hardback
Casebound print edition.
UK PRICE
£19.99
US PRICE
$24.99
ISBN
978-1-0667730-1-5
Large Print
A larger-text edition for easier reading.
UK PRICE
£19.99
US PRICE
$20.99
ISBN
978-1-0667730-6-0
eBook
Digital edition for eReaders and reading apps.
UK PRICE
£5.99
US PRICE
$6.99
ISBN
978-1-0667730-2-2
Prefer another route? The book can also be ordered through retailers and local bookshops.
Study Guide
Designed to help the book become a conversation.
GRACE: Plain & Simple includes a comprehensive 11-session Study Guide designed to help readers work through the main themes of the book more carefully.
Each session draws together the key ideas from the relevant chapters and provides questions for reflection and discussion, helping readers move from simply understanding the material to thinking through what it means for faith, assurance and everyday Christian living.
The Study Guide can be used individually, with another person, or in a church or small-group setting. It is intended to be flexible enough for personal study while also providing a clear structure for group discussion.
A separate Leader’s Guide is also available as a free PDF resource for those leading a group through the book.
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