Centrality of cross
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· 5 viewsThe death of Jesus Christ on the cross is central to the Christian faith. Through the cross and resurrection of Christ, God achieved the redemption of believers and brought hope to the world.
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The gospel as the “message of the cross”
The gospel as the “message of the cross”
See also 1 Co 1:17–18; 1 Co 1:23; Ga 3:1
The cross redeems from the curse of the law
The cross redeems from the curse of the law
See also Eph 1:7; Ro 6:14; 2 Co 5:21; Tt 2:14; 1 Pe 1:18–19; Ro 7:4; Ga 2:19–21; Eph 2:13–16; Col 2:13–14
The cross brings reconciliation and justification
The cross brings reconciliation and justification
See also 1 Co 15:3–4; Ro 5:8–9; Eph 2:16; Col 1:20–22
The cross destroys the power of Satan
The cross destroys the power of Satan
See also Jn 12:31; Jn 14:30; Ga 1:4; Heb 2:14–15; 1 Pe 3:21–22
The cross as a stumbling-block or offence
The cross as a stumbling-block or offence
See also Ga 5:11; Ga 6:12
The cross unites believers with Jesus Christ
The cross unites believers with Jesus Christ
See also Eph 2:14–16; Ga 2:20; Col 2:20; Ro 8:36; Ro 6:2; 1 Co 15:30–31; 2 Co 4:10–12; 2 Co 5:14–15; Col 3:1–3; 2 Ti 2:11
The cross as a symbol of discipleship
The cross as a symbol of discipleship
Mt 16:24; Php 2:5–8
See also 1 Pe 2:21; 1 Pe 2:24; Ga 6:14; Mt 10:38; Lk 14:27; Jn 12:23–25; Ro 8:13; Ga 5:24; Eph 5:25–26; Col 3:5
