The Significance of the Cross
The cross- what does it mean? The Cross signifies the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Son God. An innocent man who knew no sin and carried the sins of the whole world. Jesus, who suffered a long and excruciating death on the cross, became our sacrificial lamb.Christ died for the ungodly. (Romans 5:) |
In the Roman Empire, the government executed criminals by nailing their hands and feet to a large wooden cross. Hanging on a cross was purposely designed as a painful, slow and agonizing form of death. Although Jesus was unjustly crucified, he was part of God's divine plan! In his plan we have received redemption through the blood of Christ, forgiveness of sins.(Ephesians 1:7) We are justified by his grace.(Romans 3:24) By his death he will free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. If you will accept Jesus as your savior, He will give you eternal life, freedom from the power sin and from the fear of death. "Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Though the Cross of Christ seems foolish to some people, those who believe in Jesus Christ find that it reveals the Power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18), meaning the power to save people from sin and hell, and to transform their lives. The Cross stands as the greatest symbol of the sacrificial death of Christ. But the cross represents only part of the good news. He died and was buried, but He rose from the dead! He is alive, today!
Salvation Prayer
Dear Lord, I confess that I am a sinner, please forgive me for my sins. I ask that you come into my heart. I believe that Jesus died to give me eternal life. I accept you as my Lord and Savior. I will serve you with my whole heart my mind, and my soul, now and forever. "In Jesus name" I pray.... Amen
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