The Bible says,"I know very well how foolish the message of the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction.But to we who are being saved recognize this message as the very power of God." -1 Corinthians 1:18.What does that mean?
The Cross
The cross refers to the crucifixion,the most common means of executing criminals in the Roman Empire.The condemned man had to carry his cross through the streets to let everyone know he would soon die.
When he reached the execution site he was nailed to the cross by spikes through his hands and feet.Then the cross was raised on end and dropped into a support hole.The force jolted the victim's bones out of joint.Crucifixion was a torturous death.Today's methods of execution - like hanging,the electric chair,lethal injection or poisonous gas - seem kind by comparison.
The Message
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.He is not just another creature,but the Creator! Isaiah 9:6 calls Him "Mighty God."Yet He became a man to die on the cross (Philippians 2:6-8).Why? Because somebody had to die for our sins.In other words,Jesus became our Substitute.
The Bible says God "For God made Christ,who never sinned,to be the offering for our sin,so that we could be made right with God through Christ." -2 Corinthians 5:21.Hundreds of years earlier,Isaiah 53:5 prophesied that He would be "wounded and crushed for sins.He was beaten that we might have peace."
In view of this,shouldn't we accept what the Bible says about this powerful work of salvation for us? "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." -Romans 5:8.That's what the cross Christ is all about:"Christ died for our sins." -1 Corinthians 15:3.
Your Choice
Sadly,many people see Christ's death on the cross as foolish.They say,"So what?" and go on living as if there were no hell an no eternal punishment for sins.
The Bible has bad news for these people: it says they "are perishing." But to those who accept the powerful message of the cross,the Bible has good news: it says they "are been saved."
Since Christ died on the cross,millions have repented of their sins and accepted Him as their Saviour.In doing so,They have found forgiveness,peace,happiness and the promise of eternal life.For them the cross is really the "power of God."
Do you want to experience the power of God in your life? The Bible says,"For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,you will be saved." -Romans 10:9.Will you do it now? Write and tells us via our contact page today!
The Cross
The cross refers to the crucifixion,the most common means of executing criminals in the Roman Empire.The condemned man had to carry his cross through the streets to let everyone know he would soon die.
When he reached the execution site he was nailed to the cross by spikes through his hands and feet.Then the cross was raised on end and dropped into a support hole.The force jolted the victim's bones out of joint.Crucifixion was a torturous death.Today's methods of execution - like hanging,the electric chair,lethal injection or poisonous gas - seem kind by comparison.
The Message
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.He is not just another creature,but the Creator! Isaiah 9:6 calls Him "Mighty God."Yet He became a man to die on the cross (Philippians 2:6-8).Why? Because somebody had to die for our sins.In other words,Jesus became our Substitute.
The Bible says God "For God made Christ,who never sinned,to be the offering for our sin,so that we could be made right with God through Christ." -2 Corinthians 5:21.Hundreds of years earlier,Isaiah 53:5 prophesied that He would be "wounded and crushed for sins.He was beaten that we might have peace."
In view of this,shouldn't we accept what the Bible says about this powerful work of salvation for us? "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." -Romans 5:8.That's what the cross Christ is all about:"Christ died for our sins." -1 Corinthians 15:3.
Your Choice
Sadly,many people see Christ's death on the cross as foolish.They say,"So what?" and go on living as if there were no hell an no eternal punishment for sins.
The Bible has bad news for these people: it says they "are perishing." But to those who accept the powerful message of the cross,the Bible has good news: it says they "are been saved."
Since Christ died on the cross,millions have repented of their sins and accepted Him as their Saviour.In doing so,They have found forgiveness,peace,happiness and the promise of eternal life.For them the cross is really the "power of God."
Do you want to experience the power of God in your life? The Bible says,"For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,you will be saved." -Romans 10:9.Will you do it now? Write and tells us via our contact page today!
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