At the very heart of historic Christianity stands a cross. The Gospel message is that God brought forth redemption from sin through the crucifixion of his Son (Colossians 1:19–20). The cross therefore exists as a distinctive feature of the Christian faith. But how is one to understand the profound meaning of Jesus’ death on the cross? The atonement of Christ has been understood to reflect several perspectives on the overall work of redemption. Christ’s Death on the Cross as Sacrifice Christ’s Death on the Cross as Forgiveness Christ’s Death on the Cross as Love Christ’s Death on the Cross as Victory Now pick up your cross and walk in the footsteps of Jesus!
Posted on: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:44:43 +0000