Title: The work of the cross INTRODUCTION Truly this man was the son of God. (Matthew 27.54 ) . This sentence of the Roman centurion at the foot of the cross, eyewitness to the death of Jesus of Nazareth, is no doubt one of the biggest statements about the personality of the Lord Jesus contained in the Bible that we n have often not paid attention . Matthew, author of this Gospel , relating the story of the crucifixion of his master Jews , reveals how important was the confession of the Roman colonist, a pagan . At the cross , therefore , many events took place , both in the visible and spiritual world. What is he actually happened to this Roman officer may well exclaim ? This study will show how Christ was terrible to suffer the cross and then the impact of his death on mankind. I- OTHER RESPONSES TO THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS - The generally called St. Andrews cross and has the shape of the letter X ; - Analogous to the letter T cross; - The cross -shaped dagger. The cross of Christ was probably think as artists, this third kind , which allowed to tell the upper part, the name, title and the crime of the victim (Matthew 27.37 , Mark 15.26 , Luke 23.38 , John 19.19 ) . Until the death of Christ, and even after the cross aroused horror and disgust, as today, a gallows or the electric chair (John 19.31 ; 1Cor 1.23 ; Galatians 3:13 , Philippians 2.8; Hebrews 12:2 ; 13.13 ) . Simply attaching the victim to the cross, through links , did not result in death. It occurs only when thirst and hunger had done their work . Fixing the hands and feet with nails do not necessarily produced even faster death. Whether it was appropriate , for any reason , to get rid of the condemned until death would deliver them out of their distresses , it hastened the end by breaking the legs , as did the thieves crucified together with Jesus (John 19.31 -33 ) . Carrying the Cross therefore means incurring reproach and slander . After the crucifixion, the disciples had a very different attitude to the cross. Paul , for example, gloried in the cross of Christ (Galatians 6:14) , which means , for the apostle , the forgiveness of sins , death and resurrection with Christ. Watching are some reactions to the message of the cross as issued by the apostles Paul wrote: we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles , but Gods power and wisdom of God to those who are called . both Jews and Greeks . 1 Corinthians 1.23-24 / / (1 Corinthians 2:2 ), what is the explanation? 1 / Scandal of the Jewish Jewish rabbinical world were essentially two objections to the message of the cross or the Messiah Jesus - Jesus is the son of the carpenter Joseph The religious system in place ( Judaism) could not accept such nonsense : - The son of Joseph the carpenter, they were born and grew up , proclaim messiah , savior promised by the law and the prophets. This fact was for Jews a scandal but a blasphemy to hear that they know the parents proclaim the Son of God proclaim or above the Sabbath (John 6.41-42 ) . For this reason, nearly 18 Jewish laws have been violated to crucify him. The award of the cross is a curse ( the most extreme condemnation ) According to Hebrews 8 (verses 7-13 ) , the old covenant that the LORD has made with Israel proved obsolete. A new covenant between God and humanity better than the first , was born with the coming of the Messiah in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. The observation that the interpretation of Scripture rabbis showed that they were waiting for a warrior to free them from Roman rule (Romans 11:26) . But , in the hopes that have been placed, found himself on the cross like a common criminal. 2 / Folie for the unconverted For the Greeks , Romans, and closer to us , Muslims , Buddhists and other occultists hear such a speech on the death and resurrection of Jesus and adhere to is really absurd , see madness. The apostle Paul does not mean lack of first the Roman and Gentiles in general announce the new New called Gospel is what he wants to do more , because for him, the gospel , is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes ( Romans 1:16 ) The idea of a world saved by Christ crucified is indeed foolishness to those who believe that the wisdom of the world is overdue them (1 Corinthians 1.20 to 21). 3 / wisdom and power of God for the Church It is written in 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. / / Colossians 1:27 The message of Christ died on the cross and rose again the third day was mostly carried by the apostles of the Lord message. It should be noted that any without Christ on the cross religion will always lead humanity to the judgment and destruction because Christ on the cross is the only way to salvation valid in the eyes of God since the coming of Jesus on earth . And the object of our study is to show men that there is no possibility of reconciliation of God with the human race without the cross ( Gal 6.14). Also, this new provision ( BELIEVE ) shows she the infinite wisdom of the Creator because never the death of an individual has generated so many movements II- DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS A CROSS 1 / The suffering of Jesus A parallel between the accounts of Matthew (Matthew 27.29-56 ) , Luke (Luke 23.45 ) and the prophecies of Isaiah shows the following facts: - He wears a crown of thorns ( v29 ) - Insults loops ( v39 ) - The mockery of the clergy ( v41 ) - The disfigured face as his beard was torn (Isaiah 50.6 / / Isaiah 52.4 ) - His break with the Father ( v46 ) - The action of the whip Roman (Isaiah 53: 5) - The non- intervention of angels to rescue the creator - Torture by the cross { his side is pierced and comes out of the water and blood (John 19.34 ) , death by asphyxiation , the handles nailed } 2 / External events - From 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. , darkness shall cover the earth ( v45 ) - The veil of the temple was torn in two ( v51 ) - Earthquake and the rocks were split ( v51 ) - Opening graves and resurrection of those who entered the city after the resurrection of Jesus ( v53 ) - The sun was darkened (Luke 23: 45) - The declaration of the centurion . III- THE REASONS FOR THE CROSS 1 / The sin of man The text of 1 Peter 2:24 tells us (ie Jesus ) who himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we being dead to sins should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed . John 1:29 / / Rom.6.14 The fall of Adam and Eve caused the separation of man with his Creator . Sin came debase mankind , make less than nothing , and in this maze of sin , but the Lord Jesus was able to pay the price for the deliverance and restoration in all respects ( spiritual and physical ) of humanity. (1 Peter 1:18-20 ) 2 / End the harmful effects of death and the devil on humanity The Word says in Hebrews 2.14 Therefore , since the children share in blood and flesh, He also participated himself, that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, c that is to say ... the devil . ( 1Cor 15.20-22 and 26 / / 2 Tim . 1.10) Death is one of the immediate consequences of sin has been defeated at the cross with Jesus resurrection . She has done enough havoc and GODs will for us is to know the eternal afterlife . Note: It is important to stress that nothing has been overlooked in the death of the Lord Jesus , because every event before His crucifixion was part of the plan of God to save man , that death had to be used to glorify Him . Even those who thought to end the life of this Galilean were trying to accomplish the purpose of the LORD for Humanity : The well- being of man ( sinless , having regained its position initial spiritual ... ) IV- THE IMPACTS OF THE CROSS IN OUR LIVES 1 / The cross gives evidence that the world is guilty of sin Read Romans 3.10 and 23 Sin has culminated at the cross of Christ , which is the ordeal that was his apogée.L illustration is that darkness had invaded the earth. Many people say that man has improved over the centuries and that if Christ came today , it would not crucified, but gloriously received . False and untrue Know that Christ comes to men every day in the form of bibles they do not read , churches they do not attend , human needs which side they pass without noticing . It is certain that if Christ came back today, he would be crucified even faster there are two thousand years. 2 / The cross gives the strongest evidence of hatred of God for sin. Reading: Ezekiel 18.4 ... the soul that sins, it shall die ... / / Romans 3.26 Illustration: ... My God ... why hast thou forsaken me? (Matthew 27.46 ) . God does not support the sin he condemns and calls for atonement ( Hebrews 9:22 ) . It can not remain a just God and tolerate sin because His Holiness and His justice require the death penalty . The man thinks that Gods attitude is too severe and acquires another gospel : he attributes sin to psychological causes and to demonstrate that it is not responsible for sin . God is severe in regard to sin (2 Corinthians 5:21 ) and gives Jesus as the only mediator between him and the man (1 Timothy 2:5 ) . 3 / The cross shows the love of GOD Romans 5:6-8 says, For when we were still powerless , Christ in due time died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous someone might die for a man bien.Mais God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us . / / ( John 3:16 ) Illustrations : - Father, forgive them for they know not what they do ( Luke 23:34 ) - No intervention million appalled at the sight of the Creator of the universe angels leave crucified by men Nobody will ever understand the height, depth and width of Gods love . 4 / The cross shows us the way to victory A reading of Romans 7:14-25 and Romans 8:1-4 we understand our own nature ( the flesh ) we are slaves to the law of sin , but by the grace of God the law of the Spirit who gives life in Christ Jesus has freed us from the law of sin and death Illustration: ... he was wounded for our sins ... we are healed Isaiah 53.5 As long as we remain under the power of Satan , we are enslaved by sin and are constantly defeated. The cross is the instrument by which God delivers us from the condemnation of sin and from the hand of satan. God was right in our carnal nature to the cross. We are no longer forced to be slaves of sin. The cross has the power to overcome temptation and sin ( Galatians 2:20 / / 1 John 4:4 ) . 5 / At the cross , we find the foundation of true brotherhood Reading: Ephesians 2:14-15 For he is our peace, who has ... down the wall of separation, hostility , by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments contained in ordinances , to create itself with two one new man , so making peace Apart from the work of the cross , there is bitterness , intolerance , revolts , divisions, resentment , prejudice and hatred . With the cross, he on love and communion among men, a new fraternity. The only hope for peace MAY HAVE men is the cross, which , whatever their race or nationality , they become brothers and learn to forgive. CONCLUSION At the end of this study, we would like to ask you a number of questions that we hope everyone can respond : - What reactions the Creator wants it that we have overlooked what it offers eternal salvation to humanity? - Can we perceive this new provision ( new covenant through the blood of Christ) and go further with the Lord? The GOD of peace bless you and keep hoping a spiritual revolution in your relationship with Him. To God alone the glory
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