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The Importance of the Cross

The Importance of the Cross. Stauros : A stake or a post (as set upright). An instrument of capital punishment.

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The Importance of the Cross

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  1. The Importance of the Cross

  2. Stauros: A stake or a post (as set upright) An instrument of capital punishment The suffering of death by crucifixion was intense. Severe local inflammation, coupled with an insignificant bleeding of the jagged wounds, produced traumatic fever, which was aggravated by exposure to the heat of the sun, the strain of the body, and insufferable thirst. The Cross

  3. Stauros: A stake or a post (as set upright) An instrument of capital punishment The swelling around the rough nails and the torn, lacerated tendons and nerves caused excruciating agony.The arteries of the head and stomach were surcharged with blood and a terrific, throbbing headache ensued. The Cross

  4. Stauros: A stake or a post (as set upright) An instrument of capital punishment Tetanus often ensued and the rigors of the attending convulsions would tear at the wounds and add to the burden of pain, till at last the victim sank to unconsciousness and death. The Cross

  5. Stauros: A stake or a post (as set upright) An instrument of capital punishment Death rarely occurred before thirty-six hours had elapsed, though sometimes hastened by breaking the legs of the victims and by a hard blow delivered under the armpit before crucifixion. The victim of crucifixion died a thousand deaths. The Cross

  6. Stauros: A stake or a post (as set upright) An instrument of capital punishment X + T The Cross (crux immissa)

  7. The Importance of the Cross

  8. Christ's Atoning Death “The Centerpiece of the Gospel” “Lifted up” (Jn.3:14; 12:32) “Delivered Up” (Rm.8:32) “Suffered” (1Pet.2:21; 3:18) “Shed” His Blood (Mt.26:28) “Lay Down His Life” (Jn.10:15,17) The Cross “Sacrificed” (1Cor.5:7) A “Ransom” (1Tim.2:6) “Hanged on a Tree” (Acts 5:30)

  9. The Importance of the Cross • A Monument of the Love of God

  10. The Importance of the Cross • A Monument of the Love of God • Our Means of Forgiveness

  11. The Importance of the Cross • A Monument of the Love of God • Our Means of Forgiveness • Our Model for Obedience and Forgiveness

  12. The Importance of the Cross • A Monument of the Love of God • Our Means of Forgiveness • Our Model for Obedience and Forgiveness • Our Motivation for Obedience

  13. The Importance of the Cross • A Monument of the Love of God • Our Means of Forgiveness • Our Model for Obedience and Forgiveness • Our Motivation for Obedience • Our Message to the World

  14. The Importance of the Cross “There Is Power In The Blood” • The Power of Love • The Power to Liberate • The Power of Life • The Power to Lead

  15. Reminded of Christ’s Death Each Week through the Lord’s Supper (Mt.26:26-28; 1Cor.11:23-26) The Cross is the Center and the Circumference of the Gospel and Spiritual Life To Them Who Believe, It Is the Power of God Unto Salvation (1Cor.1:18).

  16. HOW IMPORTANT IS THE CROSS TO YOU?

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