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Why is the message of the cross important for Christians?

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The message of the cross is essential for Christians because it reveals God's holiness, justice, love, and the necessity of atonement through Christ.

The message of the cross is foundational to the Christian faith as it encapsulates the holistic nature of God's character and His redemptive plan. The cross reveals God's holiness, emphasizing that sin must be punished. It also illustrates God's love, displaying how He sent His Son to bear the wrath deserved by sinners. Furthermore, it declares the necessity of atonement—without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sins (Hebrews 9:22). The cross provides both a means of justice and mercy, portraying how God can be just while justifying those who have faith in Christ. For the believer, this message is both comforting and empowering, as it assures us of our identity in Christ and the eternal hope we have through His resurrection.
Scripture References: Hebrews 9:22, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Peter 3:18

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Preaching The Cross
Cody Groover · Sep 3, 2016
Hidden Wisdom
Ian Potts · Jun 23, 2019
The Glory Of The Cross Of Christ
Tom Harding · Sep 25, 2016
God's Choice of Useless Things
Clay Curtis · Jul 23, 2015
Zealots #240
Mike McInnis · Mar 8, 2019
En el poder de Dios
Cody Groover · Aug 10, 2016
A view from the top
Greg Elmquist · Jan 13, 2019
Whom the Lord Sends #1043
Mike McInnis · Jun 15, 2022
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