The Cross, Part 2

Jesus died for us.

In his book on the passion of Jesus, John Piper says this about the cross, “The measure of God’s love for us is shown by two things. One is the degree of his sacrifice in saving us from the penalty of our sin. The other is the degree of unworthiness that we had when he saved us. There is only one explanation for God’s sacrifice for us. It is not us. It is the “riches of His grace.” It is all free. It is not a response to our worth. It is the overflow of his infinite worth. In fact, that is what divine love is in the end: a passion to enthrall undeserving sinners, at great cost, with what will make us supremely happy forever, namely, His infinite beauty.”

The message of the cross is a message of God’s amazing love and grace. The bible tells us that Jesus died for us. “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 NKJV.

 Jesus dying for us is a glorious truth, it means our justification and much more—He died for our sins, He took our sins upon Himself, He was our sacrificial lamb, His blood made atonement for us, He was our substitute, dying in our place—taking our judgment, our death, our hell. He died as our Redeemer, shedding His blood to buy us back to God as His possession, and to bring the joy of knowing Him into our lives.

Sermons will be preached throughout the world during this time of year proclaiming this redeeming truth, “Jesus died for us.” This is a special time for Christians to celebrate what Christ did for them through His death;  it is also a special time to preach the Gospel to those who are lost, proclaiming to them the “so great salvation” that can be theirs through Jesus Christ.

Jesus died and rose for you! Does this not say it all?

 Jesus died and rose for you.
If you only knew this one truth, it would be sufficient.
If you only had this loaf of spiritual bread to eat, it would satisfy your hunger.
If you only had this living water to drink, it would quench your thirst.

Jesus died and rose for you.
This is the taproot from which the tree of life grows.
This is the headwater from which the healing river flows.
This is the pen from which the great doctrines of faith are written—justification, sanctification, redemption, salvation—Jesus died and rose for you.

Does God love you?
Yes, Jesus died and rose for you.

Does God care about you?
Yes, Jesus died and rose for you.

Does God provide for you?
Yes, Jesus died and rose for you.

Does God forgive you, save you, receive you?
Yes, Jesus died and rose for you.

Comments

[Becky]

We are loved by the Supreme God Who cannot be overly praised! His extreme sacrifice evokes my extreme worship! Only He is excellent!