The Cross of Christ
Series: Pictures of the Passion
March 07, 2021
Ron Burtz
God speaks in pictures and the most powerful picture of the gospel is found in the cross of Christ. In the cross the justice and mercy of God met in time and space making the cross a bridge to fellowship with God.
Episode Notes
Title: Pictures of the Passion: The Cross
Text: (Various)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-6
Our God speaks in pictures
The Picture of the Cross
The Cross in Scripture
Matthew 16:24; I Cor. 1:17-18; Gal. 5:11, 6:14; Phil. 3:18
In the New Testament the Cross is used to speak of:
1. The literal cross of Christ
2. As a metaphor for self-denial/death to self
3. As a metaphor for the gospel of Christ
The Cross and the Gospel
The symbolism of the cross
A. Justice & Mercy Meet
God is the ultimate judge - Psalm 94:2
The upright stake: God's Justice
Rom. 6:23; Heb. 9:22
The cross beam: God's Mercy
Eph. 2:4-5; Col. 1:19-20, 2:14-15
B. The Bridge Illustration – John
14:6; 1 John 3:14
Click the link below for the illustration:
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