Sunday Message, 8/10/2023, 9.30am

The Fulfillment and Glory of the Cross of Christ

<1Co 2:2; Eph 1:4; Mt 10:34-36; 1Co1:18; Ro 5:8,10; 8:34>

Introduction

· The cross is not only a symbol of Christianity

· The cross is also our glory!

· The cross embodies much content

· Read <1Co 2:2>

1.    Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

1)    The Content of the Gospel

① God’s Creation
② The Fall of Man

③ God’s Redemption

      Read <Eph 1:4>

④ Restore Relationship

2)    The paradox brought about by the Lord Jesus and His crucifixion

① Division

Read <Mt 10:34-36; 1Co 1:18>
② Reconciliation, Unity

Read <Ro 5:10>

2.    What did the Lord Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfill?

1)    The Lord’s resurrection signifies His victory over the power and sting of death

·  “The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.”

2)    The Lord’s resurrection means that Satan’s power has been completely crushed

· The Lord was tempted in every way, yet He did not sin

3)    The Lord Jesus is seated at the right hand of the throne of God

· Read <Ro 8:34>

3.    Is the cross of the Lord Jesus our glory?

1)    What does it mean to take up the cross and follow the Lord?

① Willing to die with Christ
② Receive the power of Christ every day

2)    The cross of Christ enables us to grow with the church

· Christ is the head of the church, and the church is the body of Christ

3)    God’s great love is revealed to us through the cross

· Read <Ro 5:8>