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May 1, 2011 · John 3:16 tells us the answer: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”. He did it because He loved us so much. Because of sin the world owed a debt that it could not pay. However, Jesus loved us so much, that He paid the debt with His own blood.
The Christians choice of a cross as the symbol of their faith is the more surprising when we remember the horror with which crucifixion was regarded in the ancient world. The perspective of Jesus .. by age 12 Jesus felt an inward compulsion to occupy himself with his Father's affairs. He knew he had a mission.
about the cross that was central to the message and ministry of the early. church (Acts 2:22-23; 4:8-10; 5:29-30; 10:39; 13:26-31), just as it had. been the centre of Jesus’ ministry (Matt. 8:31-32; 20:17-19; Mark 9:31). It is also clear that its meaning was not popular with the majority of his audience. Five times Paul received 39 lashes ...
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Instructions for this course. The reading material for this course is The Cross by J. C. Ryle, which is included in this study guide. All materials you need to take this course are included in this study guide, except for a Bible and answer sheets. Before each lesson: pray for God to give a teachable heart and understanding.
Jesus’ solitude and silence is a major theme in the Gospels. His ongoing, intimate relationship with his Abba was the source of his compassion, wisdom, and power that we see on every page of the Gospels. (See my book Your Best Life in Jesus’ Easy Yoke.) The priority of Jesus’ solitude and silence is everywhere in the Gospels.
Sep 3, 2020 · Abstract Evidence from secular sources shows that the Romans did not attempt to crucify all in the empire who rose against them; rather, they crucified leaders as a warning to others, but often let followers go. Jesus believed or hoped that if he surrendered to the cross, though the Romans would crucify him as leader, they would let his followers go. He surrendered himself accordingly, to save ...
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Aug 2, 2013 · 1. Through Christ’s death on the cross, those who turn to Him are delivered from the penalty of sin. This is clearly the meaning of the words, “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree.”. By using the word “tree” rather than “cross,” Peter no doubt had in mind Deuteronomy 21:22-23, where it prescribes the penalty for a ...
