The Meaning of the Cross
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THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL
The heart of the message of Christ is focused on the cross where He died. Today, many people fail to understand what the death of someone 2000 years ago has to do with their life in the here and now. Without that insight, we can lose perspective about what God accomplished there. We can fail to appreciate its benefits for us as we walk through life's opportunities and obstacles. These short chapters call for clarity and reflection for those who really consider the power and meaning of the cross.
In The Meaning of the Cross you will learn:
- How to talk with anyone about the necessity of Christ's death for our sins.
- How to understand why so many are offended by the message of the cross.
- How to share the gospel with an unbeliever by looking at what was said during the crucifixion.
Especially well suited for pastors because the chapters could be used as stand alone sermons.
Updates coming soon!. Additional chapters will be added during the coming months. All you'll need to do is to download the book again for an update.
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The Meaning of the Cross - Dr. Gary Webb
The Meaning of the Cross
by Gary Webb
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Dalton, Georgia
2014
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Copyright © 2012 by Gary Webb.
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Table of Contents
The Meaning of the Cross
The Confusion about the Cross
The Cross is the Measure of Man's Sin.
The Cross is the Message of God’s Love.
The Cross is the Method of Our Salvation.
The Cross is the Means of Our Victory in Life.
The Cross is the Melody of Heaven.
The Cross Was Uniquely Offensive to the Jews.
The Cross Was Offensive to the Greek and Roman World.
The Cross is Offensive to the Modern Sense of Justice.
Three Voices at Calvary
The Voice of Rebellion and Rejection
The Voice of Repentance
The Voice of Redemption
What the Cross Means to God
The Turning Away of God’s Wrath
Confusion about God’s Attitude
God hates the sin and loves the Savior.
A Demonstration of God’s Justice
An Outpouring of God’s Grace
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Chapter 1
The Meaning of the Cross
The Confusion about the Cross
Many people are confused when they try to understand the meaning of the cross. That’s because it is a symbol that sends mixed signals in our warped culture. The profound spiritual significance of the cross has escaped the notice and appreciation of modern, well-educated people, even in this supposedly Christian country.
Some years ago, in a public park in Eugene, Oregon, a sand and gravel company erected a giant cross. They did not have permission to do so. However, through the years the cross became a symbol to the people of Eugene. Especially at Christmas, when the cross was lighted brilliantly and sent its rays of faith and hope shining through the city, did the people appreciate it.
But with the current feelings of anti-religion becoming more prominent, a movement to have the cross removed gathered momentum. A lawsuit was filed by a Unitarian minister and the court ruled that the cross had to be removed because it violated the principle of the separation of church and state. An appeal was made to the State Supreme Court.
The higher court ruled that the cross could stay because it was simply a symbol, universally accepted, and now has no religious significance, and thus does not violate the principle of the separation of church and State. —Ministers’ Research Service
We see the cross high on the steeple of many churches. We see huge crosses hanging on the hairy chests of vulgar rock singers. In contrast, we see beautiful gold crosses suspended from the necks of innocent young girls on the way to church. Anyone who has seen the movie Mississipi Burning
is reminded of the atrocities committed against black people as burning crosses were used to intimidate them. For those living in Muslim countries, the cross is a symbol of the bloody crusades where hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children lost their lives. The Red Cross organization was originally a Christian ministry offering medical care to the victims of war, especially in Crimea. To the Persians and Romans, a cross was the most brutal form of execution they could design. It was only used for the most terrible of criminals. At times, the Romans actually lined highways with men who had rebelled against the authority