Where IS the Truth? The Cross!
American Gospel
Christ Crucified - I hour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocHm18wUAGU&list=TLPQMTAwNDIwMjC4uPtv04pH3w&index=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocHm18wUAGU&list=TLPQMTAwNDIwMjC4uPtv04pH3w&index=4
"For I delivered to you as of
first importance what I also receive, that Christ died for our sins according
to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third
day according to the Scriptures."
I Corinthians 15:3-4
"For the Word of the cross is
to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved, it is
the power of God. For it is written, 'I
will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will
set aside.'
“Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the
world? For since in the wisdom of God
the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased
through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.
“For indeed Jews ask for signs, and
Greeks search for wisdom' but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling
block, and to Gentiles foolishness, but those who are the called, both Jews and
Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than
men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men." I Corinthians 1:18-25
The
Cross -- "It rests on the timeline of history like a compelling
diamond. Its tragedy summons all
sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all
cynics.
Its
hope lures all searchers. History has idolised
and despised it, gold plated and burned it, worn and trashed it. History has done everything but - ignore it.
"How
could you? How could you ignore such a
piece of lumber? Suspended on its beams
is the greatest claim in history. A
crucified carpenter claiming to be God on earth. Divine.
Eternal. The death-slayer. Never has timber been regarded so sacred.
"No
wonder the apostle Paul called the cross event the core of the Gospel. Its bottom line is sobering: if the account is true, it is history's
hinge. Period. If not, the cross is history's hoax.
"As
you ponder Christ on the cross, what are your thoughts? Perhaps it's been a while since you looked at
the cross. Perhaps you never have.
May
I urge you to do so? Look long and hard
and pray that it triggers a turning of your heart until you stand face to feet
with the One who claimed to save your soul." Max Lucado in The Cross
"And working together with Him,
we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain - for He says, 'At the
acceptable time I listened to you, and on the day of salvation I helped you',
behold, now is 'the acceptable time,' behold, now is 'the day of salvation'" I Corinthians 6:1-2
I
pray for each of you this Easter, that your resolve in Christ will be firm and
sure and that the cross pierces your heart with a new joy and determination to
rededicate your heart to the One who dedicated His heart to saving you!
Take care, your servant and
friend in Christ, Darlene (who still prays for you each morning).
PS: My statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can find the WeakDay Devotion online by
doing a Google search for “WeakDay Devotion” (Also, there is an android “Google
Blogger” app you can download to read them on your phone.)
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