WE BELIEVE IN THE CROSS (6 OF 9)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
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We Believe in the Cross (6 of 9)
Series: Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith
Scott Maze
Romans 3:21-26
''But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it-22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.'' (Romans 3:21-26)
[Remember that today's passage has already been read before the message.]
My family and I are glad to be back. Thank you for praying for me as I was away in India. Thank you for your kindness to us and to me. We are already feeling at home with you.
This is the sixth message in our series, Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. And this morning I want to explore with you the importance of the cross. I have chosen to unpack the meaning of Christ's cross through the lenses of Paul. The Gospels give you the narrative of how and what happened to Christ. But Paul contributes something unique; Paul tells you why the cross is important. To use a metaphor, the Gospels are the garage where you see how the engine of the cross is made. But Paul's writings serve as if you are riding in the car where you see the importance of the various components of what is under the hood. We have just heard one of the most important paragraphs ever composed. I came across one individual this w ...
Series: Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith
Scott Maze
Romans 3:21-26
''But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it-22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.'' (Romans 3:21-26)
[Remember that today's passage has already been read before the message.]
My family and I are glad to be back. Thank you for praying for me as I was away in India. Thank you for your kindness to us and to me. We are already feeling at home with you.
This is the sixth message in our series, Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. And this morning I want to explore with you the importance of the cross. I have chosen to unpack the meaning of Christ's cross through the lenses of Paul. The Gospels give you the narrative of how and what happened to Christ. But Paul contributes something unique; Paul tells you why the cross is important. To use a metaphor, the Gospels are the garage where you see how the engine of the cross is made. But Paul's writings serve as if you are riding in the car where you see the importance of the various components of what is under the hood. We have just heard one of the most important paragraphs ever composed. I came across one individual this w ...
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