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Revealed at the Cross

Discover the divine truth unveiled at the Cross of Christ in this enlightening exploration of salvation, sacrifice, and God's unconditional love. The profound significance of the Cross is revealed through biblical verses, shedding light on the powerful message of sinners' redemption and the profound love demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice.

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Revealed at the Cross

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  1. Revealed at the Cross

  2. The Son of Man was lifted up to draw sinners to Himself, John 3:14-15; 12:32-33 • Ironically, it was at the cross that sinners mocked Jesus to come down (so they would believe)! Mark 15:29-32 • Cross reveals the truth of the gospel for our salvation…the cross is our glory! Gal 6:14 Revelations At the Cross 2

  3. That Christ died for all means all are dead in sin, 2 Cor 5:14-15 • Came to save sinners, 1 Tim 1:15 • Ransom, 1 Tim 2:6 • We come face to face with our sins at the cross! • Just for unjust, 1 Pet 3:18 • Bore our sins, Isa 53:5-6 • Redeemed live to please Him, 2 Cor 5:15; Gal 2: 20 (Rom 12:1); 2 Cor 5:9 Cross Reveals 2 Cor 5:21 1 Pet 2:24 Our Sins 3

  4. Cross Reveals • Love takes the initiative (“God so loved”) • Love is committed, not complacent (“so loved”) • Love is sacrificial, not selfish (“gave”) 1 Jno 4:10 • We also ought to love one another, 1 Jno 4:11 2 Cor 5:18-20 Rom 5:8 John 3:16 God’s Love 4

  5. We preach Christ crucified, 1 Cor 1:18, 23 • Weakness of men and the power of God (1:18; 2:3-5) • Sin and salvation • Hell and heaven • His church and His cross (Acts 8:12; 2:47; Eph 5:23) • Grace and obedience, Heb 2:9; 5:8-9 • Gospel is God’s call to sinners to come be saved Jno 12:32; Acts 2:39-41 Cross Reveals 1 Cor 2:2 Heb 12:25 God’s Appeal 5

  6. Cross Reveals • Perfect (sinless) life and character, 1 Pet 2:21-24 (3:18) • Perfect sacrifice, Heb 2:9-10; 5:8-9 • Perfect priest, Heb 7:28 • Perfect Savior, 2 Tim 1:9-10 • Be sanctified and trained by Jesus, Heb 2:11; 10:14 1 Pet 2:22 Perfection of Jesus 6

  7. OT law could not perfect sinners, Heb 7:19; 9:9 • Law was “holy and just and good”, Rom 7:12 • Couldn’t save, Gal 3:10-13 • Know sin, Rom 3:19-20 • Tutor to bring sinners to Christ, Gal 3:22-25 • Christ redeems sinners from the curse of law, Gal 3:13-14 • Sinless Savior overcame sin, Col 2:13-15 Cross Reveals Rom 10:4-5 2 Tim 3:14-15 End of the Law 7

  8. To turn to the Law of Moses for salvation is to… • Trust shadow rather than substance, Heb 10:1, 9-10 • Be a slave and trust the tutor rather than be a son and trust the Father, Gal 3:24; 4:1-7 • Be at enmity with God rather than have peace in Christ, Eph 2:14-18 • The law is for learning… the gospel is for living Cross Reveals Rom 10:4-5 2 Tim 3:14-15 End of the Law 8

  9. Cross Reveals • Deny self, bear our cross and follow Jesus • No longer live for ourselves – new creatures in Christ, 2 Cor 5:15-17 • The great joy and glory of heaven is on the horizon, 2 Tim 4:7-8 • Without the cross there is no crown! (Rev 3:21) Matt 16:24-25 Individual Responsibility 9

  10. Revelations • The cross reveals the truth about God, Jesus Christ, sinners, salvation, service and victory in heaven • What does the cross reveal about you? • A willingness to yield in full faith and obedience? (Matt 27:54) • A calloused heart of unbelief? (Matt 27:39-44) At the Cross 10

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