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Embracing the Glory in the Cross of Christ

Explore the futility of glorying in material things and the profound significance of embracing the cross of Christ as the grounds for true honor and prosperity. Learn how the cross transforms us and leads us to a new creation in Christ, shedding light on the importance of redirecting our affections towards heavenly things. Avoid the pitfalls of trusting in wealth and earthly strength, and discover the source of true glorying that comes through the crucifixion of Jesus. Dive into key biblical references that emphasize the transformative power of the cross and its implications for our lives.

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Embracing the Glory in the Cross of Christ

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  1. Glorying in the Cross Glory defined: “honor, admiration, fame, adoration, prosperity” Galatians 6:12-14

  2. Futility of Glorying in Things Material • Not possible to trust in the flesh • Philippians 3:4-11 • Affections to be on heavenly things • Colossians 3:1-3 • Matthew 6:19-21 • Futile to glory in wealth • 1 Timothy 6:6-10

  3. Futility of Glorying in Things Material • Futile to glory in our own strength • 1 Timothy 4:8 • Isaiah 55:7-9 • Must glory in thecross to be saved • Galatians 6:14 • Romans 3:23-26

  4. Cross is the Grounds for Glorying • Stumbling block for some • 1 Corinthians 1:23-25 • Source of glorying to thosewho obey Jesus • Romans 5:6-11 • 1 Peter 2:22-25 • Ephesians 2:16 • Hebrews 9:22

  5. Cross is the Grounds for Glorying • All that was brought by the cross was glorious • Hebrews 9:23-28 • Hebrews 10:5-10 • Titus 2:14 • 2 Corinthians 5:14-16 • Acts 20:28 • Ephesians 1:7 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new.”

  6. Some Implications of the Cross • It implies that I have been crucifiedto the world • Romans 6:4,12,17-18 • I have died “with” Christ • Galatians 2:20 • I should desire to know the fellowship of His suffering • Philippians 3:10

  7. Conclusion • Are you glorying inthe cross of Christ? • Hypocrites will nothave a place in heaven • Matthew 12:30 • Matthew 6:24 Glory in the cross of Jesus Christ, not in our own material goods!

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