THE CROSS: What God did for me chapter 3 THE CROSS: What God did for me Christ carried our sins in his body on the cross so that freed from our sins, we could live a life that has God's approval. 1 Peter 2:24

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

This video is from a famous sermon that describes Jesus as our king!

3 Things That Happened on the Cross: 1. Suffering

3 Things That Happened on the Cross: 1. Suffering God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

3 Things That Happened on the Cross: 2. Substitution

3 Things That Happened on the Cross: 2. Substitution He was wounded for our rebellious acts. He was crushed for our sins. He was punished so that we could have peace, and we received healing from his wounds. Isaiah 53:5

3 Things That Happened on the Cross: 3. Salvation

3 Things That Happened on the Cross: 3. Salvation Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! Romans 5:9

How Should We Respond to What Jesus Did on the Cross? 1. Repent of all sin Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out. Acts 3:19

2. Receive forgiveness for sin How Should We Respond to What Jesus Did on the Cross? 2. Receive forgiveness for sin People who believe in Jesus receive forgiveness for their sins through him. Acts 10:43

3. Remember the price he paid for our sin How Should We Respond to What Jesus Did on the Cross? 3. Remember the price he paid for our sin Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. 2 Timothy 2:8

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