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4. For Christ there had to be a cross, not because He was powerless to prevent it, but because man was powerless without it to atone for his own sins. There are more than 500 prophecies in the Old Testament that are fulfilled in the New Testament. It is estimated that more than 300 Old Testament passages foretell events concerning Christ. Many of them deal with events surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. At least 56 of them were fulfilled within a twenty- four hour period surrounding the crucifixion. THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION 4

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6. Because of the sins of all men, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION Romans 3:23 for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God 6

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8. Because of the need for a perfect sacrifice, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION Hebrews 9:26 Else must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once at the end of the ages hath he been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 8

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10. Because of the need for mans redemption, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 10

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12. Because of the need for mans ransom to be paid, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION 1 Timothy 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all ; the testimony to be borne in its own times; 12

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14. Because of Gods great love for man, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION John 3:16-17 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him. 14

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16. Because of the need for reconciliation, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION Ephesians 2:16 And might reconcile them both in one body unto God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: 16

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18. Because of the need for peace with God, there had to be the cross THE CROSS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT IN GODS PLAN FOR MANS REDEMPTION Colossians 1:20 and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens. 18