October 19, 2003

The Cross

Introduction
Review -- Jesus, our sin bearer
A.
Why the Cross? Why the Blood?
Mark 10:45
Hebrews 9:26
1 Corinthians 2:2 - From Adam to Jesus
Hebrews 9:7,22
Romans 3:22-25, 5:9
Colossians 1:20
1 Peter 1:18-19

B.
God's love and justice seen clearly on the Cross
Romans 5:1,9-11
John 3:16-18
C.
How deep does the Cross go?
Romans 6:3-7 - Identification
Hebrews 12:2 John 15:11 - Joy
Galatians 5:24 2 Timothy 2:9-11 - Self-focus
1 Corinthians 10:31 Galatians 6:14 - Al things
2 Corinthians 4:10-12 Luke 9:23 - Deeper depths of the Cross

D.
Conclusion: Faith + Blood + Justification + Reconciliation = The Cross
Romans 5:1,9-11