The death of Jesus Christ on the cross is central to the Christian faith. Through the cross and resurrection of Christ, God achieved the redemption of believers and brought hope to the world.
The gospel as the "message of the cross"
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The cross redeems from the curse of the law
The cross brings reconciliation and justification
The cross destroys the power of Satan
The cross as a stumbling-block or offence
The cross unites believers with Jesus Christ
The cross as a symbol of discipleship
pp Mk 8:34
pp Lk 9:23-24