Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2414 cross, centrality of

2414 cross, centrality of

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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”

1 Corinthians 2:2 See also 1 Corinthians 1:17-18,23; Galatians 3:1

The cross redeems from the curse of the law

Galatians 3:13 See also Romans 6:14; Romans 7:4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 2:19-21; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:13-16; Colossians 2:13-14; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19

The cross brings reconciliation and justification

Romans 4:25; Romans 5:10 See also Romans 5:8-9; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 2:16; Colossians 1:20-22

The cross destroys the power of Satan

Colossians 2:13-15 See also John 12:31; John 14:30; Galatians 1:4; Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 Peter 3:21-22

The cross as a stumbling-block or offence

1 Corinthians 1:22-24 See also Galatians 5:11; Galatians 6:12

The cross unites believers with Jesus Christ

Romans 6:4-7 See also Romans 6:2; Romans 8:36; 1 Corinthians 15:30-31; 2 Corinthians 4:10-12; Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 2:14-16; Colossians 2:20; Colossians 3:1-3; 2 Timothy 2:11

The cross as a symbol of discipleship

Matthew 16:24 pp Mark 8:34 pp Luke 9:23-24 Philippians 2:5-8 See also Matthew 10:38; Luke 14:27; John 12:23-25; Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:24; Galatians 6:14; Ephesians 5:25-26; Colossians 3:5; 1 Peter 2:21,24