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Dictionary of Bible Themes

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.

1 Corinthians 2:2

The gospel as the "message of the cross"

See also

1 Corinthians 1:17-18,23
Galatians 3:1
Galatians 3:13

The cross redeems from the curse of the law

See also

Romans 6:14; 7:4
2 Corinthians 5:21
Galatians 2:19-21
Ephesians 1:7; 2:13-16
Colossians 2:13-14
Titus 2:14
1 Peter 1:18-19
Romans 4:25; 5:10

The cross brings reconciliation and justification

See also

Romans 5:8-9
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
Ephesians 2:16
Colossians 1:20-22
Colossians 2:13-15

The cross destroys the power of Satan

See also

John 12:31; 14:30
Galatians 1:4
Hebrews 2:14-15
1 Peter 3:21-22
1 Corinthians 1:22-24

The cross as a stumbling-block or offence

See also

Galatians 5:11; 6:12
Romans 6:4-7

The cross unites believers with Jesus Christ

See also

Romans 6:2; 8:36
1 Corinthians 15:30-31
2 Corinthians 4:10-12; 5:14-15
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 2:14-16
Colossians 2:20; 3:1-3
2 Timothy 2:11
Matthew 16:24

The cross as a symbol of discipleship

Philippians 2:5-8

pp Mk 8:34

See also

pp Lk 9:23-24

Matthew 10:38
Luke 14:27
John 12:23-25
Romans 8:13
Galatians 5:24; 6:14
Ephesians 5:25-26
Colossians 3:5
1 Peter 2:21,24

See also

2321 Christ as redeemer
6510 salvation
6614 atonement
6676 justification
6684 mediator
6712 propitiation
6716 reconciliation
6720 redemption
6752 substitution
7317 blood of Christ
8114 discipleship
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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