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Why the crucifixion? Why do we e preach Christ crucified?

The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

April 16, 2022 Theology crucifixion Comments are off for this post

In light of the New Testament's emphasis on Jesus's death by crucifixion, the question we must ask is, "Why the cross of Christ?"

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Does the Cross Reveal Our Value?

The Cross, Our Value, and the Danger of Heresy

May 6, 2020 Theology heresy Comments are off for this post

To confess that the cross primarily reveals our value to God is a false doctrine that undermines the good news of God's glorious grace.

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The Irony of the Cross

The Irony of the Cross

April 10, 2020 Bible Study Good Friday Comments are off for this post

In our Lord's Passion we see the greatest example of irony in Scripture as God overturns and makes foolish the world's wisdom.

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he could not save himself

He Could Not Save Himself

April 8, 2020 Bible Study Good Friday Comments are off for this post

In an ironic twist, the words of the Pharisees were actually true— it was precisely because Jesus came to save others that he could not save himself.

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Jesus Christ Descended to the Dead

Christ’s Descent to the Dead is Good News

April 3, 2020 Books books Comments are off for this post

Christ’s descent to the dead is not only a biblically supported and historically confessed doctrine of the Christian church, but it is gloriously good news.

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