“But as for me, I will never boast of anything except the Cross of our LORD Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, & I to the world…”-Gal.6:14
Christianity is united not by emotion or opinion, but by things that are transcendent & eternal. It is bound together by revelations of reality, principles of truth, & laws that govern life…by a vision of God’s glory, ideals of faith (knowing GOD), mercy (Divine benevolence, loving-kindness, & forgiveness), & justice. These ideals need constant articulation.
Christianity is unique because of Christ & His Cross! On that cross, Jesus did what no other religion or prophet ever did…died for our sins & forgave us. Because of that, the Cross makes Christianity another culture, not just a religion!!!
This Christ & His Cross is the focal apex of human history. It plainly shows the heinousness of sin & nature of man. It makes a way of forgiveness consistent with the justice of God. It clearly demonstrates the character, purpose & love of God. And, it calls…challenges us to daily live & walk with a different perspective, commitment & responsibility.
Jesus Christ was not just a martyr dying for principles; different from a patriot dying for country, & more than a president or king dying for citizens/subjects …He was a man dying for the world, the Savior dying for our souls, God for men!
The Way of Jesus Christ is the way of the cross. Other than the “Spirit of Christ,” there is nothing more missing, lacking or essential to experiential/New Testament Christianity than the revelation & application of the truth of the cross. There at
When the revelation of Jesus opens us to a real working of the power of His cross in our lives, it transforms everything. Our thinking, service, worship & priorities are entirely affected.
Although the cross is claimed & spoken of, its purpose & power in the life of a believer depends upon ones’ apprehension of it. The growth & strength of the Christian life is in the power of Christ’s cross & Spirit. It is Christ that adds to us what’s missing & needed by His Spirit, but it is His cross that subtracts (painfully at times) anything in us that needs to be removed. It is by the working of the cross by faith, that we may receive more of the Spirit of Christ (Gal.3:1-2, 6-14).
It is my great desire & fervent prayer that Christians would come to believe Jesus Christ is our life, & increasingly know that His Cross is the power & wisdom of God. I encourage you to read cross scriptures, meditate on Christ’s passion & pray to understand & experience its reality & blessing. May we follow Christ’s way & daily carry the cross.
“You never conquer the mountain…you only conquer yourself.” -James Whitaker,
(The 1st American to reach the summit of
“Yes, I Will”-by Bebo Norman
In the passion of Your sacrifice…I saw the prophecy fulfilled.
The Healer of the world, the wounded Christ,
I heard You say, come follow me,
So I will, yes I will…
Follow You JESUS
all the way up that hill.
Follow You Jesus, all the way up that hill!
To the cross where the river runs
Crimson even still, yes I will…
Follow You Lord, I will.
On the sacred path, You bled for us…Scored and broken, up that hill.
How terrible the cross, how glorious (how glorious)…
I heard You say, come follow me (follow me),
So I will, yes I will…
In my weakness, when I feel afraid,
Hear me Jesus, when I call Your name.
Won't You help me Lord, won't You help me Lord,
Please help me Lord (please help me Jesus),
Can You help me Lord (please help me Lord)?
Follow You Jesus, all the way up that hill.
Follow You Jesus, all the way up that hill!
(I will follow all the way)
To the cross where the river runs
Crimson even still, yes I will…
Follow You, Lord (follow You),
I will (I will follow), yes I will (I will follow You).
…Help me Jesus, when I feel afraid.
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