The Daily Nugget

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In Christianity the cross is a symbol of the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf,when He took all our sins so that we may be redeemed,the cross represents a triumph over death and sin.The cross was a tool of torture and excecution, but Jesus turned it into a symbol of faith, hope and the new life believers receive through Jesus death and resurrection.The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s love for humanity and also represents a transtition for believers of “crossing over” into a new life as a “new creation” in Christ. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come”.(2 Corinthians 5:17). 

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The Meaning of The Cross

17 They took Jesus, therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha.   18 There they crucified Him, and with Him two other men, one on either side, and Jesus in between.   19 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It was written, "JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS."   20 Therefore many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Latin and in Greek.   21 So the chief priests of the Jews were saying to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews'; but that He said, 'I am King of the Jews.'"   22 Pilate answered, "What I have written I have written."   

(John 19:17-22)

The cross was a tool used by the Roman government to execute criminals. Before Jesus’ resurrection, it was a symbol of damnation and shame. But the moment Jesus rose from His grave, God transformed it into a symbol of hope. Today when we consider the cross, we think about… 

Jesus’ perfect life :- Our Saviour left heaven to dwell on earth and become one of us. While here, He accomplished the work His Father had given Him—and He did so without sinning (John 5:19). Because of His perfect life, Jesus was qualified to be our substitute and bear God’s judgement for our sins. 

 Crucifixion:- Jesus went willingly to the cross in order to reconcile us to God. He suffered a painful death, and through His sacrifice, our sin debt has been paid. God’s justice was completely satisfied that day. No further action is required. 

Resurrection:- Three days after Jesus was buried, God raised Him from the dead, and the way to heaven was opened for all who trust in the Son. Our Savior conquered death and made it possible for us to dwell with Him forever. 

Jesus came to earth, lived perfectly, died, and rose again to give us access to God and a home with Him forever.The next time you see a cross, let it remind you of Jesus’ great love and how much He wants to have a relationship with you.