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The Hope of The Cross
It is All About Grace
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see a cross? For some, it is a symbol of remembrance for loved ones who have passed away. They are placed at locations of a tragic, fatal accident. They are worn around people’s necks, and put on churches. Some symbolize Christianity. Crosses are a big part of the culture we live in. But what is the true message of the cross.
The cross is a symbol of hope.
The spiritual message of a cross is all about hope. It is the message of grace bestowed upon humanity by a loving, heavenly father, for all those who enter into a relationship with God through Jesus, His Son. “To all who receive him, and believe in His name, He gives the right to become children of God”(John 1:12).
The real message is that a person does not have to try to be saved! You don’t have to be a part of a legalistic religion with a lot of rules to follow, or do work to earn your salvation. It is a symbol of freedom in a relationship with a God of grace.
When Jesus died upon the cross there was an earthquake.
