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The 7 Dimensions Of The Cross
Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 24, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: 1. THE PASSION OF THE CROSS 2. THE PURPOSE OF THE CROSS 3. THE POWER OF THE CROSS 4. THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 5. THE PRIMACY OF THE CROSS 6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS 7. THE POSTULATE OF THE CROSS
and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."
In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."
For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.
That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care,
trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories
that would follow.
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached
the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
6. THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS
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The cross of Christ is an amazing paradox of a victory which appeared as a defeat. When Jesus was crucified it looked like a defeat for Jesus but in reality
it was a victory. Jesus won the victory over Satan on the cross. The plan of God to provide redemption to humanity from sin , sickness , curses , demonic
bondage and eternal damnation was successfully fulfilled at the cross.
The rulers of this world did not understand the plan of God. There is great power in the cross to draw the people to Christ. Even in our lives the cross we
carry may appear difficult and painful but it reality it brings great blessings upon our lives. Our sufferings for the sake of Christ brings eternal rewards
for us. But we must be careful not bring needful sufferings in our lives through our own sins and errors.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
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No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.
None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself."
He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die.
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
MATTHEW 5: 10-12
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
