The Cross
Posted at 10:47 PM on May 19, 2008 by OnlyGod4me
The Cross is a symbol of suffering, hate, punishment, and death. Yet it is the Christians supreme symbol of their faith. Why would the cross, the tool of ultimate punishment and slow, agonizing death, be used to represent an omnipotent, and loving God? Here's why: When people, especially Christians, think, see, or hear of the cross, they think of God. Why? Because when God came to earth, He took every single one of our sins away. Our past sins, our present sins, and sins we have not yet committed, He took all away. That is special in itself, but how He took them away is truly extraordinary. The penalty of sin is death, plain and simple. it is the only punishment, but it is the most severe. If God decided He wouldn't die, then we would all burn in hell, eternal punishment for every sinful thing we did. But God did take away our sins. He took every sin of every person upon himself, and He took our punishment. He died for us. And he did so in the most horrible manner. He died... Read More »
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| Name: | Steve P. |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | August 4, 1993 |
| State: | Arizona |
| Country: | United States |
| Hometown: | Portland, Oregon |
| About Me: | Saved by Grace and Born Again! My number one priority in life is God. I live in Prescott and I go to the Heights Church. The place is awesome! If you ever get a chance, come by! I play guitar pretty well, and I'm currently learning bass! I have sooooo much fun with it! They are the most awesome instruments! E-Mail me! I'm s.spaglia.93@gmail.com I love to talk. If you want a friend, mail me, and I'm sure we can work something out. God bless you! S~ |
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| Interested In: | I play acoustic guitar pretty well. I'm learning bass too. I'm in a 'band'. It's a lot of fun. I want to learn piano. I like to read a lot! |
| Favorite Music: | Stellar Kart, Third Day, David Crowder*Band, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Hillsong, Justin Unger, Lincoln Brewster, Big Daddy Weave, Mercy Me, Chris Tomlin, Reliant K, Building 429...and lot's more. Almost anything Christian :D |