The Curtain Was Torn in Two – Matthew 27:50-51
At Jesus’ death, God tore the curtain that separated humanity from himself. Atonement for sin had been accomplished, offering us new life.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
At Jesus’ death, God tore the curtain that separated humanity from himself. Atonement for sin had been accomplished, offering us new life.
The power and might of God is displayed in many ways in the Bible. But none more life changing than in the cross of Jesus.
It is through the message of the cross that the power of God works in the lives of believers. The cross truly is good news for us.
Jesus’ death on the cross tore down the dividing wall of hostility separating Jew from Gentile. In his death, the law is fulfilled.
What is Christmas all about? It is God, becoming a man, preparing to offer his life as an atonement for us, so that we might have life,
There are several reasons for the cross. But primary among them is that it is a demonstration of love, good in any language.
We most often see the physical side of the cross. But at the cross, Jesus defeated his enemies, and ours. The cross was his greatest victory.