Cross: Manifestation of Grace
The word of the Cross is, to those who are perishing, absolute folly. But to those of us being saved, it is the very power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18). As we journey through the Lenten season, our focus often narrows to the somber physical toll of the crucifixion - the "Place of a Skull," the crown of thorns, and the agonizing cry of "Away with him!" (John 19:15-19). Yet, beneath the blood and the shame lies the most vibrant display of divine favor ever recorded. The Cross is not merely a tragedy of history; it is the Manifestation of Grace. It is the intersection where the Law’s requirement for blood meets God’s infinite love for the world (John 3:16). To understand the Cross is to understand a God who does not wait for us to become "worthy," but instead offers His saving grace. The Necessity of the Sacrifice Before we can marvel at the Grace of the Cross, we must understand the demand of the Law. Under the old "administration," almost everythin...
