[Revised] We Died With Him . . . Caught in the Web (Part 2)

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[Revised] We Died With Him . . . Caught in the Web (Part 2)

Yes, He did and Yes, we truly did. Let me explain . . .

He died FOR us . . . for our sins, for the penalty that we deserve. He took our place on that Cross, suffering the eternal punishment that we deserved, so that we wouldn’t have to…So our forgiveness is total and complete and finished, because of HIS death FOR us…BUT what about the power of sin within that still harasses our souls? That’s where the second side of the Cross comes in…

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[Revised] Jesus Died FOR Us and We also Died WITH Him (Part 1)

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[Revised] Jesus Died FOR Us and We also Died WITH Him (Part 1)

Yes, He did and Yes, we truly did. Let me explain . . .

He died FOR us . . . for our sins, for the penalty that we deserve. He took our place on that Cross, suffering the eternal punishment that we deserved, so that we wouldn’t have to…So our forgiveness is total and complete and finished, because of HIS death FOR us…BUT what about the power of sin within that still harasses our souls? That’s where the second side of the Cross comes in…

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Back to the Cross -- our Focus in Crisis and Everyday

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Back to the Cross -- our Focus in Crisis and Everyday

I don’t know about you, but I have been so distracted these past couple weeks. So much to process. So much to try to wrap my head around. So much still going on with COVID-19 ramping up in the US. Whatever Lenten Meditation I traditionally do at this time of the year has been distracted and even sporadic.

Every Lent for the past 8 years, I have shared reflections on Jesus’ words from the cross. I love to think deeply on each of Christ’s words. And even though I wrote them down as the Holy Spirit illumined my mind and heart, I read them fresh as coming from another pen.

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A SAINT ... no longer a "Sinner" because of HIM

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A SAINT ... no longer a "Sinner" because of HIM

Until you rest in the finality of the cross, you will never experience the reality of the resurrection, which is Christ living in and through you.
Bob George, Growing in Grace

Thank you, Patterson Park Church choir, for amplifying two favorite passages of Scripture with this often forgotten hymn.

Glory to you, O our God and Savior!

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