C-R-O-S-S

This is taken from an Easter flyer I was given by one of our neighbors!

The C in cross is for Christ. Christ, the Son of God, died on the cross.

"But God proves His own love for us, that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" Romans 5:8

The R is cross in for Reason. The reason Christ died is for sin.

"For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous [that was Jesus] for the unrighteous [that was us], that He might bring you to God." 1 Peter 3:18

The O in Cross is for Outcome. The outcome of sin is death.

" For the wages of sin is death." Romans 6:23

The S in cross in for Substitute. Jesus was our substitute on the cross.

" He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. " 2 Corinthians 5:21

The last S in cross is for Salvation. Because Jesus is our substitute, He is the only one who can offer salvation.

Salvation includes the forgiveness of sin and the gift of eternal life.

My prayer is that all would see the gift they have in Christ. That He is a gentleman and is waiting patiently to be invited into their hearts. May we all see many more miracles this Easter in the salvation of our family and friends!

Blessings!