Archive for June 2001

Oswald Chambers has observed that, “All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell is terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or less ignore its meaning.” Instead of ignoring its meaning, let’s continue to explore the profound implications of the Cross. When the Lord Jesus resolutely set…

In part two we examined the truths of Romans 6:6-14. Believers are to know that our old man was crucified with Christ, and that we are set free from the authority of sin. Reckoning this spiritual fact as personally true, we have the moral freedom to walk “in newness of life.” However, some who value…

Dimension 2: THE CROSS IS OUR MEANS OF RENEWAL. Not only has Christ died for us, but believers have died with Christ! This is like the width of the Cross–it reaches every aspect of our nature. When I first learned about this I wondered, How could I have died with Christ 2,000 years ago, when…