As we are in the Lenten season, we are remembering the sufferings/passion of Christ. The Cross is indeed a very important event in Christian history. Jesus died on the cross for us- for our redemption.
The real question however is --- Did Jesus came ONLY to die?
The purpose of the Incarnation is not only the Cross. It is much more than we ever think. The birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ must be remembered and appreciated with equal and balance significance.
Before the foundation of the world there was a plan...
1. Jesus came for our Adoption
"...even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. ( Ephesians 1:4-5)
2.Jesus came for our Redemption
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses according to the riches of his grace. " ( Ephesians 1:7)
3. Jesus came for reconciliation of all things in him
"as a plan for the fullness of time to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth." Ephesians 1:10
All this things he was able to accomplished not only at the cross but by his birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension.
YES the Cross is very important -- as important as the others that Jesus is...
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