The Cross

  • Dr. Bob Harrington
  • Mar 16, 2008

The Cross

Romans 3:10ff

Bob Harrington

 

LovingGod +    Good People     =   Life inHeaven

 

 

Holy God +      Sinful People       =  Punishment in Hell  

           

Genesis 4:6ff; Genesis 6:5-6

Holiness – God is separate (from humans), he is pure, without sin, rightin all things, and just.

 

     Holy and Loving God     + sinful  people =  God punishes in Hell, but wants allto go to Heaven

 

            Romans3:10ff

 

Holy& Loving God +   Sacrifice for Sin   +    Repentant Faith   by sinful people  = Redemption/Heaven

           

            Romans3:21-26

            1John 1:5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Group Questions

 

1. What are your fondest Easter memories as a child?

2. Which of the views of God (described above) mostinfluenced your thoughts of God as a child? Explain?

3. Which view (if you had to pick one) most influencesyour thoughts now? Explain?

4. Why is the cross necessary for our salvation?  How is it that a holy and loving Godrequires a sacrifice for sin?

5. What can you do to make the most out of Good Friday& Easter Sunday?  What will youdo?

6. Answer the question: “how can we pray for each otherthis coming week?”