Trinity Missionary Church Podcast

This week we begin a message series on the Cross of Jesus. The cross is an image that is quite common in our society. Simply look around, and you will see crosses on necklaces, earrings, pens, keychains, bumper stickers and bookmarks. It is odd that such a graphic symbol of torture, anguish and shame would be so common, but don't let the familiarity of the symbol fool you. To the follower of Christ, the cross is a symbol of life and salvation, juxtaposed to those who are walking away from Jesus. To those not following Jesus, the cross is just some wood and nails used to instill fear and shame. Paul wrote it this way in 1 Corinthians 1:18, "For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God." All doctrine of God, man and salvation hinge on the cross. As Christians, we are to be very cross centered. Let me make this discussion very personal for you. "How has the cross changed you?" How you answer this question speaks volumes about you