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Victory at the Cross

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AMY TURNER

The book of Colossians teaches that before knowing Christ, people were spiritually dead because of sin. Through Jesus, God brings new life and forgives every wrong. The debt of sin, which carried demands of judgment, was removed when Jesus went to the cross. That moment was not a defeat but a decisive act where the power of evil was broken.

The scripture explains that rulers and authorities of darkness were disarmed and shamed openly. Satan and his demons did not succeed at the cross. Some may think that victory for Christ only came with the resurrection, but the truth is that Satan’s downfall was sealed the very moment Jesus gave His life. What seemed like loss was actually the destruction of the enemy’s power.

The cross is where Christ’s sacrifice ended sin’s claim and exposed the weakness of evil. The resurrection later revealed this victory fully, and the crushing of Satan happened when Jesus died for humanity.

Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, so that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

Hebrews 2:14

Why Christians Embrace the Cross as a Symbol

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AMY TURNER

Throughout history, different faiths and belief systems have chosen symbols to represent what they stand for. Christians, however, chose one of the most unlikely symbols: a cross. In ancient times, the cross was a tool of public shame, suffering, and death. It seems unusual that followers of Jesus would cling to such a painful image when they could have chosen a manger, an empty tomb, or a dove, each carrying their own powerful meaning.

Yet, the cross lies at the heart of Christian belief. It was on the cross that Jesus carried the weight of humanity’s sin. As recorded in John 19:16-17, Jesus was taken away to be crucified, carrying his own cross to a place called Golgotha. The Apostle Paul once declared that he would boast only in the cross of Jesus Christ, for it stands as the place where God’s holiness meets human failure.

To some, the cross is foolishness; to others, it remains a sacred mystery. It is where divine mercy covers human wrongdoing. As we remember the crucifixion, each person should pause and consider: What does the cross mean to you?

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Understanding God’s Love and Justice Through Jesus

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TEXAS GOSPEL VOLUNTEER

God’s love and justice may seem at odds when it comes to human sin, but they are beautifully reconciled through Jesus Christ. Despite our transgressions against God’s laws, His deep love for us compelled Him to provide a way for salvation. This path, however, had to satisfy His perfect justice.

The solution came in an act of divine sacrifice. God Himself, in the person of Jesus, entered our world. Born of a virgin, Jesus was both fully divine and fully human. He lived a sinless life and then willingly bore the punishment for our sins on the cross. This supreme act of love fulfilled the demands of justice, as the penalty for sin was paid in full.

Through Christ’s sacrifice, God demonstrated His love while upholding His justice. As the apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Now, because of Jesus’ work, we can receive forgiveness and eternal life. God remains both loving and just, having provided a way for sinners to be reconciled to Him without compromising His righteous standards.