In the biblical perspective, the believer's point of initial salvation is the beginning of his participatory life in the Gospel with the LORD, who bled to buy him back from sin and the wrath to come. The glorious moment of salvation is the starting point of his daily, participation in the Gospel - the death, burial, and resurrection life of Christ. Christ shed His perfect blood on the cross to atone for mankind's sins, and to redeem and forgive sinners (Col. 1:14). Additionally, His atoning death released divine grace for overcoming victory over all sin, for all who will follow Him. Christ commanded, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." (Matt. 16:24; Heb. 4:14-16) The cross was an execution instrument the Savior bled upon. When taken up by believers, the cross is an instrument of death to the sinful nature and defiling sins of the body. The Father raises up those that are bowed down low in humility, that His glory and power might triumph in victory in the disciple's daily personal life (Mk. 7:20-23; 2 Cor. 4:10-12, 14; Gal. 2:20; 6:14). Discover in this volume: ~ How to sink down deep into the death and burial of Christ, and how God will raise you upward to bear abundant fruit for His glory ~ The importance of loving and honoring the LORD above self, and seeing His grace and power in your life ~ How to discern which leaders are teaching the truth from the many wolves among us ~ How to incorporate the cross in your personal life daily, and live fully pleasing to God ~ The importance of prayer and the cross in expectation of the soon and glorious return of our LORD Jesus Christ www.SafeGuardYourSoul.com
