Why the Cross? Understanding the Purpose of the Crucifixion and Resurrection

April 06, 2026

Michael Boyd

Why the Cross? Understanding the Purpose of the Crucifixion and Resurrection WATCH US ON YOUTUBE LIVE @ http://www.youtube.com/gracechurch-slus/live Listen on Podbean https://www.podbean.com/lsw/Grace1?lsid=kA1Xxtzvu6l I. The Problem of Sin Created sinless One command → penalty: death The Fall: disobedience → spiritual & physical death Humanity’s condition: sinful nature “All have sinned…” II. Our Helpless Condition We cannot fix ourselves (Romans 7) God’s justice requires death OT sacrifices: blood required God covers sin with sacrifice III. God Provides the Perfect Sacrifice God’s love: John 3:16 Jesus: the Lamb of God He became sin for us “It is finished” Veil torn → access to God IV. The Resurrection Without resurrection → no hope “He is risen” Christ the firstfruits Victory over death V. The Invitation Meet Jesus as Judge or Savior Believe → not condemned Jesus heals broken lives Conclusion The cross: sin required death The resurrection: Jesus gives life How will you meet Jesus? Grace Baptist Church of Second Life HTTPS://PODPOINT.COM/GRACE-BAPTIST-CHURCH-OF-SECOND-LIFE-PODCAST WEBSITE https://gracebaptistofsecondlife.godaddysites.com