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Comment from Dean Kuch
"He is the stone which...became the chief corner stone." (Acts 4:11)
The Bible teaches repeatedly that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and foundation of our faith, not his actions, not what He did on the cross, but Him. He is the cornerstone. The Bible teaches repeatedly that we are to have faith in Christ:
"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus." (Gal 3:26)
Jesus' actions of submitting to death on the cross and his shedding of his blood for our sins is the reason we have salvation. What Jesus did was His action, but it was not Him. An action is not a person. An action is not someone that can answer your prayers or change you or save you. An action is only a thing.
Just like the cross He died upon--it is only a "thing."
The Bible's real teaching on the cross is a beautiful and magnificent thing that centers on Jesus and the love of the Father for us in sending his only unique son to die and shed His blood for us, and that precious sinless blood washes away our sins. The cross exemplifies Jesus' self-denial and sacrifice of Himself because He loves us.
In Hebrews we are told that "without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." (Hebrews 9:22)
~Dean
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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"He is the stone which...became the chief corner stone." (Acts 4:11)
The Bible teaches repeatedly that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and foundation of our faith, not his actions, not what He did on the cross, but Him. He is the cornerstone. The Bible teaches repeatedly that we are to have faith in Christ:
"For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus." (Gal 3:26)
Jesus' actions of submitting to death on the cross and his shedding of his blood for our sins is the reason we have salvation. What Jesus did was His action, but it was not Him. An action is not a person. An action is not someone that can answer your prayers or change you or save you. An action is only a thing.
Just like the cross He died upon--it is only a "thing."
The Bible's real teaching on the cross is a beautiful and magnificent thing that centers on Jesus and the love of the Father for us in sending his only unique son to die and shed His blood for us, and that precious sinless blood washes away our sins. The cross exemplifies Jesus' self-denial and sacrifice of Himself because He loves us.
In Hebrews we are told that "without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." (Hebrews 9:22)
~Dean
Comment Written 25-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you for the great review my friend. Hugs, Teri
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Sure thing.
Comment from c_lucas
The Bible teaches us that the Way of the Cross leads Home. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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The Bible teaches us that the Way of the Cross leads Home. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you Charlie for the great review. hugs, Teri
Comment from tfawcus
The icon of the cross gives great focus to our prayers and contemplation. It is a constant reminder of the sacrifice made by Jesus for the remission of sins. Your poem elucidates it well.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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The icon of the cross gives great focus to our prayers and contemplation. It is a constant reminder of the sacrifice made by Jesus for the remission of sins. Your poem elucidates it well.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you for the great review. hugs, Teri
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written spiritual and uplfting poem. We all always find peace and rest when we go to God with our problems we encounter.
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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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A very well-written spiritual and uplfting poem. We all always find peace and rest when we go to God with our problems we encounter.
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Comment Written 25-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2016
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Thank you for the great review. Hugs, Teri
