“Boasting in the Cross”

(Galatians 6:14-18)

 

WHY BOAST IN THE CROSS?

 

THE CROSS HAS THE POWER TO FREE US FROM THE WORLD’S BONDAGE.

 

“The World” – cosmos

 

“The World” – the system of the world

 

Where is the world going?  Where are you going?

 

THE CROSS CAN DO WHAT THE FLESH CANNOT DO.

 

What really matters?

 

“New Creation”

 

How can I get that?

 

2 Corinthians 5:17

 

“New” – not another, but _______ different!

 

THE CROSS HAS THE POWER TO BRING SALVATION.

 

“Follow” – an invitation to all

 

John 3:16-18 2 Peter 3:9

 

2 Corinthians 5:15 1 Timothy 2:1-7

 

“Rule”:  the _____________/standard

 

We cannot change the rules.

We can accept or reject God’s offer.

 

“Peace” –

 

“Mercy” –

 

Romans 8:7; 5:10 Ephesians 2:1-3

 

“The Marks of Jesus”

 

Verse 18—A Final Declaration of Grace

 

 

 

“AMEN” – SO BE IT!