The Old Rugged Cross

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The Old Rugged Cross
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The Old Rugged Cross

• The cross was the center of the apostles teaching
• 1 Cor. 123

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1 Cor. 123

• but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a
  stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,

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The Old Rugged Cross

• The cross was the center of the apostles teaching
• 1 Cor. 123
• 1 Cor. 22

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1 Cor. 22

• For I determined not to know anything among you
  except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

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The Old Rugged Cross

• The cross was the center of the apostles teaching
• 1 Cor. 123
• 1 Cor. 22
• The cross should be the turning point in our
  lives.
• We are crucified with Christ
• 1 Cor. 1531

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1 Cor. 1531

• I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in
  Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

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The Old Rugged Cross

• The cross was the center of the apostles teaching
• 1 Cor. 123
• 1 Cor. 22
• The cross should be the turning point in our
  lives.
• We are crucified with Christ
• 1 Cor. 1531
• Gal. 220

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Galatians 220

• I have been crucified with Christ it is no
  longer I who live, but Christ lives in me and
  the life which I now live in the flesh I live by
  faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave
  Himself for me.

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The Old Rugged Cross

• The cross was the center of the apostles teaching
• 1 Cor. 123
• 1 Cor. 22
• The cross should be the turning point in our
  lives.
• We are crucified with Christ
• 1 Cor. 1531
• Gal. 220
• Jesus tells us to take up our cross and follow
  Him
• The cross is the story of the death, burial, and
  resurrection of Jesus

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The Old Rugged Cross

• The Cross
• The cross was located outside the northern walls
  of Jerusalem
• The cross was at a place on a hill where people
  stopped and looked
• Mark 1529-33
• This was a despised place
• Psalm 2216 For dogs have surrounded
  Me         The congregation of the wicked has
  enclosed Me.          They pierced My hands and
  My feet
• There are many songs written about this place

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The Old Rugged Cross

• What the Cross Provided Us
• Romans 58-15
• Redemption
• A change of ownership
• Gave us light
• A change of condition
• Sanctification
• A change of purpose
• Reconciliation
• A change in relationship

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The Old Rugged Cross

• Our Response to the Cross
• Should not be a step-over
• Should reflect a life of love and appreciation
  for Him
• Should reflect the hope we have
• Dont let Jesus down
• Stay close to Him as He is near us