Tag Archives: Jesus death on the cross

Cost of Redemption

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

. . . you were bought at a price. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 6:20 Paul uses the term, redemption, as one of the processes by which Christ secured salvation for believers. He states that redemption comes from Christ (Romans 3:24). Paul … Continue reading →

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A Change in Status

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! (NIV) Romans 5:10 The basic idea of reconciliation is … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NIV) Romans 5:8 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (NIV) John … Continue reading →

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Cross Carrying

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. (NIV) Luke 9:23 Looking back at the cross we see. . .pain, agony, ridicule. . … Continue reading →

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The Lamb of God

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a … Continue reading →

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