https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5C9FfVA-OI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVCeHRkWcY
Near the Cross
by Randolph Gonce, April 13, 2019
Jesus, keep me near the cross.
Let me hang my head in shame,
as I remember You bore my blame
upon that tree on Calvary.
And may I clearly see
the love that You have for me
by hanging on that cruel tree
at Calvary.
Help me change my mind from sin,
longing deeply from within,
for a new life that began
at Calvary.
Plunged me in the fountain free,
being fully immersed in Thee,
so that my sins did flee;
fully cleansed at Calvary.
Immersed in water in Your name,
your promises to claim,
by fully trusting in Your aim
at Calvary.
Help me walk with You each day,
bearing my cross upon the way,
knowing I must suffer too,
with You at Calvary.
On that day when You return,
the temporary things will burn,
and all who trust in You will see,
glorification from Calvary.
And we will live eternally
by the river of life that flows,
giving life to all He knows,
by His blood at Calvary.
The Preeminence of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Yes, the gospel is a bloody message. Those who do not believe are offended by it. But for all who believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, it is a glorious message. It speaks of God's love for us. It opens the door to righteousness to all who truly believe and trust in Him.
Philippians 2 English Standard Version (ESV)
Christ's Example of Humility
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Yes, every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. When He comes in His glory, the temporary things will melt. And those who trust in Him will be glorified and be caught up to meet Him in the air.. 1 Thes 4.
Gal 6:14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which[b] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
As I take up my cross daily, and follow Jesus, seeking to please Him, I am strengthened by His Holy Spirit, Who reminds me of what I have learned from the Holy Scriptures. He gives me strength and encouragement. He gives me hope centered in the resurrection. Jesus was taken down from the cross, buried, and rose from the grave early Sunday morning, and moved my vision to the open grave. His resurrection gives hope of eternal life to all who truly trust in Him.
https://rgonce.blogspot.com/2013/03/jesus-in-hades.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGq0J9IGmxQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpVCeHRkWcY
Near the Cross
by Randolph Gonce, April 13, 2019
Jesus, keep me near the cross.
Let me hang my head in shame,
as I remember You bore my blame
upon that tree on Calvary.
And may I clearly see
the love that You have for me
by hanging on that cruel tree
at Calvary.
Help me change my mind from sin,
longing deeply from within,
for a new life that began
at Calvary.
Plunged me in the fountain free,
being fully immersed in Thee,
so that my sins did flee;
fully cleansed at Calvary.
Immersed in water in Your name,
your promises to claim,
by fully trusting in Your aim
at Calvary.
Help me walk with You each day,
bearing my cross upon the way,
knowing I must suffer too,
with You at Calvary.
On that day when You return,
the temporary things will burn,
and all who trust in You will see,
glorification from Calvary.
And we will live eternally
by the river of life that flows,
giving life to all He knows,
by His blood at Calvary.
Jesus made peace by His sacrifice for sins upon the cross. The wages of sin is death. Sin separates us from God. All have sinned and missed the mark of righteousness. A sufficient sacrifice was required to pay the price for the sins of all human kind. Read Isaiah 53 and Psalms 22.
The sacrifice of Jesus is pictured by the Passover Lamb, the Scapegoat, and the ram that took Isaac's place on the altar. See https://rgonce.blogspot.com/2013/03/pictures-of-salvation.html
Col 1:13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
The Preeminence of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23 if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Yes, the gospel is a bloody message. Those who do not believe are offended by it. But for all who believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, it is a glorious message. It speaks of God's love for us. It opens the door to righteousness to all who truly believe and trust in Him.
Philippians 2 English Standard Version (ESV)
Christ's Example of Humility
2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Yes, every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. When He comes in His glory, the temporary things will melt. And those who trust in Him will be glorified and be caught up to meet Him in the air.. 1 Thes 4.
Gal 6:14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which[b] the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And as for all who walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
https://rgonce.blogspot.com/2013/03/jesus-in-hades.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGq0J9IGmxQ
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