Calvary

Calvary becomes a symbol of new life after death.  We sing “On a hill Far Away, stood an Old Rugged Cross…” with meaning and joy.  It becomes to us, “The emblem of suffering and same” where our sin was put on Jesus, and He paid our debt of sin. 

The central theme of God’s redemptive plan runs through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. On each page is that thin red line that leads all the way to God’s purposed plan, and at its heart is a place called Calvary. Now let us look at this gruesome place called Calvary.

• Calvary was the place where divine love met sinful man. –John 3:16  Were it not for that place and that death on the Cross of Calvary, we would all be hopelessly lost and helpless to get to God and go to heaven.
• Calvary was the place where God’s Amazing Grace was shown to all who will accept by faith, the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ -. Ephesians 2:8-9 Grace is not based family, nationality, race, who you know or do not know, what you have or do not have…His grace is extended to all!
• Calvary is the place where sin’s price was paid in full - Romans 6:23. Therefore, “Ye are bought with a price…” – 1 Corinthians 7:23.
• Calvary is the place where Satan was defeated. God promised Satan in Genesis 3:15 that “her seed (offspring) would bruise his head.” - Hebrews. 2:14-15.