The document discusses the foundational role of faith and the destructive effects of sin, which causes chaos and suffering in the world. It emphasizes Jesus' crucifixion as a means of reconciliation and liberation from sin, rather than merely a release from pain. Additionally, it highlights Jesus as an intercessor who prays for humanity, showcasing the transformative purpose of the cross.

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Necessity, Beauty Glory&
Luke 23:32-39

2. every house needs a foundation…
…and so does
true faith!

3. the rage of sin
causes…
Violence
Destruction
Disorder
Death

4. the rage of sin
causes…
Nature’s Fury in
the heavens
and the “groaning”
of the earth

5. The whole creation is subject to the
bondage of corruption, groaning and
laboring with birth pains together
until now.

6. Sin introduced
intruders…
confusion
ignorance
weariness
weakness
fear
anger
envy
jealousy
gluttony
nightmares
headaches
rotteness
aging
death

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Romans 8:20-21
“The creation was subject to futility…
but will be delivered from the bondage
of corruption into the Glorious
Liberty of the children of God.”

8. Body Lg - Brown (C)
Ephesians 2:16
“God reconciles both Jew and Gentile
to God in one body through the Cross,
thereby putting to death the enmity
(the barrier of separation between
God and man).”

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Colossians 1:19-20
“And by Him He reconciles all things
to Himself, whether things on earth or
things in heaven, having made peace
through the blood of the Cross.”

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Revelation 21:1-4
“And now I saw a new heaven and a
new earth for the first heaven and the
first earth had passed away… and God
will wipe away every tear from their
eyes; there will be no more death…

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Revelation 21:1-4
nor sorrow, nor crying. There will be
no more pain, for the former things
have passed away.”

12. the purpose of the cross is to
take back what satan has
corrupted, including the soul.

13. Luke 23:32-39

14. jesus died on the cross not to
deliver us from pain, but to
deliver us from sin.

15. Isaiah 53

16. Isaiah 53
Falsely accused
Subject to abuse
Humiliated in front of others
Stolen fromTaken for
granted
Laughed at
Taken advantage of
Unwarrantedrejection

17. the great
intercessor
Luke 3:21-22: Jesus
begins in prayer
Luke 23:34: Jesus
ends in prayer
Romans 8:26: Jesus
prays for us today

18. the great
intercessor
“Father…”
“Forgive them…”
“They know not what
they do.”

19. Abraham Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln

20. CrossthE
Necessity, Beauty Glory&
Luke 23:32-39