--THE GIFT OF THE CROSS~~

-The Cross is the only means by which we can be saved and become a part of Christ's church, the people who believe in His Name. When Jesus hung there with hands and feet pierced by nails, a divine exchange took place; "He [God} made Him [Christ] who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Cor. 5:21). His life for our life--the gift of God who, in humility, chose to live as a human being and die at the hands of His Creation, that we might no longer be estranged from Him.

He has set us free! As a result of that loving gift, forgiveness of sins and the righteousness of Christ are given to everyone who repents and believes in Jesus as Savior and Lord.

The One who made us--and who has lovingly sustained us even as we have lived apart from Him--has opened Heaven to us.

**Of course, a person can refuse that gift. But all who do will one day be required to stand before Him and give an account for why they turned away from His love. In that moment, they'll receive God's righteous judgment, the truth of their hearts revealed. The Cross is the only hope of salvation --it is the only way to be united with Jesus and live with Him for all eternity. Jehovah G-D is Holy, Righteous and Just. He never forces Himself on anyone. Please call on the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. - [ACTS 2:21] -- bible

Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]