What does it mean, “Jesus died for our sins”?
Christians will be familiar with the idioms: “God sacrificed his only son” and “Jesus died for our sins.” For many Christians, the meaning of the phrases is confusing at best and horrifically sad at worst. How could God “sacrifice” his only son? And what does Jesus’ death have to do…
Despite our shortcomings, God loves us!
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. - Romans 5:8
We must not forget the heartfelt sacrifice God made for us.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5
Piece of Jesus’ cross may have been unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologist conducting a dig at the 1,350-year-old Balatlar Church in Turkey’s Sinop Province, have uncovered a stone chest with crosses etched in the rock, that they believe contains a piece of the wooden cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. Turkish historians and archaeologists noted that the church was…
