The Foursquare Gospel – The Cross: Where Salvation Begins

The Cross is the foundation.

Without salvation, there’s no Spirit baptism, no healing, no hope of Christ’s return.

The Cross tells us who Jesus is and who we are.

The Cross is where our were nailed, our was canceled, and was defeated.
Because of Jesus, we are , , , and .

We need a Savior.

“You are to give Him the name , because He will His people from their .” (Matthew 1:21)

The reality of sin.

“For have sinned.” (Romans 3:23)
Sin is more than bad choices; sin is from God.

The good news of the Cross.

“While we were still , Christ for us.” (Romans 5:8)
At the Cross we see God’s , God’s , and God’s .

How salvation becomes ours.

“If you with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
Salvation isn’t ; it’s a we receive by faith.

3 Takeaways

Jesus is our
Sin is from God
Salvation is

5 Questions

In what ways have I tried to “earn” God’s love, and how does the Cross remind me that salvation is a gift?

If sin is separation from God, what are some areas of my life where I may be drifting from Him?

How does knowing that Jesus became the bridge over the gap of sin change the way I see my relationship with God today?

Do I believe not only that Jesus is the Savior of the world, but that He is my Savior? How is that personal for me?

How can I share the message of the Cross — God’s justice, mercy, and love — with someone in my life who needs to hear it?