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    Apr 26, 2009

    The Peace of the Cross

    Passage: Colossians 1:20-21

    Series:In the Shadow of the Cross

    Summary:

    The Peace of the Cross Part 6 Colossian 1:20-21 We experience peace when: 1. We remember the reasons we need it. The reasons include: • The testimony of the scriptures • Our troubled consciences • The turmoil in our relationships with others 2. We receive the reconciliation that brings it. This reconciliation: • Involves a process between God and people. • Required a punishment on the cross. • Pleased God. 3. We respond by reflecting the peace of the cross to others. To do so: • Is a mark of Christianity. • Requires a certain mindset toward others. • Involves us in a ministry of peace.

    Detail:

    The Peace of the Cross

    Part 6

     Colossian 1:20-2 1

     

    We experience peace when:

    1.      We remember the reasons we need it.

       The reasons include:

    • The testimony of the scriptures
    • Our troubled consciences
    • The turmoil in our relationships with others

    2.      We receive the reconciliation that brings it.

       This reconciliation:

    • Involves a process between God and people.
    • Required a punishment on the cross.
    • Pleased God.

    3.      We respond by reflecting the peace of the cross to others.

       To do so:

    • Is a mark of Christianity.
    • Requires a certain mindset toward others.
    • Involves us in a ministry of peace.