The Glory of the Cross
The revelation of God’s love to us centers in the cross. Its full significance tongue cannot utter, pen cannot portray, the human mind cannot comprehend. Looking upon the cross of Calvary, we can only say, “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.MHH 243.2
Christ crucified for our sins, Christ risen from the dead, Christ ascended on high, is the science of salvation that we are to learn and to teach.MHH 243.3
It was Christ “Who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.” Philippians 2:6-8, ARV.MHH 243.4
“It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God.” “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He ever lives to make intercession for them.” Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25.MHH 243.5
“We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15.MHH 243.6
It is through the gift of Christ that we receive every blessing. Through that Gift there comes to us day by day the unfailing flow of God’s goodness. Every flower, with its delicate tints and its fragrance, is given for our enjoyment through that one Gift. The sun and the moon were made by Him. There is not a star that beautifies the heavens that He did not make. Every drop of rain that falls, every ray of light shed upon our unthankful world, testifies to the love of God in Christ. Everything is supplied to us through the one unspeakable Gift, God’s only-begotten Son. He was nailed to the cross that all these bounties might flow to God’s workmanship.MHH 243.7
“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” 1 John 3:1.MHH 243.8
“Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear,
Nor has the eye seen any God besides You,
Who acts for the one who waits for Him.”
Isaiah 64:4.MHH 244.1