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THERE IS HEALING AT THE CROSS,

by Charles (Chuck) Robey
03/13/18
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A Praise & Worship Melody

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There is healing at the cross
Healing at the cross
For when I look upon the tree
His mercy is all I see
For there is healing at the cross
Healing there for me

There is healing at the cross
Healing at the cross
For when I look upon the tree
His grace is all I see
For there is healing at the cross
Healing there for me

There is healing at the cross
Healing at the cross
For when I look upon the  tree
My sins are all I see
For there is healing at the cross
Healing there for me

There is healing at the cross
Healing at the cross
For when I look upon the tree
His wounds are all I see
For there is healing at the cross
Healing there for me

There is healing at the cross
Healing at the cross
For when I look upon the tree
I shout for I am free
For there is healing at the cross
Healing there for me

CHORIS

It was mercy mixed with grace
When Jesus took my place
Took my place upon the tree
Took my place to set me free
Now on that cross on bended knee
I come to Him to make my plea
Yes, I come to make my plea

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel - not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (I Cor. 1:17-18)

The cross is probably the most recognized symbol of all time. We see it by the roadside in remembrance of a fallen friend. We see it meticulously      hung in and out of buildings as a representation of religious activity. We see it draped around individuals attire, as an ornament.  We even see it in cemeteries indicating the past religious relationship of a loved one. So what is the message of the cross?

"We are living in a day when the message of the church is changing. Churches, and even whole denominations, are moving away from the old message of salvation through the blood of Jesus, and are moving toward a message of salvation through social activism and good works. The old bloody message of the cross is quickly being replaced by a bloodless message that lacks power and that lacks hope. Instead of hearing the devastating, but life changing news that men are sinners, people hear a message that tells them, "I'm OK and you're OK!" (Taken from the website, sermonnotebook.org)

This "Message of the Cross" started on an old rugged cross atop Mt. Calvary many centuries ago and is still relevant today. It is the one and only true Gospel. (I Cor. 15:1-4)  And regardless of some modern day preaching, Jesus is the only way to God. (John 14:6)     

Simply put, this old rugged cross is what the gospel is all about.  To be saved, from our inherited sins (Romans 3:23), we must accept the sacrificial death of Christ on this cross simply by faith. (Romans 10:9-10).

We cannot pay our way to heaven, work our way to heaven, nor depend on a friend or relative to get us there. It's not turning over a new leaf, so to speak, it's about placing our faith in God's free grace. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

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