Crucifixion

The Evangelical Herald

Bible Study No. 06-03

THE CRUCIFIXION

I. The Roman Crucifixion

A. Torture -- Long History of Inhumanity to Humanity

The Cruel Heart of Fallen Man

Motives -- Hate, Vengeance, Power

B. History

Various Ancient Cultures

Spartacus -- 6000 Crucified

II. Christ's Crucifixion

A. Physical Sufferings

Manners of Crucifixions

Cause of Death

B. Spiritual Sufferings

The Load of World/Ages' Sin on a Holy Being (Rom 6:6-10)

The Lost of Communion with His Beloved Father (Mt 27:46)

The Temptation of Saving Self (Mt 27:40)

III. What Occurred on the Cross (IPed 1:18,19) (Eph 2:14-18)

A. Defeated Satan -- The Cleansing of the Eternal Cosmos Assured (Col 2:15)

B. Opened Door to Everlasting Life (Rom 5:9)

C. Liberated Us from the Letter of the Law( Col 2:14)

D. Opened Direct Access to the Father

E. Reconciliation/Restoration

IV. What the Cross Revealed -- God's Character

A. Love (Jhn 3:16)

B. Justice

C. Wisdom (Rom 5:18,19)