Bless and Praise the Lord

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the Apostle Paul's declaration in Galatians 6:14 that he will only glory in the cross of Jesus Christ, highlighting the cross as a symbol of shame transformed into a symbol of salvation and power. It explains the necessity of Christ being both fully God and fully man to pay the infinite penalty for sin, and the cross accomplishing reconciliation, redemption, and deliverance from God's wrath. The message also stresses the personal nature of salvation, the gift of faith given on behalf of Christ, and the practical impact of the cross on believers' lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to glory solely in the cross and the salvation it brings.