What happens at the cross is different than what happens to you after the Cross. Becoming a Christian means that you agree to the disciplines of a life of holiness.
Ephesians 2:8-10 AT THE CROSS
You are saved by grace
Ephesians 2:10 AFTER THE CROSS
You are called to ‘good works’
Ephesians 2:8 AT THE CROSS
You are a sinner saved by grace
1st Thess 4:1-8 AFTER THE CROSS
You are a disciple walking in sanctification
Revelation 1:5b AT THE CROSS
The blood cleanses you of all past sins
Ephesians 5:26 AFTER THE CROSS
The Word of God obeyed sanctifies you
1st Peter 1:18,19 AT THE CROSS
The power of the blood saves you
1st John 2:15-17 AFTER THE CROSS
A holy life separated from the world is biblical evidence of genuine salvation
John 3:16 AT THE CROSS
Agape love saves you
2nd Cor 5:14 AFTER THE CROSS
Agape love compels you
Colossians 1:13 AT THE CROSS
Jesus saves your from the dominion of sin
Romans 6:14 AFTER THE CROSS
Jesus gives you dominion over sin
Titus 3:5-6 AT THE CROSS
Jesus is your Saviour
Philippians 3:8 AFTER THE CROSS
Jesus is your Lord. At the cross Jesus is not yet the Lord of your life. So while
He indeed is Lord of the Universe, you have not personally allowed Him that
recognition. After the cross, He is both Savior and Lord.
1st Cor 15:3 AT THE CROSS
Christ is crucified for you
Galatians 5:16-24 AFTER THE CROSS
You crucify your flesh with it’s passions and desires
2nd Corinthians 7:1
“Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
Titus 2:11-14
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.”
