The cross actually saves us by us being crucified to it. When we die with Christ we also live with Christ...in His life. That is the salvation of God. The power of the cross causes us to be dead in Christ so that we can enter into Christ and walk as He walked....so that we might know the power of His resurrection.
Jesus did His part by providing the way to the Father. It is up to us to be willing to lose all things...even our lives...to gain Christ and BE with the Father in His holiness, rest and peace.
Jesus did His part by providing the way to the Father. It is up to us to be willing to lose all things...even our lives...to gain Christ and BE with the Father in His holiness, rest and peace.