Cross
Sin is a terrible barrier between God and man, but Jesus Christ removed this barrier at the cross by becoming sin for all men (2 Cor. 5:21). Sin is unlike God's holy character and is therefore sinful. There are three types of sin: imputed sin, inherent sin, and personal sin.
Questions on this topic
- What happened to Jesus on the cross?The Basics · Lesson 1–3: The Provision—The Cross
- How would you explain to an unbelieving friend the meaning of Christ's death on the cross? What Scriptures would you use?The Basics
- What are the five stages of spiritual growth on the path from the cross to the crown?The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
See also — other questions tagged with this topic
- How do we know how serious sin is?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- What three things does the Spirit say to unbelievers?The Basics · Lesson 1–4: The Power—The Holy Spirit
- How would you explain to an unbelieving friend who the Holy Spirit is and what is His message to that person? What Scriptures would you use?The Basics
- What is the nature of sin?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about freedom?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about Hell?The Basics
- What is the Bible's teaching on the sin of Adam and its effects on humanity?The Basics · Lesson 1–1: The Problem—Sin
- What are the three kinds of sin and how is each dealt with?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about religion?The Basics
- What is the biblical teaching on redemption?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about the virgin birth?The Basics
- What is confession, and how does it cleanse the believer?The Basics
- Who is the uniquely born Son and why did He enter the human race?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about the substitutionary death of Christ?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about reconciliation?The Basics
- What is the biblical doctrine of propitiation?The Basics · Lesson 1–3: The Provision—The Cross
- What is the nature of the angelic conflict and man's role in it?The Basics · Lesson 1–4: The Power—The Holy Spirit
- Why did Christ die, according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:15?The Basics
- What is the ministry of reconciliation? What is the message of reconciliation?The Basics
- What does “sanctified” mean in Scripture?The Basics
- List at least five reasons why humility is important.The Basics
- Name ten characteristics of the essence of God and explain the meaning of each.The Basics
- How would you explain prayer and the priesthood of the believer to a friend? What Scriptures would you use?The Basics
- What is the purpose of God’s discipline?The Basics · Lesson 3–2: The Danger—Spiritual Retreat/Reversion
- What is the difference between discipline and punishment?The Basics · Lesson 3–2: The Danger—Spiritual Retreat/Reversion
- Based on Philippians 2:1–11, describe the attitude of Jesus Christ toward people, toward Himself, and toward His mission in life.The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- Describe the five stages of spiritual growth. Relate each stage to one of the five Hebrew words for faith.The Basics · Lesson 3–5: The Goal—Spiritual Maturity
- What is the biblical teaching on being a hero of faith?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about God's discipline of His children?The Basics · Lesson 3–2: The Danger—Spiritual Retreat/Reversion
- What is the relationship between truth, grace, and legalism?The Basics
- What is the difference between sins and dead works?The Basics · Lesson 4–1: Perspective—Grace
- What is the royal code of conduct? Name and explain its five laws.The Basics · Lesson 4–1: Perspective—Grace
- What is evil, and how does it differ from sin?The Basics · Lesson 4–2: Perception—Discernment
- Where was sin judged?The Basics · Lesson 4–2: Perception—Discernment
- Explain the five techniques of the Christian life.The Basics · Lesson 4–5: Empowering—The Spirit
- What is the nature of Satan's activity in the last days?The Basics
- What is the Royal Code, and what are its five laws?The Basics · Lesson 4–1: Perspective—Grace
- After the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, how did the nature of the spiritual war change?The Basics · Lesson 5–1: The Enemy—Satan
- What is the difference between the strategic victory and the tactical victory in spiritual war?The Basics · Lesson 5–1: The Enemy—Satan
- What is the source of daily tactical victory?The Basics · Lesson 5–1: The Enemy—Satan
- In what sense is religion the ace up Satan’s sleeve? If Christianity is not a religion, what is it?The Basics · Lesson 5–1: The Enemy—Satan
- How would you explain the arena of spiritual war to a friend? What Scriptures would you use to back your claims?The Basics · Lesson 5–2: The Arena—The Souls of Men
- What is “the good fight of faith”? Why is it good?The Basics · Lesson 5–4: The Victory—Grace and Truth
- Why is the spiritual war described as the good fight of faith?The Basics · Lesson 5–4: The Victory—Grace and Truth
- What does the Bible teach about the righteousness of God?The Basics
- What is our reward in eternity?The Basics
- What is the nature of humility, and how does it relate to our relationship with God?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about baptisms?The Basics
- What does the Bible teach about righteousness?The Basics
- Why is believing in Jesus the only way to heaven?The Basics · Lesson 5–1: The Enemy—Satan
- What is sin?The Basics
- What are the different types of baptisms taught in the New Testament?The Basics
- What is the Fall of man?The Basics
- What is a hero of faith?The Basics
- What is imputation?The Basics · Lesson 2–3: The Commission—Evangelism
- Who is Jesus Christ?The Basics