{"id":12620,"date":"2026-01-09T01:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servias.org\/?p=12620"},"modified":"2025-12-26T08:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T14:11:06","slug":"the-revelation-of-the-cross","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/servias.org\/?p=12620","title":{"rendered":"The Revelation Of The Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Cross is the foundation of your identity in Christ!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video explains that the cross accomplished far more than just forgiving sins. It fundamentally changed humanity&#8217;s spiritual condition, relocating believers from the power of darkness into God&#8217;s Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key takeaways from the video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defeat of satan&#8217;s authority: The cross was satan&#8217;s greatest defeat, stripping him of his legal claim, dominion, and right to enslave humanity. Forgiveness alone would not have been enough, as believers could still be powerless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crucifixion of the old nature: The cross didn&#8217;t just remove sins committed; it ended the &#8220;sinner&#8221; that one was, crucifying the old man and making believers a new creation in Christ. This new creation provides a new identity and authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union with God: The cross opened the door to a profound union with God, bringing believers into God rather than just near Him. <strong>This union means that what happened to Christ\u2014His death, burial, resurrection, and seating\u2014legally happened to believers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Destruction of Legal Debt and Fear: The cross blotted out the &#8220;handwriting of ordinances,&#8221; the legal record of spiritual debt, disarming satan&#8217;s accusations. It also destroyed the power of death, the root of all fears, delivering believers from lifelong bondage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impartation of Righteousness and Dominion: The cross imparted righteousness, not as a feeling, but as a position and nature, restoring believers&#8217; standing before God and empowering them with boldness. It also restored humanity&#8217;s right to dominion, making believers rulers in life rather than victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dwelling Place of God: The cross made believers the literal dwelling place of God, enabling the Spirit of God to inhabit them. This union means Christ&#8217;s authority, victory, life, and righteousness are all available to believers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foundation of Identity: The cross is not just a past event but a present reality and the foundation of a believer&#8217;s identity, allowing them to live from victory rather than waiting for it. The video concludes by stating that the cross also redeemed and sanctified the physical body, giving it a significant role in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why the Cross Did More Than Forgive Your Sins | E.W. Kenyon Teachings\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7yhH-PK7YQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cross is the foundation of your identity in Christ! This video explains that the cross accomplished far more than just forgiving sins. 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