FIELD NOTES vol. 3 - Why Does the Cross Matter?

Many talk about the cross, but have you stopped to think why it matters? If we really lived like the cross matters, then maybe the world would look different. In this Field Note, Bethany Barr Phillips discusses the profound significance of Jesus's death on the cross. She outlines three key reasons why the crucifixion matters: (1) It allows for a full relationship with God, (2) highlights our inability to save ourselves, and (3) emphasizes that we cannot pay for our own sins. The discussion also touches on the love of God revealed through the cross and the importance of sharing this message with others. Takeaways Without the cross, Christianity lacks its core message. Believing in Jesus means accepting the full weight of the cross. "[Christ's] death is the foundation of our hope, the promise of our triumph." - Billy Graham J.I. Packer: “The cross of Christ is a revelation of the love of God, for it reveals what that love is prepared to suffer for the one loved.” Pioneer Assembly Substack Pioneer Assembly Book Club Pioneer Assembly Instgram Contact Bethany   Chapters 00:00 - The Significance of Jesus's Death 02:00 - Understanding Our Relationship with God 04:24 - The Need for Salvation 06:46 - The Power of the Cross