Will You Take Up the Cross and Follow Jesus

The cross of Jesus is not merely a symbol it is the place of new life.  Jesus died for all mankind because God is not willing that any should perish.  Those who believe in Jesus and in his finished work on the cross are saved, and receive eternal life.  After salvation the new believer must undergo discipleship.  Discipleship begans when one takes up the cross to follow Jesus.  There is no other way to become a disciple of Jesus.