March 22, 2026: The Cross: God’s Selflessness and Love

Matthew 16:24, Romans 5:1-2; I John 4:8a-12 

How does the cross save us from our sins? Does it only make a difference for us after we die? While some atonement theories focus on the implications of the cross for our afterlife, these two have to do with how we live life here on earth. The cross was not only a means for eternal life, but for abundant life here and now. But how?

Reflection Questions: These two theories have a very different emphasis from the others. What does it mean to you to live a cruciform life? How does the cross impact your daily living?