March 2002

"But God forbid that I should glory,
save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by whom the world is crucified unto me,
and I unto the world."
Galatians 6:14

"I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. It is the power of God unto salvation," says Paul to the Romans (1:16), and there is no other power that can save us. That was the power that was released upon the cross, and the testimony of the saints of the centuries has been that Christ has set us free.

The prisoner leaps to lose his chains;
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.*

Here is one of the most wonderful things about the cross. Here is one of the most glorious reasons for glorying in the cross. Here Christ defeated our ultimate enemy, the devil, the one who originally brought man and the universe down. He was cast out, he was defeated. He has been put in chains. And finally, he is going to be completely and utterly destroyed. He will be cast into the lake of fire with the beasts and all the false prophets. And he will have no more power.

Have you seen 'the Conqueror renowned as you have looked at the cross? Have you seen Him now? If you have, you will join me in saying these words:

Onward march, all-conquering Jesus,
Gird Thee on Thy mighty sword.
Sinful earth can ne'er oppose Thee,
Hell itself quails at Thy word.
Thy great name is so exalted,
Every foe shrinks back in fear.
Terror creeps through all creation,
When it knows that Thou are near.**

Do you see Him there at the cross, taking these principalities and powers and the devil, and putting them to an open shame, triumphing over them in it; ridiculing them, and defeating them; smashing them? At the moment when they were glorifying in their own victory, they were finally and completely defeated and routed.

O Jesus, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In whom all joys are found!

"God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
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* Isaac Watts
** William Williams

Excerpt from "The Triumph of the Cross from "The Cross" by Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
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	March 2002 Issue 2 Volume 3
Title: "The Triumph of the Cross" Author: Martyn Lloyd-Jones "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." Galatians 6:14 *** * *** "I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. It is the power of God unto salvation," says Paul to the Romans (1:16), and there is no other power that can save us. That was the power that was released upon the cross, and the testimony of the saints of the centuries has been that Christ has set us free. The prisoner leaps to lose his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest.* Here is one of the most wonderful things about the cross. Here is one of the most glorious reasons for glorying in the cross. Here Christ defeated our ultimate enemy, the devil, the one who originally brought man and the universe down. He was cast out, he was defeated. He has been put in chains. And finally, he is going to be completely and utterly destroyed. He will be cast into the lake of fire with the beasts and all the false prophets. And he will have no more power. Have you seen 'the Conqueror renowned as you have looked at the cross? Have you seen Him now? If you have, you will join me in saying these words: Onward march, all-conquering Jesus, Gird Thee on Thy mighty sword. Sinful earth can ne'er oppose Thee, Hell itself quails at Thy word. Thy great name is so exalted, Every foe shrinks back in fear. Terror creeps through all creation, When it knows that Thou are near.** Do you see Him there at the cross, taking these principalities and powers and the devil, and putting them to an open shame, triumphing over them in it; ridiculing them, and defeating them; smashing them? At the moment when they were glorifying in their own victory, they were finally and completely defeated and routed. O Jesus, King most wonderful, Thou Conqueror renowned, Thou Sweetness most ineffable, In whom all joys are found! "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." __________ _________ * Isaac Watts ** William Williams Excerpt from "The Triumph of the Cross from "The Cross" by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. ________ * * * JoyPals.com-ReformedWomen will began a new Bible Study in mid-April from the book "The Sovereignty of God" by Arthur Pink. Come and study with us! Click To view previous articles: Heavenly Notes Archive Need some spiritual encouragement? Additional reading of the Puritan Prayers on-site here will surely bless your soul. Puritan Prayers *** * *** Heavenly Notes Address: The JoyPals Network http://www.joypals.com
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