The Cross is Greater than the Curse | Pastor Ed Newton | CBC

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Religion vs Christianity | What Christ Has Already Done Religion says, “Do more.” Christianity says, “It is finished.” In The Cross Is Greater Than the Curse, we walk through Galatians 3 to confront the subtle danger of legalism and rediscover the power of what Christ has already done. Paul’s words to the Galatian church are sharp and urgent because the issue is serious. When religion replaces grace, the cross is distorted and freedom is lost. Paul rebukes the Galatians for trying to finish in human effort what began by the Spirit. They had seen Christ clearly portrayed as crucified, yet they drifted back toward performance-based righteousness. Religion depends on rules, striving, and self-improvement. Grace depends on faith, surrender, and the finished work of Jesus. This message reminds us that righteousness has always come by faith. Abraham was counted righteous not because of works, but because he believed God. The same is true today. Grace is not something we graduate from; it is the foundation of our faith. At the center of the message is this truth: Christ became a curse so we could be free. Jesus did not simply help us manage sin; He bore the full weight of the curse on the cross. Every accusation, every failure, every condemnation was placed on Him. Because of the cross, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Faith does more than forgive; it restores identity. In Christ, we are no longer slaves trying to earn approval. We are sons and daughters, fully accepted, fully loved, and fully secure. The Spirit confirms this identity and reorients our lives around inheritance instead of insecurity. The gospel also creates true unity. In Christ, barriers fall. Labels lose their power. We are clothed in Christ, united not by background, performance, or position, but by grace. What religion divides, the cross unites. This message is a call to stop striving and start trusting. Stop adding to the gospel. Stop carrying what Christ already carried. The cross is not just enough; it is greater than every curse. What religion demands, Christ has already done. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

Topics

• Leadership
• Jesus Christ