Developing A Biblical World View

John 12:32: Jesus said He would draw all men to Himself for salvation.

The cross is a central theme of the writings of Paul, who reveals more of its global purposes:

Romans 5:12-21: Through the sin of Adam, judgment came on all men. Through the death of Jesus on the cross, righteousness can come upon all.

II Corinthians 5:14-19: Jesus died "for all" and God, through Jesus, reconciled the world to Himself.

Galatians 1:4: Jesus gave Himself for our sins according to the will of God.

Ephesians 3:6-ll: The heathen nations were to receive the benefits of the atonement of Jesus.

Colossians 1:20: Peace and reconciliation with God through the death of Jesus on the cross.

I Timothy 1:15: Jesus came to save sinners.

I Timothy 2:5-6: There is only one mediator, Jesus Christ, through whom men of every tribe and nation gain access to the one true God.

Hebrews 9:11-12: Jesus suffered once for all the sins of man.

I John 4:9,14: John also draws attention to the worldwide impact of the cross: Jesus was sent into the world to be the Savior of the world.

THE FINISHED WORK

As Jesus faced death on the cross, He said:

. . . To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. (John 18:37)

Through His death on the cross, Jesus proclaimed that the plan of God for reconciling the world was complete. Jesus said:

I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. (John 17:4)