The criminal who preached the gospel as he was dying
Many Christians are familiar with the penitent thief on the cross next to Jesus in Luke 23. But do we grasp the profound depth of what he said? When you examine his words, you see the gospel.
Why Jesus went to the cross, according to the Bible
People give various reasons for why Jesus died on the cross, reflecting several different theologies and worldviews. But the Bible tells us many times over why He was crucified.