The cross--or the resurrection

Most importantly, without the resurrection of Christ, the cross of Christ is simply the shameful but appropriate death of a messianic pretender and possible threat to the Roman status quo—not the death of the Son of God or Lord of glory. Indeed, Christ's cross is meaningless for Paul without the resurrection. —Inhabiting the Cruciform God, pp. 139-140

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You can't forget the resurrection! Yes, the death of Jesus without the resurrection is meaningless. Without the resurrection death is still victorious. But, with the resurrection, we can live new lives!
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