Preaching the Cross, Part 2: Before You Preach the Cross

"Before you preach the cross, you must know the cross." What do I mean?

To answer this question from my previous post, I offer this:

When I say, "Before you preach the cross, you must know the cross," I mean that you must come to the cross of Christ before you can preach the cross. Any person who has grown up in the church or has ever attended can preach about the cross, but no one can preach of the cross until they have bowed the knee to the crucified, buried and risen Savior.

Be reminded that this is not a "stop and go" way of coming to the cross. Rather, this is a "come to the cross, cling to the Savior and let the gospel marinate" way of coming to the cross. Furthermore, being able to preach the cross of Christ is not about having knowledge about the cross, but rather, it is about being changed by the gospel then allowing the Holy Spirit to preach the life-changing power of the gospel through you.

Have you been to the cross?

Next: Preaching the Cross, Part 3: Living A Cross-Centered Life