I am asked "Is it true that Christ died for our sins?"

(or was the question more like: Will you agree that nothing else is as important? If so, my response would be "As important" - As what? -For what purpose?) ... (etc)...

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A jewel in the crown upon the head

of God's anointed leader of us all.

Along with other jewels, it be said:

"not recognized", "rejected", "suffered well", …

"was buried (& descended into hell)".

And these should not be minimized at all.

For ev'ry part is needful to the whole,

and any part you love, you can recall

and speak again - from love, no other mo-

tive's good enough to cause truth to be told,

in this the world of God, where he would show

off how we're made to live. So we are  bold!

We'll learn from him what crucifiction's like,

instead of running off the other way,

and letting others lead, from fear of spikes

in hands and feet (then put up on display).

And learn how we must do as he has done,

and take up our own cross (decidedly).

Decide to do God's will, when its not fun,

as he has said "Come follow after me".

He led the way (not from his need at all)

on how to deal with sin within ourselves:

a slow and painful death, if I recall,

that's willingly deny it, take it's health

and freedom to explore and rule God's world

through this one portal - being my own self.

Responsive love, lets his flag be unfurled

upon "my soil"; I'm in his Commonwealth!

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A jewel upon the head of God's chosen ruler of the world, his son, the leader of humanity, thus ruler of their world - the Christ.

• Christ was sent to Earth in the purposes and counsels of God our Father, at just the right time - and 

• Christ came to Earth, 

• Christ Lived - a good life, no a really Good life, the life of a god!

• Christ was rejected,

• Christ was "made to suffer",

• Christ died (for us to be joined with (follow) him, in both life and death, this we especially need - because of our sins),

• Christ was buried (& descended into hell),

• Christ has risen from the dead,

• Christ Ascended into heaven,

• Christ will come again to Earth, again at "just the right time", set by the Father (from whom all fatherhood gains its name and meaning) as both Ruler & Judge.

• Christ has started to bring in, and through him will all the New Creation of God be brought into being.

• Christ will continue to be happy to live subordinately with his Father, who is the Father of all humanity.

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Don't confuse a jewel in the crown, 

with the headship of the one who wears it!

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