An unbelievably generous exchange.



2 Cor 5:21

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Sometimes a trade seems too good to be true: Swapping a beater for a brand new free car or an empty wallet for a blank check.

At the cross, the sin and rebellion that keeps you from God is placed on Christ. You received his righteousness.

It might seem too good to be true, but it's what God did for you.

Why does God's grace at the cross surprise you most? Who is one person you know that needs to hear about this trade?

 

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