The Resident Minister for the James McKeown Worship Centre (JMWC) in the Sakumono Area of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Nelson Adu, has emphasised that the cross of Jesus Christ carries a message of salvation and redemption for all who believe in Him.
He made this assertion when he delivered a sermon on Friday evening, April 2, 2026, during the Easter Convention organised for the English Zone of the Sakumono Area. The convention forms part of this year’s Easter celebrations held under the theme, “The Crucified Jesus Christ Has Risen,” based on Matthew 28:2-7, Mark 16:5-7, and Luke 24:6-7.
Speaking on the sub-theme, “The Journey from the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane,” Pastor Nelson Adu drew significant parallels between the two biblical gardens and highlighted the spiritual benefits humanity received through the events at Gethsemane. He explained that while the fall of humanity occurred in the Garden of Eden, the decisive defeat of Satan began in the Garden of Gethsemane, referencing Genesis 3:1-26 and Matthew 26:36-56.
According to him, Adam sinned in Eden, but Jesus Christ, described as the last Adam, suffered in Gethsemane to atone for the sins of humanity. He noted that although Adam and Eve failed in Eden, Jesus triumphed in Gethsemane through His obedience to God’s will. Pastor Nelson further explained that the troubles, pain, sorrow, sickness, and death that began in Eden found their answer in Gethsemane, where Jesus bore the burdens of humanity and secured joy, deliverance, salvation, and life for all believers.
He also highlighted other contrasts between the two gardens, noting that the conflict in Eden took place during the day, while the struggle in Gethsemane occurred at night. He added that while humanity was lost through Adam’s fall in Eden, victory was secured in Gethsemane through Christ’s submission. He further explained that whereas Adam was cursed to labour and sweat because of sin, Jesus’ intense agony in Gethsemane caused His sweat to fall like drops of blood upon the cursed ground, symbolising redemption.
Pastor Nelson Adu concluded by recounting the arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane, explaining that He was taken before Annas and later Caiaphas, where He was falsely accused and condemned despite His innocence. He stressed that Christ endured these trials for the sins of humanity, culminating in His crucifixion for the redemption of mankind.
Report by Yaa Asantewaah Adu Boahene
