There is a life-giving power for mankind, and this power emanates from the cross, Pastor Samuel Kwadwo Oteng, the Ashtown District Minister of The Church of Pentecost, has declared.
Delivering his sermon on the topic: “The Message of the Cross Is Life,” on Good Friday [March 29, 2024] during the New Tafo Zone Easter Convention at the New Tafo M/A Division School Park, Pastor Oteng emphasised the reality of Jesus’ death on the cross and the suffering He endured for the sake of mankind’s salvation.
“He who knew no sin was made sin for us so that in Him we might become God’s righteousness. All our sins were laid on Jesus,” he stated.
Drawing references from biblical passages such as 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 6:63, Hebrews 4:12, and John 6:68, the Ashtown District Minister stressed the transformative power of the word of God in bringing life to individuals who believe.
Highlighting the significance of a person’s parting words, Pastor Samuel Kwadwo Oteng discussed the seven profound statements Jesus made on the cross before His death, stating that they were essential for humanity’s salvation and shared the inherent lessons with the congregation. He encouraged Christians to embody Jesus’ forgiving nature and serve God with integrity.
The clergyman affirmed that Jesus Christ, as the embodiment of resurrection and life, offers life to all who turn to Him, urging everyone to fully commit themselves to Him for a fulfilled life and divine protection.
The 2024 New Tafo Area Easter Convention was held under the theme: “Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life,” – John 11:25.
Report by Emmanuel Nana Nsiah