Mark E Crutcher

Wounds From The Cross Mark E Crutcher

On the cross of Calvary, Jesus experienced four excruciating wounds in his body as he died for the sins of humanity. The Roman soldiers pierced his body while he was suspended above the earth creating wounds in his hands, feet, head, and side. The four wounds that Christ received are prophetic echoes of the Four Square Reality of God for evangelism. Each wound released the supernatural power and authority that God has given to the Body of Christ (Church) over spiritual and natural forces of creation in the earth realm in our evangelistic efforts. Each wound released four different aspects of the evangelistic nature of Christ's sacrifice for mankind. The nature of Evangelism is to reintroduce humanity to God in such a way that it creates an awareness that motivates people to build intimate relationships with God and each other. Evangelism also has to reunite humanity with God in order to share divine communion with Him and each other. Furthermore, evangelism must re-enlighten humanity to greater knowledge of God's guidance and protection to lead them in an understanding of how to fulfill the will of God in the earth realm. Finally, evangelism has to re-engage humanity with the power of God to overcome the forces of the enemy in kingdom building in themselves, their families, their ministries and within the kingdom of God.