Thank you.
I did a quick word study, comparing “crucified” to “raised” (using NIV).
Interesting results from the N.T. only:
“Crucified” - 37 occurrences, 21 in the Gospels - all of them are historical narrative.
“Raised” - 41 occurrences (I only counted those that refer to Christ’s resurrection) - and the use was ALL ABOUT God’s power - both to raise Christ AND to give victory to the believer.
I invite anyone to read I Cor 15 especially.
To a believer, the power of the cross is the propitiation. Christ paid what I could not. It is a debt that I can never repay. The power of the resurrection is victory over spiritual death! For that, I will be eternally thankful!
I love the cross - but my Savior is not on it anymore!
I’m not being sarcastic, just drawing a parallel: He is no longer in a Manger, either. Do you keep Christmas?