Two Crucifixions

In Galatians 6:14, the Apostle Paul wrote, “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Let’s pay close attention to what he said next, “by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” I see two crucifixions here: one in which the world was dead to Paul in his generation. Secondly, Paul was dead to the world. 

Crucifixion in the first century meant death. There was no other outcome for those who were crucified. Paul uses crucifixion to indicate a death, a separation, and it was inevitable. As Paul preached the cross of Christ, His death and resurrection, the world wanted nothing to do with Paul. They made that clear many times.

 But you know what? Paul was dead to the world. He cared nothing for its attractions, his only focus was to preach Christ to all who would listen. We as believers have divine instruction to not love the world and the things that are in the world (I John 2:15). As Christians, this world holds nothing for us. We are citizens of another country. We should be dead to this world’s pleasures and attractions. 

We will be leaving soon. This old world will be happy we are gone and we will be happy to leave it behind. 

The Pastor’s Pocket

Pastor Bruce Freeman