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This picture is a visual summary of what Christ accomplished for sinners through His death on the Cross. It is built on the message of 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, which is the clearest statement of the Gospel: that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day. Each word on the image represents a specific doctrine of salvation—the “benefits” or provisions that flow from Christ’s sacrificial death.Below is a breakdown of the terms on the image:✅ SALVATION This is the centerpiece. Salvation is the total work of God in rescuing us from sin, death, and judgment, and giving us eternal life through Jesus Christ.✅ JustificationMeaning: God declares the believing sinner righteous on the basis of Christ’s finished work.Key Idea: Our guilt is removed and Christ’s righteousness is credited to us.✅ SanctificationMeaning: God sets believers apart as holy and continues to transform them into Christ’s image.Key Idea: Salvation not only forgives—it changes us.✅ RedemptionMeaning: Christ purchased us out of the slave-market of sin with His own blood.Key Idea: We were slaves—now we are free.✅ PropitiationMeaning: Christ satisfied the wrath of God against sin.Key Idea: God’s justice is fully satisfied; His wrath is turned away.✅ ReconciliationMeaning: Through Christ, sinners are brought back into right relationship with God.Key Idea: The hostility between sinful man and a holy God is removed.✅ SubstitutionMeaning: Christ died in our place, bearing our sin and punishment.Key Idea: He took what we deserved.✅ RansomMeaning: Christ paid the price required to secure our release.Key Idea: His blood was the payment that set us free.✅ Death ConqueredMeaning: Through His resurrection, Christ defeated death, hell, and the grave.Key Idea: Because He lives, believers will live also.📌 In ShortThis picture teaches that:Christ died for usChrist died in our placeChrist died to save usChrist died to change usChrist rose again to give us eternal lifeEverything we need for salvation and eternal hope was fully accomplished at the Cross.