Why The Cross?

Crosses hang on necklaces, buildings, and walls everywhere. But in Jesus' day the cross meant shame and death. This tract shows why it became the center of the most important message the world will ever hear.

Why the Cross? is a gospel tract by Matthew Allen. It explains what crucifixion was, why Jesus died that way, and what the cross asks of each of us.

Why Hand Out This Tract

Many people see the cross as a symbol without understanding its meaning. This tract shows that the cross was foretold in prophecy, that Jesus bore our sins and became a curse for us there, and that it reveals how far God would go to rescue us from eternal death. It ends by asking the reader what they'll do with the cross, and how to respond through repentance and baptism.

What It Covers

• The center of God's plan: 1 Corinthians 1:18 and the prophecies of Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53
• Rescued from eternal death: sin, its wages, and Jesus our propitiation (Romans 3:23-26; 6:23)
• Why crucifixion: He became a curse for us (Galatians 3:13-14; 1 Peter 2:24)
• What will you do with the cross?: obedience, repentance, and baptism (Hebrews 5:9; Romans 6:4)

Ways to Use It

It's a fitting tract for Easter, gospel meetings, and the Lord's Supper, and a good fit for tract racks and visitor packets. Give it to anyone who wears a cross but hasn't considered what it means.

Custom Imprinting

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After you place your order, email office@spiritbuilding.com with:

• Your order number
• Your congregation's name, address, and website
• Your logo as a high-resolution PNG, JPG, or PDF

We'll begin printing once we have your information.

Common Questions

How much does it cost?
$0.70 per tract, or $0.95 with a custom imprint, with no minimum order.

Is there room for our church's name?
Yes. The back has a blank "These thoughts are presented by..." line you can stamp or label yourself, or choose Custom Imprint and we'll print your logo, website, and address for you.

About the Author

Matthew Allen is the pulpit minister at Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio, and co-owner of Spiritbuilding Publishers.

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Product Details

• Author: Matthew Allen
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Format: Trifold tract
• Language: English
• Price: $0.70 each; $0.95 with custom imprint