What was the heart of the work of the cross?
The heart of the work of the cross was the love of God. God showered that love on mankind by sending the best heaven had to the cross of Calvary. As wrath was poured upon Christ, the love of God was shed abroad on the human race, because Christ did all that was necessary.
Les explains that the whole crux of the work of the cross was the love of God that He showered on mankind when He sent the best heaven had to Calvary. He notes that wrath was poured upon Christ, but as that wrath was poured upon Christ, God’s love was shed abroad on the human race. This is why grace is not legalism: God was totally satisfied with Christ’s death and resurrection, and Christ did all that was necessary. Believers can trust that provision completely rather than trying to merit favor with God by works.