What was the core of the work of the cross?
The core of the work of the cross was the love of God showered on mankind when He sent the best heaven had—Christ—to Calvary. As wrath was poured on Christ, God's love was shed abroad to the human race, and God was totally satisfied that Christ did all that was necessary.
Les explains that the cross was not about human effort or legalism, which demands we merit favor with God. Instead, when Christ died and rose, God was totally satisfied that this was all we needed. The whole crux of the work of the cross was the love of God showered on mankind when He sent the best heaven had to Calvary. As wrath was poured on Christ, God's love was shed abroad to the human race. That love is also the basis of faith, for love never fails.