"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."
(2 Corinthians 5:21)
Jesus paid the sin-debt that we could not pay. God then raised him from the dead to demonstrate that the debt was paid and that Jesus is exalted as Lord over all.

Suppose you received your credit card bill and it was so large you could not pay it. Suppose your creditors took you to court and the judge found you guilty and sentenced you to prison until the debt was paid. How is the debt going to be paid while you sit in jail?

Then, just when all seems hopeless, a stranger walks up and asks the judge if he could pay your debt. The judge lets him pay and you go free. How would you feel about this person who paid your debt?

When Christ became the substitute for sin, he satisfied the righteousness and justice of God and demonstrated the love and mercy of God. Christ's resurrection displays the power of his Lordship, Jesus offers what he has done as a gift from God. how do you feel about Jesus Christ in light of what he has done? This gift, like any gift, must be received. That brings us to the last S in CROSS.