Articles by Desiring God He Came, He Died, He Conquered
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Apr 3, 2026 A meditation that contrasts earthly eyes seeing humiliation with heaven's vision of triumph at the cross. It explores the cross as cancellation of our debt and the public disgrace of demonic powers. Imagery of a triumphal procession illustrates Christ's victory over rulers and powers. Listeners are invited to view Calvary as conquest, not defeat.
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Good Friday Appeared Defeat Yet Was Divine Triumph
- Good Friday looked like defeat to human eyes but triumph to heaven's eyes.
- Greg Morse contrasts visible humiliation with Colossians 2:13–14 showing sin's record was canceled and nailed to the cross.
The Cross Cancels The Accuser's Legal Case
- The cross disarmed spiritual rulers by canceling the legal record of our trespasses.
- Morse cites Colossians 2:13–14: God canceled the debt and nailed the record to the cross, silencing Satan's accusations.
The Cross Publicly Disgraced Satan As A Defeated Captive
- The crucifixion publicly disgraced Satan and his forces by making them appear as the defeated captives.
- Morse uses Paul's triumphal procession image: Satan and demons chained behind Christ's victory parade toward execution.
