The Day Everything Changed - What happened on the cross? (Part 1)

The Day Everything Changed - What happened on the cross? (Part 1)

From Redeemer Central by Redeemer Central

March 15, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

David Armstrong explores the significance of the crucifixion of Jesus and its implications for understanding God's nature.

From a piece of Roman graffiti scratched on a wall near the Palatine Hill, to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. From an instrument of imperial terror, to the central symbol of the world's largest religion — inked on skin and worn around the necks of millions of people today. The journey of the cross is one of the most extraordinary stories in human history. But what actually happened at the crucifixion of Jesus — and what does it mean? In this first part of a mini series, David Armstrong explores the historical reality of crucifixion in the Roman world, asks hard questions about the dominant theory of what the cross achieved, and makes the case that the God revealed at Calvary is not an angry judge demanding payment — but a God of inexhaustible love who went all the way into the darkest place humanity could put him, and refused to be destroyed by it. Chapters/Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [00:28] Prayer [01:46] Mother’s Day Prayer [04:38] Upcoming Events & Community News [08:41] Sermon - David Armstrong [44:01] Communion Liturgy Give & Support Redeemer Central is a diverse and vibrant church in the heart of Belfast, practicing the way of Jesus through simple, intentional, and…

People in this episode

Host: David Armstrong

Topics covered

  • crucifixion
  • historical reality
  • God's love
  • Roman world
  • Christianity
  • cross symbolism

Keywords

  • crucifixion
  • cross
  • Jesus
  • Roman history
  • God
  • love
  • Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Central

Books & works: Sistine Chapel

Places: Belfast

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