Seven Fountains of Love
The Cross of Christ
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At his last meal with his disciples, Jesus broke bread, giving a portion to each and instructing them to do this in remembrance of him. While faith in the blood of Jesus, which was shed for the remission of sin and recognized by the wine of the Eucharist, is essential to salvation and eternal life, is there something to be gained from a study of his broken body? It seems plausible that, in offering the bread, Jesus may have been admonishing his disciples and believers who would follow, to view solemnly and to place importance upon his broken body. Is there blessed fundamental truth to be found in the appalling trauma to which Jesus was subjected during the events surrounding the crucifixion? If we take into account the fact that Jesus would have shed his blood and died from a single wound to a carotid artery, it raises the question as to why did he suffer the torture of the Cross. Hidden within the details of the most horrific "human" agony in recorded history, there must be spiritual manna, which our heavenly Father would have us harvest from the vicious way in which his Son was treated. Seven Fountains of Love explores the wounds, fountains if you will, from which the precious blood of Jesus flowed from his body. This unique approach sheds light upon the cross, which we as believers are instructed to bear in an effort to follow Christ. In addition, we may gain a greater appreciation for the battle in which we are engaged and the armor and weaponry, which has been placed at the disposal of the believer. Beginning with the loss of our Lord's blood in Gethsemane and proceeding to that which flowed from the wound in his side as he hung on the cross, seven portals were created. The wounds are explored, with emphasis on the application of the meaning of each in the life of the believer.
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Events that are occurring in our world almost daily point to the possibility that we may be nearing the rapture of the church. As we approach ever nearer to the time when we shall meet the Lord face to face, we should begin to prepare seriously for that day. In anticipation of such a magnificent experience, we should begin to focus on his blessed presence with us now. Seven Fountains of Love attempts to reveal from the Scriptures how it is possible to make his presence a reality in our lives. He has promised never to leave or forsake those who believe in him, and he delights in revealing himself to anyone who desires an intimate relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
To begin to walk with him in this manner, we must return to the cross. The Seven Fountains expressed in the title speaks to the seven sources from which blood flowed from the body of our Lord during the events surrounding his crucifixion. Beginning with the garden of Gethsemane and proceeding to the piercing of his side by the Roman soldiers, the book attempts to show that everything needed by the believer is graciously provided, including blessed intimacy with our Lord.
About the Author
Dr. Morris is a retired physician who lives with his wife, Tesa, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Norman Baptist College, Valdosta State College, and the Medical College of Georgia. While a student, Dr. Morris was ordained and pastored two rural churches. He also served several churches through college outreach teams. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Morris practiced in Albany, Georgia, and participated in many evangelistic endeavors.