In this sermon The Crucifixion, the Foundation Of Our Faith, if Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven.  As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of the Crucifixion. We can experience the resurrection power in our lives because of the crucified and risen Christ. Jesus plummeted to the depths of sin by embracing the Cross so that He could give us salvation. The crucifixion is the foundation of our faith. So if there would have been no crucifixion we wouldn’t have the opportunity to be saved. The crucifixion gives us hope. It gives hope to those who are dead in faith, and also to those who are presently living by faith.