THE CROSS OF CHRIST Paul states the following about the accomplishments of the “cross”—again, metaphorical shorthand for Christ’s sacrificial death: Ephesians 2:16: God “has reconciled [ἀποκαταλλάξῃ, apokatallaxē] both [Jews and Gentiles] in one body to God through the cross, having put to death [ἀποκτείνας, apokteinas] [God’s] enmity by [or “on”] it.” Colossians 1:20: Christ “made peace [εἰρηνοποιήσας, eirēnopoiēsas] through the blood of his cross.” Colossians 2:14–15: God “canceled [ἐξαλείψας,