Accra: In a sermon to mark the crucifixion of Christ on the cross, The Very Reverend Ferdinand Hope Gbewonyo, Parish Pastor of the Global Evangelical Church, Yahweh's Chapel, Lashibi, said the death of Christ was the beginning of a new hope for mankind.

He said it was God's purpose to deliver Christ to wipe away the sins of all and also give all the opportunity to renew their faith and draw closer to him.

Reverend Gbewonyo urged Christians to see the Good Friday, which symbolized the day of crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross, as a day of victory.

"Our salvation today lies in the death of Christ on the cross. Through it we all benefit from the redeeming Grace of God and can now come to him in worship and praise," he said.

Rev Gbewonyo, who dwelt his preaching on Isaiah 53, said God had worked out a plan for salvation long before Christ was born and it was, therefore, necessary for Christians to look up to God to guide them through their plans in all their endeavours.

Members of the congregation were clad in black and white. There was great rejoicing marked by the singing of songs of praise and dancing.