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Series: Easter Foretold

THE FACTS, FACETS, AND EFFECTS OF

Key Words: __________________, __________________ Main Idea: ______________________________________ Proponents: _____________________________________ Key Scriptures: Romans 5:6-11, 2 Cor. 5:17-19, Eph. 2:12-16 Caution: ________________________________________

THE CROSS OF CHRIST Pastor Jeff Gilmore March 20, 2016

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Order for religion: Order for the Gospel:

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Believe, Obey, Saved Believe, Saved, Obey

I. THE FACT OF THE CROSS 

Jesus did not die by accident, a victim of circumstance… John 10:17-18



Nor did Jesus die as a martyr…



Jesus’ crucifixion was a divine necessity…

Acts 2:23

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

B. God Is Not Angry With Me When I Am Inconsistent.

D. The Relational View

Key Words: __________________, __________________ Main Idea: ______________________________________ Proponent: _____________________________________ Key Scriptures: Mark 10:45, John 8:34-36 Caution: ________________________________________ B. The Moral Influence View Key Words: __________________, __________________ Main Idea: ______________________________________ Proponents: ____________________________________ Key Scriptures: Luke 23:42-43, 47; 1 Peter 2:21-23 Caution: ________________________________________ C.

The Victory (Military) View Key Words: __________________, __________________ Main Idea: ______________________________________ Proponents: ____________________________________ Key Scriptures: Colossians 1:13, John 16:33, 19:30; 1 John 3:8 Caution: ________________________________________

God knows exactly what I am made of.

Psalm 103:13-14



Jesus sympathizes with my weakness!

Hebrews 4:15-16

God Does Not Punish Me When I Sin. “Condemnation”

The Substitution View Key Words: __________________, __________________ Main Idea: ______________________________________ Proponents: _____________________________________ Key Scriptures: Isaiah 53:1-6, Heb. 9:28, 2 Cor. 5:21, Rom. 5:8 Caution: ________________________________________

SUMMARY:

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Jesus paid a ransom to set us free. Jesus died to demonstrate God’s love. Jesus died to destroy the Devil’s work and to neutralize his power in our lives. Jesus died to restore our relationship with God and to others. Jesus died in our place, as our substitute, so we can be declared righteous

II. FIVE FACETS OF THE CROSS A. The Ransom View

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“Conviction” D. God Equips And Empowers Me To Be More Like Jesus. 

My sins are forgiven and will never be counted against me ever again.



My relationship with God is totally restored and I am at peace with God and set free to be at peace with others.



Therefore… 

I will remind myself that Jesus has already paid for my sin. (1 John 2:12)



I will confess my sin. (1 John 1:9)



I will thank God for His forgiveness, forgive myself, and move forward. (1 John 3:19-20, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 9:14)

II. THE EFFECT OF THE CROSS IN SANCTIFICATION...



I will be continually filled with the Holy Spirit and display His fruit through my life. (Ephesians 3:20, 5:18; Galatians 5)

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2



I will hate sin, strive for holiness and to be more and more like Jesus. (1 Peter 1:15)

A. God Does Not Reject Me When I Sin.



I will never stop loving Jesus and others. (1 John 4:9-10,

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. John 6:37 

Because His love is ______________________________ Romans 9:15



Because our acceptance is not based on our _____________________________________. Romans 9:16



Because our acceptance is based on our _____________ in Christ . Romans 8:1

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I will do whatever it takes to make the gospel known. (2 Corinthians 5:11-14)