MATTHEW 6:9–14 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors (Matthew 6:12). Last Friday we saw that sin has three dimensions or aspects that are dealt with in Christ’s atoning work. Sin involves debt, crime, and an estrangement between the persons of God and man. Today we want to focus on the … Continue reading “MAN’S INDEBTEDNESS TO GOD”
SIN AND CHRIST’S ATONING WORK
ROMANS 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). We have been considering some of the majestic names of our Lord Jesus Christ. We now want to turn our attention for a few days to the work of redemption that Jesus accomplished for us. In theology this is … Continue reading “SIN AND CHRIST’S ATONING WORK”
THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES
REVELATION 19:6–16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written, “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS” (Revelation 19:16). Several years ago, a theological seminary in the United States scheduled an academic convocation and invited a famous theologian to come in and give an address on Christology. It is important to … Continue reading “THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES”
JESUS’ ENEMIES ACCUSE HIM
MATTHEW 11:7–19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, “He has a demon.” The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, “Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and ‘sinners’ ” (Matthew 11:18–19). In this passage, Jesus accuses His enemies of perversion and that there … Continue reading “JESUS’ ENEMIES ACCUSE HIM”
WHO “THINKERS” SAY JESUS IS
JOHN 1:1–5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning (John 1:1–2). Previously we have studied who men have said Jesus is, who Jesus Himself claimed to be, and who the Father said Jesus is. Today we want to … Continue reading “WHO “THINKERS” SAY JESUS IS”
WHO DOES GOD SAY JESUS IS?
PSALM 110 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet” (Psalm 110:1). Psalm 110:1 is quoted more often in the New Testament than any other Old Testament text. In it, we see the name God has called Jesus, Lord. The first time … Continue reading “WHO DOES GOD SAY JESUS IS?”
WHO DOES JESUS SAY HE IS?
DANIEL 7:4–14 “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all people, nations and men of every language worshiped … Continue reading “WHO DOES JESUS SAY HE IS?”
WHO DO MEN SAY JESUS IS?
MATTHEW 16:13–20 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:15–16). From time to time Jesus would pull back from His public ministry and go to a private place to spend some time alone or with His … Continue reading “WHO DO MEN SAY JESUS IS?”
CHRIST’S SENDING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
JOHN 16:12–16 I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth (John 16:12–13). Just as Moses called the people together on the plains of Moab to pass his mantle to Joshua, so Jesus calls His … Continue reading “CHRIST’S SENDING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT”
THE ASCENSION OF JESUS INTO HEAVEN
JOHN 16:5–11 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you (John 16:7). I don’t think that the Christian church has ever fully believed what Jesus says … Continue reading “THE ASCENSION OF JESUS INTO HEAVEN”