The Life, Death, and Reserrection of Jesus Christ

he Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ. In Christ's life of perfect obedience to God's will, His suffering, death, and resurrection provided the only means of atonement for human sin, so that those who by faith accept this atonement may have eternal life, and the whole creation may better understand the infinite and holy love of the Creator. This perfect atonement vindicates the righteousness of God's law and the graciousness of His character; for it both condemns our sin and provides for our forgiveness. By dying, Christ took our place, canceled our guilt, reconciled us to Cod, and provided a means for our transformation. The resurrection of Christ proclaims God's triumph over the forces of evil, and for those who accept the atonement assures their final victory over sin and death. It declares the Lordship of Jesus Christ, before whom every knee in heaven and on earth will bow. Christ's life, death, and resurrection reveal God's righteous character and make eternal life available to all who accept it.

1. Only Christ could accomplish redemption. Acts 4:12; Hebrews 7:26-27
2. Those who accept C^hrist as Lord and Saviour receive eternal life. John 3:16
3. Christ's life and death show that God deals justly with us. Romans 3:23-26
4. Texts for further study: Isaiah 53; Romans 1:4; Hebrews 2:9

hrough His death, Jesus provided atonement for us and demonstrated God's great love for us. In His resurrection, He triumphed over Satan and death.

1. He died in my place. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21
2. He bore the penalty for my sin in my place. Romans 3:25-26, 4:25, 8:3; 1 John 2:2
3. He triumphed over Satan at His resurrection. Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 3:21-22

hrist's life of perfect obedience and His atoning death show that obedience is possible as the Holy Spirit empowers us. Christ's resurrection provides assurance of eternal life for His children.

1. Jesus obeyed God's law. John 15:10; 1 Peter 2:21-22
2. Jesus' obedience and the Spirit's empowering make our obedience possible. Romans 8:3-4
3. Recognizing God's great sacrifice on our behalf causes us to want to serve Him. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
4. Jesus' resurrection assures ours. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22

ll human beings need to be saved. We are sinful by nature and need to admit and repent of our sins, and receive Christ as our sinless Substitute.

1. We have all sinned and come short of God's glory. Romans 3:23
2. Our sinfulness alienates us from God and alienation leads to further sin. Romans 8:5-8
3. The Holy Spirit points out our need for repentance. John 16:7-8
4. We need to recognize and admit our sinfulness. 1 John 1:8-10
5. I We need to repent. Acts 2:38We cannot save ourselves, we need a Saviour. Titus 3:3-7
6. Texts for further study: Galadans 3:13-14; 1 Peter 2:21-22

hrough faith we receive our Saviour Who forgives us for our past, gives usassurance of eternal life, brings about our adoption as sons and daughters of God, and gives us power to live holy lives.

1. Faith and salvation are God's gifts to us. Ephesians 2:5-10; Luke 17:5We receive faith through hearing the W^ord of God. Romans 10:17
2. By faith we accept Jesus as our Saviour. John 3:16
3. By faith we receive forgiveness and justification. Romans 3:21-26
4. By faith we are adopted as God's children. John 1:12; Galatians 4:4-7
5. By faith we are delivered from evil and given the assurance of eternal life. Galatians 1:4; 1 John 5:13
6. By faith we are born again to a new life. John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23
7. By faith we are changed to be more like God. Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; 2 Peter 1:3-4
8. By faith we receive power to live a holy life. E/ekiel 36:25-27; Romans 8:1-4
9. The Lord has promised to write His law of love on our hearts to help us obey "from the heart." Hebrews 8:7-12
10. God also promises to forgive us as we confess our sins. 1 John 1:7-9
11. Texts for further study: Mark 9:23-24; Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 5:6-10, 8:14-17; Galatians 3:26

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