EASTER WEEKEND: WAKE UP, DEAD MAN

Summary

Themes

Pastor's Points

Key Points

1. 1.

   Following Jesus does not begin with trying; it begins with trusting in His finished work on the cross.9:54
2. 2.

   The Greek word tetelestai ('It is finished') was used in ancient business to mean 'paid in full,' judicially to mean 'free at last,' and militarily as a victor's declaration ('we have won').
3. 3.

   Jesus's death on the cross paid the penalty for past, present, and future sins, disarming spiritual authorities and stomping out the enemy's power.15:38
4. 4.

   Salvation relies entirely on what Jesus accomplished on the cross for the real you, not on your ability to clean up your life beforehand.19:21
5. 5.

   If Satan cannot steal your salvation, he will try to steal the joy of your salvation by convincing you that God is disgusted with you.20:14
6. 6.

   In the heavenly courtroom, whenever the accuser points out our sins, Jesus stands as our Advocate before the Father declaring that the debt is already paid.
7. 7.

   Your identity is defined solely by Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, not by your worst mistakes, addictions, failures, or earthly accomplishments.

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