January 8, 2006
Sermon Outline
“Behold the Savior of the World!”
John 19:17-30
I. To see Christ as Savior, we must understand our own dread condition is the same as the two thieves next to Christ – John 19:17-18; Luke 23:33
1. These two were sinners as we all are – Luke 23:33; Romans 3:10
2. They were sinners at heart – Matthew 15:19; Genesis 6:5
3. They were sinners who were caught, tried and convicted and now they would be executed – John 19:18
4. Sins of the heart, though we are not immediately caught, put us in danger of God’s judgment – Matthew 5:21-26
5. Scripture represents us all as due the death penalty for our sin – Romans 6:23; Romans 3:19 (we have sin in us and on us)
II. To see Christ as Savior we must see Him as in this world and on the cross because of our sin –
1. He came into this world and was on the cross because of God’s love for us – John 3:16-17
2. Leaving heaven itself was a trial for Him –
A. He left a place where He enjoy eternal fellowship with His heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit – Proverbs 8:30
B. He left a place of no crying, pain, death or sin – Revelation 21:4
3. Coming to earth was also a trial:
A. He was born in the midst of poverty and pain – Luke 2:7; Matthew 2:16-18
B. He was hated of men – John 15:16
C. He endured all the trials and temptations of this life –
4. His death was the great trial – Philippians 2:8
A. Crucifixion was an extremely painful death -
B. Christ was MADE SIN for us – 2 Corinthians 5:21
C. He felt His Father forsake Him – Matthew 27:46
D. His pains were those we deserved – Isaiah 53:4-6
E. His death accomplished our salvation (completely) – John 19:30; Hebrews 7:26-27
III. To see Christ as Savior our eyes must be opened –
1. Truly this is not seen by everyone – John 19:21
A. Those who passed by blasphemed Him – Matthew 27:39-40
B. The religious leaders mocked Him – Matthew 27:41-43
C. The soldiers also mocked Him – Luke 23:36-37
D. Even the robbers crucified with Him reviled Him – Matthew 27:44
2. Yet some do see, including one of the criminals next to Jesus –
A. Not something he sees right away – Matthew 27:4
B. But one of these men, by God’s grace, recognizes Jesus – Luke 23:39-43
What did this man see?
1. He knew he deserved the punishment he was receiving, he was a sinner and knew it - :41
2. He knew Christ did NOT DESERVRE this punishment He was innocent and righteous - :41b
How did he know?
A. By observing Christ, hearing His words – Luke 23:34; John 19:26-27
B. By the power of God’s Spirit – John 3:3; John 3:5
3. He KNEW TOO THAT CHRIST COULD SAVE HIM!
IV. To have Christ as Savior we call upon Him, come to Him – Luke 23:42-43
NKJ John 6:35 And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. 36 "But I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe. 37 "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. 38 "For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. 39 "This is the will of the Father who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day. 40 "And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
