The "Must" of Jesus' Cross

Matthew
Written By Steve Estes

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Speaker: Steve Estes
Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23
February 5, 2023

Sermon Outline

1. The most important thing about Jesus Christ is his atoning death and resurrection

  • Jesus explained that he must die

  • How much of his statement did his disciples understand?

2. The most important thing to Satan is to frustrate/oppose the atonement of Christ

  • That day, Satan used the leader of the apostles to oppose Christ's atonement

  • Today, Satan uses a popular strand of supposed "Christianity" to oppose Christ's atonement

3. Jesus opposes those who oppose his atoning death

4. Applications

  • Even our believing friends can unwittingly harm us spiritually

  • Under their own understanding, humans are offended by the cross

  • The cross of Christ goes against our self-righteousness

  • Mourn for your sins, repent of your sins, confess your sins, but stop trying to pay for your sins

Steve Estes

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