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  A SEA OF BLOOD, WRATH, SIN, SORROW, MISERY
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Christ bravely bore the wrath of God and freed us from all our
enemies, the curse of the law, and the damnatory power of sin.

Topics: "Redemption", "Christ's Sacrifice"
Scripture References: Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 50:6, John 3:16, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 3:13, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 1:9, Revelation 1:5

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the immense suffering that Jesus endured for
humanity's salvation, portraying it as a 'sea of blood, wrath, sin,
sorrow, and misery.' He highlights Christ's unwavering resolve to bear
the weight of divine wrath and the punishment for our sins without
complaint. Brooks reassures believers that through Christ's sacrifice,
they are freed from all enemies, including sin and death, and encourages
them to purify themselves in response to God's promises. The sermon
calls for a deep reverence for God and a commitment to holiness.

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Ah, what a sea of blood, of wrath, of sin, of sorrow

and misery--did the Lord Jesus wade through for your

eternal good! Christ did not plead, "This cross is too

heavy for Me to bear; this wrath is too great for Me to

lie under; this cup of suffering, which has in it all the

ingredients of divine wrath, is too bitter for Me to sip

of--how much more to drink the very dregs of it!" No!

Christ does not plead the difficulty of the service--but

resolutely and bravely wades through all! "I gave My

back to those who beat Me, and My cheeks to those

who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from

scorn and spitting." Isaiah 50:6. Christ bears . . .

His Father's wrath,

the punishment of your sins,

the malice of Satan,

the rage of the world,

and sweetly and triumphantly passes through all.

Christ has freed you from . . .

all your enemies,

the curse of the law,

the damnatory power of sin,

the wrath of God,

the sting of death,

the torments of hell.

"Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us

purify ourselves from everything that contaminates

body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence

for God." 2 Corinthians 7:1

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/a-sea-of-blood-wrath-sin-sorrow-misery/
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