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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching
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Chuck Smith emphasizes that the declaration 'Truly this was the Son of God' is supported by prophecy, the life of Jesus, His death, and personal experiences today. He highlights the overwhelming number of prophecies concerning Christ, the testimonies of those who witnessed His miraculous acts, and the significance of His sacrificial death. Smith encourages listeners to acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, which can transform their lives and lead them to serve Him faithfully.
Matthew 27:51
"TRULY THIS WAS THE SON OF GOD" I. PROPHESY PROVES IT. A. Law of compound probabilities. 1. 20 stipulations 1,045,576 2. 21 prophesies concerning Christ birth. 3. Over 300 in His lifetime. B. Amazing prophesy of Daniel 9:24. 49 years & 434 Total 483 483 Babylonian calendar Artexerses gave Nehemiah 445 360 days to year. 38 II. HIS LIFE PROVED IT. A. Officers testimony John 7:46 "Never man spake as." B. Christ showed complete mastery over elements. 1. Water to wine. 2. Stilled the storm. 3. Brought the dead to life. 4. Opened eye of blind. C. Pilate's testimony "I find no fault in Him." Ill. HIS DEATH PROVED IT. A. "No man taketh my life from me" B. "He gave up the ghost," Graves opened, Temple vail rent, earthquake, darkness." IV. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TODAY PROVES IT. A. If you have come to this acknowledgment "Truly this was the Son of God." 1. Alter course of your life. 2. Willing to obey his call to service. 3. Gladly take up your cross. B. Drunkard. Gambler. Rankest sinner.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching