Bob Jennings passionately proclaims that Jesus Christ alone is the perfect, sinless advocate who offers believers true hope and salvation through His finished work on the cross.
This sermon emphasizes the role of Jesus Christ as our advocate who dealt with our sins completely. It highlights that no human effort or sacrifice can compare to the atonement made by Christ on the cross. The focus is on trusting in Jesus' finished work, His righteousness, and the love demonstrated through His sacrificial death for sinners.
Full Transcript
I like a Savior that really got the job done and dealt with my sins. Any man's sins, we've got to remember, we've got an advocate. Don't worry about what you've done or haven't done.
You've got to look to the Savior. You've got an advocate. Without Him, we're in all sorts of trouble with the living God, but we have got the best of lawyers.
He never lost a case. He never failed. Jesus Christ, the righteous.
No, it's not a matter of what we have done. You couldn't go over there and join with those in the jungles of Africa and offer pigs and chicken for your sin. It wouldn't do you a bit of good.
You could go down in the Andes Mountains and offer young virgins for your sin. That wouldn't do any good. You could offer rivers of oil and thousands of beasts, and that wouldn't do any good, Micah says.
You could go and win a thousand souls for Christ, and that wouldn't do you any good to find favor with God, to find a reprieve from God. There is nothing, nothing, until we've got to come to Christ. Nothing in my hand I bring.
Nothing, Lord, there's no hope of me ever standing before the living God on that great day, apart from what you are and what you have done. Christ and Him crucified. That's the glorious gospel.
It's not a matter of who did what. It's a matter of a person. And so we are putting our trust in Jesus Christ.
That person and what He did on the cross. Jesus Christ the righteous. And that's our confidence that we have got, yeah, we've got a real good lawyer.
We have Jesus Christ the righteous. He knew no sin. He did no sin.
He had no sin. In Him there was no sin. He walked a perfect life.
He died a perfect death. He rose again with mighty power. Jesus said, it's finished.
And God says, it's well done. And He raised Him from the grave. Feeded Him in His right hand with all authority and put everything in His hand.
He's the man, Jesus from Nazareth. He's been given authority over all flesh to give eternal life to as many as the Father has given Him. And I'm saying, Lord Jesus, I trust, I believe, I do believe that You died for me.
You really did propitiate and remove the wrath of God. And bold shall I stand in that great day because of what Jesus did. Greater love has no man than this, but a man lay down his life for his friend.
And so, that is the greatest manifestation of the love of God toward you as a believer. Love so amazing, so divine demands my life, my soul, my all. You know, that Jesus would personally die for me personally.
C.T. Studd says, if Christ be God and died for me, there is no sacrifice too great for me to make for Him. You gotta flee from the wrath to come and say, Lord Jesus, I believe, I believe You died for sinners. I believe You died for sinners just like me.
I'm headed for hell. No reason You should take me to heaven. But I'm trusting that You died and really did pay that sin debt.
That's the gospel. The good news is that although I am a sinner deserving of hell, I right now can stand perfect. They have favor in the sight of God.
That's the good news because of what Jesus did. Glory to God and glory to the Lamb forever. To Him be glory, power, honor, dominion forever and ever because of what He did.
Sermon Outline
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- Human sinfulness and the need for an advocate
- Jesus Christ as the perfect and sinless lawyer
- Inadequacy of worldly or ritual sacrifices
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- The finished work of Christ on the cross
- Jesus' resurrection and authority
- The assurance of salvation through faith in Christ
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- The love of God demonstrated in Christ's sacrifice
- Personal trust and belief in Jesus' atoning death
- The call to flee from wrath and embrace the gospel
Key Quotes
“I like a Savior that really got the job done and dealt with my sins.” — Bob Jennings
“Jesus Christ, the righteous. He knew no sin. He did no sin.” — Bob Jennings
“Greater love has no man than this, but a man lay down his life for his friend.” — Bob Jennings
Application Points
- Trust fully in Jesus Christ as your only hope and advocate before God.
- Reject reliance on works or rituals for salvation and embrace the finished work of Christ.
- Respond to God's love by committing your life wholly to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Jesus called our advocate?
Jesus is our advocate because He represents us before God, having lived a sinless life and offering His perfect sacrifice on our behalf.
Can good works or sacrifices save us?
No, good works or sacrifices cannot save us; only faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross can bring salvation.
What does 'It is finished' mean?
'It is finished' signifies that Jesus completed the work of atonement for sin, fully satisfying God's justice.
How can I be sure of salvation?
You can be sure of salvation by trusting in Jesus Christ alone, believing that He died for your sins and rose again.
What is the significance of Jesus' resurrection?
Jesus' resurrection confirms His victory over sin and death and His authority to grant eternal life to believers.
