Substitutionary Atonement
Substitutionary Atonement4
Let Us Not Forget the Substitute
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 22:14ISA 53:5ZEC 13:7MAT 26:38JHN 3:16ROM 5:82CO 5:21GAL 3:13HEB 9:281PE 2:24C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound significance of Christ as our Substitute, who bore the weight of sin and divine wrath on behalf of humanity. He vividly describes the agony of Gethsemane and the brutal suffering endured by Jesus, highlighting that His death was necessary for the salvation of His chosen people. Spurgeon asserts that the doctrine of justice being executed upon Christ is central to the Gospel, and any church that dismisses this truth ceases to be a true church of Christ. The sermon serves as a reminder of the depths of Christ's sacrifice and the importance of recognizing Him as our Savior.
Exodus 12:3
By Chuck Smith0EXO 12:3MAT 26:28JHN 1:29JHN 3:16ROM 6:231CO 5:7EPH 1:7HEB 9:221PE 1:18REV 5:6Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the Passover lamb in the context of the final plague in Egypt, where the blood of the lamb served as a protective sign for the Israelites. He explains how the lamb, chosen and slain, symbolized substitutionary atonement, foreshadowing Christ as our ultimate Passover lamb who takes away the sins of the world. The sermon highlights the necessity of applying the blood of Jesus in our lives for salvation and the importance of obedience and faith in experiencing God's grace. Smith draws parallels between the Passover feast and the Christian faith, underscoring the need for remembrance and acknowledgment of God's deliverance through Christ.
The Person and Work of the Substitute
By Horatius Bonar0LUK 19:10JHN 1:1JHN 14:6ROM 1:16HEB 1:3Horatius Bonar emphasizes the significance of Jesus Christ as the sinner's substitute, illustrating how His life, death, and resurrection fulfill God's provision for humanity's salvation. He explains that Christ, the eternal Son of God, came to seek and save the lost, offering grace and peace instead of judgment. Bonar highlights the importance of understanding the facts of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, which serve as the foundation of the gospel and the assurance of salvation. He reassures believers that God's righteousness is near and accessible, requiring only faith to receive it. Ultimately, Bonar calls for a response of trust in the completed work of Christ, affirming that salvation is a gift already accomplished.
Leviticus 1:1
By Chuck Smith0LEV 1:3Chuck Smith emphasizes that humanity was created for fellowship with God, but sin severed that connection, leading to spiritual death. He explains that the way back to God is through substitutionary death, as illustrated by the sacrifices in the Old Testament, which ultimately point to Christ as the perfect sacrifice. Smith highlights the importance of identifying with Christ in His death and resurrection, asserting that many Christians struggle with peace and commitment because they fail to fully embrace their identity in Him. The sermon calls for believers to recognize their need for Christ as their substitute and to live in the reality of their new life in Him.