LESSONS FROM THE CROSS OF CHRIST
1 Corinthians 1:18; 2:1-2 (841)
Introduction
A. The message of the cross results in two responses: ____________________
or ______________________________________________
1 Corinthians 1:18; Romans 1:15-17 (830)
B. Let’s focus on several lessons that we can learn from the cross of Christ.
I. The cross of Christ teaches us that we are sinners in need of salvation.
A. Scriptures: Romans 3:23 (831); Romans 5:12; Isaiah 59:1-2 (551)
B. It was necessary for Christ to die on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. 1 Peter
1: 18-21 (895); Matthew 26:27-28 (727)
II. The cross of Christ also teaches us the terribleness of sin.
A. Words from Melvin Wise, a gospel preacher many years ago:
B. Illustrations:
C. Matthew 27:45-46 (729): Here we see the terribleness of sin.
III. The cross of Christ teaches God’s love for us. Ephesians 2: 4-5; Romans
5:8-9 (832)
IV. The cross of Christ also teaches us what salvation is.
A. Salvation is in Christ. 1 Timothy 2:4-6; 2 Timothy 2:10; (880); Galatians
3:22-29 (861)
Conclusion:
A. Review
B. Hymn: WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS (179)