The Theology of the Cross John 19:16-18, 30 I. The Necessity of the Cross A. The Neccesity of the cross Declared 1. Matthew 26:36-42 'If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me' 2. Mark 8:27-33 'the Son of Man must suffer many things ..and be killed' 3. Luke 17:20-25 'He must suffer many things' 4. Acts 17:2 'the Christ had to suffer' 5. Hebrews 9:12, 15-16, 22-23
B. The Motivation of the cross Defined 1. God is entirely self-sufficent (Exodus 3:14) 2. God is entirely sovereignly free (Daniel 4:34-35) 3. God's salvation is a gratuitus gift (Romans 3:23-24, 5:12-17) 4. God's salvation is derived from His sovereign will (Romans 9:1-24)
Applicaiton The fact that God was not obliged to save sinners... 1. It should produce in us a Sense of Wonder, Awe, and Praise 2. It should produce in us a Genuine Gratitude to God 3. It should produce in us an Awareness of Our Need
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Hamp Linehan is pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Ft. Worth, Texas, where he has ministered since 1999. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has pursued...
