13
May

This I Believe: We Have a Mighty Savior

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit

Jesus is more than a sentimental Savior.

He is the Perfect God, the Perfect Man, and the Perfect Sacrifice.

(1) Jesus Christ is the true God and the true man.

  • Philippians 2:6–11

(2) He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.

  • Luke 1:34–38

(3) He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust,

  • 1 Peter 3:18

(4) as a substitutionary sacrifice

  • Hebrews 2:9

(5) and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.

  • Romans 5:9

(6) He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures.

  • Acts 2:23–24

(7) He is now at the right hand of Majesty on high as our great High Priest.

  • Hebrews 8:1

(8) He will come again to establish His kingdom, righteousness and peace.

  • Matthew 26:64