Playlist: Jesus Christ, Made to be Sin (topic)
Jesus Christ, the Bearer of Sin
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeAs God leads us through conversion, He challenges our concept of Him, sharpening our mental image of His character through the Scriptures, which testify of the Father and the Son. Sometimes, the Scriptures present challenging truths about Jesus Christ, particularly regarding His sacrifice. Isaiah 53:4-6 prophesies that He bore …
Did God the Father Forsake Jesus Christ?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ was made to be sin for humanity even though He knew no sin. This occurred so that believers might become the righteousness of God in Him. The Greek word rendered sin in this statement refers to sin itself rather than a sin offering. In becoming sin Christ was identified with sin and became its representation. The …
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ, in His profound sacrifice, became sin for humanity, bearing the weight of all transgressions on the stake at Calvary. As He hung there, He experienced total separation from God the Father, a condition resulting from sin that cuts off contact with the divine. In His cry, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" …
Azazel: Beginnings
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe material develops the topic of Jesus Christ made to be sin by first establishing the actions of the azazel goat in Leviticus 16:21-22, where the high priest lays both hands on its head, confesses all the iniquities, transgressions, and sins of Israel upon it, and sends it away into the wilderness to bear those sins. These …
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod, as Creator, takes the initiative (as the potter over the clay) for the elect's salvation, enabling us to build the repertoire of habits called character.