Title: Why Still Jesus? - Part 7 Date: October 10, 2021 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The ultimate goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully within the local church.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why Jesus is needed like a doctor for the sickJesus came for the sick and meets believers in their shortcomings, weaknesses, and failures just as He walked closely with Peter.
Christ died for us while we were sinnersGod demonstrated His own love through Christ dying for sinners, enabling believers to love others with unconditional love.
The kindness of God leads to repentanceBelievers need God's kindness to have convictions of sin, accept corrections, and forgive others as they have been forgiven.
Conformed to the image of His SonThe ultimate goal is to be like Christ, and God uses discipline as an assurance that He treats believers as His own children.
Life turned around by the mercy of GodAt a college revival meeting, God spoke through Psalm 73, turning the speaker's life around from teenage discouragement.
The Lord as a source of strength and comfortHaving tasted the goodness of the Lord, the speaker affirms that life without Jesus would be hopeless and terrible.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the lifeGrowing up in a christian family confirmed that only Jesus can forgive sins, as He is the only way to the Father.
Vessels of mercy and compassionGod showed immense patience and mercy, reminding the speaker of His sovereign compassion and readiness to pardon.
The call to be a disciple by the Holy SpiritGod woke the speaker up from busyness to understand that true service must flow out of love produced by the Holy Spirit.
Healing the bent woman with compassionJust as Jesus showed compassion to the woman bound for eighteen years, He lifts believers out of their spiritual weaknesses.
Seeing the glory of God through beliefGod gives the hope and promise that those who believe will see His glory and that He will perfect the good work He began.
A loving and trusted friend who never judgesJesus is a high priest who sympathizes with human weakness, allowing believers to approach the throne of grace boldly.
Jesus lives to make intercessionSince Jesus always lives to make intercession, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him.
Rest for weary soulsJesus offers rest to those who come to Him, giving hope to face tomorrow and keeping believers going through difficult days.
Fullness of joy in His presenceIn God's presence there is fullness of joy, and joy is made full when believers abide in His love and keep His commands.
