What Now?

In this powerful message, we're reminded of the profound truth that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. The sermon delves deep into Acts 2:32-36, exploring the dual nature of Jesus as fully God and fully human. We're challenged to consider how this impacts our daily lives and faith. The message emphasizes that acknowledging Jesus as Lord isn't just about belief, but about submission to His rule in our lives. It draws fascinating parallels between our tendency to want God's blessings without His authority, and Satan's fall from heaven. This serves as a stark reminder that we can't have the benefits of God's kingdom without accepting His sovereignty. As we reflect on this, we're encouraged to examine our own lives and ask: Are we truly living as though Jesus is Lord of all?

Key Points:

- Jesus is both 100% God and 100% human, the true and new human

- Jesus is both Lord (supreme ruler) and Christ (the anointed one, Messiah)

- The crucifixion was an unfair trial that Jesus endured for our salvation

- Jesus' death and resurrection provide healing, forgiveness, and victory over sin and death

- Believers are called to be witnesses of Christ's resurrection through their transformed lives

- Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord

Stories:

- The narrative of Jesus' arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection

- The conversation between Sin and Death about holding Jesus in the tomb

- A testimony of a church member being healed of cancer

- The story of Barabbas being released instead of Jesus, illustrating substitutionary atonement