Understanding Grace - Manchester

Understanding Grace
Christ Proclamation Church
Good Friday, 4/2/2021
Luke 23:32-43

Sermon Theme: Jesus Christ is the sinless Son of God who willingly endured the wrath of God so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. One crucified criminal encountered Jesus on Good Friday and came to understand grace, the undeserved gift of eternal life in Paradise with Him.

I. THE CONTEXT OF CALVARY - (Luke 23:32-38)
    A. The Crucified King
    B. The Merciful King

II. THE CONTRAST AT CALVARY - (Luke 23:39-42)
    A. The First Criminal - (Luke 23:39)
    B. The Second Criminal - (Luke 23:40-42)

III. THE CONVERSION AT CALVARY - (Luke 23:43)
    A. The Offer of Grace
    B. The Encouragement of Grace