To Free Us from Our Sins
August 22, 2021 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: 12 Reasons Jesus Came to Die
Passage: Revelation 1:1–8
To Make Us Fit for Heaven
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 8/22/2021
Revelation 1:1–8
Sermon Theme: God made a way for sinful people to be reconciled to a holy God through Christ’s death on the cross, which frees us from the penalty of sin, the power of sin, and ultimately, the presence of sin. In response, we worship Him, live free from fear, and long for His return!
I. THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST - (1:1–3)
A. The Testimony of John - (vv. 1–2)
B. The Blessing of Revelation - (v. 3)
1. To Those Who Read the Word
2. To Those Who Hear the Word
3. To Those Who Keep the Word
II. THE PRAISE OF JESUS CHRIST - (1:4–6)
A. The Focus on Jesus - (vv. 4–5a)
1. The Person of Christ
2. The Work of Christ
B. The Freedom from Sin - (vv.5b–6)
1. Freed from Sin's Penalty – Justification
2. Freed from Sin's Power – Sanctification
3. Freed from Sin's Presence – Glorification
III. THE RESPONSE TO JESUS CHRIST - (1:7–8)
A. The Warning of Jesus - (v. 7)
B. The Worship of Jesus - (vv. 6b, 8)
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