In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. But is this indeed the case? Did the Father actually forsake…

The only way a person can live a life that has eternal significance is by placing their faith in the sacrifice of Christ.

Have you trusted, personally, God’s remedy for your individual sin? are you covered by the righteousness of Christ, your sinless substitute sacrifice?

Intro Studying the Gospel, the Good news about Jesus, as recorded for us by John. John was a disciple of Jesus, one of the three that were especially intimate with Jesus. He was called the beloved. Jesus loved him, and he loved Jesus. John wrote his gospel to the believers in Ephesus, believers that…

The Atonement Of Christ: His Fulfillment In Our Lives Seth Dombach Genesis through Joshua, OOT508 Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr. June 25, 2007 Table of Contents Title Page....................................................................................................i Table of Contents..........................................................................................ii…

What do you think of when you think Pride? There has been a big controversy lately in the news having to do with athletic ware. Now I am not going to dig into this silly controversy but what I do want to mention is something important about it. The real issue that is at the surface of all this is arrogance.…

The mercy seat. – Famous cover-ups: I had John do some visuals for me, I used them out at the prison, but I thought that they were too good to use just the once. [P] Every so often we see reported some great cover up. [Watergate, Bill Clinton, Pol Pot, Stalin, cultural revolution] They all have one thing…

Intro: Golf Instructor When I was in middle school, my best friend had access to a golf cart. We heard of a golf team and thought we’d join to get to be the Duke’s of Hazard Read Matthew 26:1-27:50 Page 586 1. Jesus’ death was a necessary fulfillment of God’s plan Through our study of the bible this…

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Because of His love for us, it was God the Father's will to crush Jesus. God's will was accomplished on the cross.

The Fall of Man—Genesis 3:1-7 Question God’s Word – Genesis 3:1 Denial of God’s Word or Character – 3:2-3 1. The Devil is able to hide the consequence of sin 2. When we start to think we can get away with sin, go back to Galatians 6:7 – Sowing & Reaping 3. The Law of Gravity: throw something up it will…

Christmas is fast approaching so I’d like to move in that direction over the next three weeks. I’d like to connect this Christmas message to the series we’re in - moving from “Consumption to Compassion” - I think it’s a natural fit. Christmas is all about moving from comfort to mission, from consumption…

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Theological Seminary BLOOD MOTIF AND ATONEMENT IN DEUTERONOMY A Paper Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Course THST 800 Seminar in Christian Theology by Emmer Chacon December 2006 CONTENT INTRODUCTION.. 1 Definition and statement…

Since I have been with my wife Christina she has tried and tried to get me to love and enjoy some of the old movies, mainly the ones that are called musicals. In fact, I can honestly say I enjoyed watching some of them with her and of course I have my own personal favorites, like “Singing in the Rain…

In Christian thought, the act by which God and man are brought together in personal relationship. The term is derived from Anglo-Saxon words meaning “making at one,” hence “at-one-ment.” In Christian thought, the act by which God and man are brought together in personal relationship. The term is derived…

Introduction · Jesus Christ, God’s Son has come to the earth so that man can have fellowship with God & with His Son. · “But wait,” man says, – “I already have fellowship with God, I already worship Him & He accepts my worship!” – “I do not need for someone else to tell me how to become acceptable to…

If there's anything about Jesus' life that we can be certain, is that he died by crucifixion under the jurisdiction of Pontius Pilate. But why? What was so antagonizing in the charismatic preacher that he was led to suffer such an ignominious death? And why did his followers claim that the death of his master, a young Jewish prophet, was the most important event in the history of the world?

Resurrection Sunday 2011 John 19:16-30 Why The Cross? Why the Cross? That’s a question often asked by believer, unbeliever, or those not sure. When Mel Gibson filmed “the Passion of the Christ”, I heard him speak at a Pastors’ gathering. In his stunted theology, he made a statement that sounded good…

Title: Abolishing the Power of Death Sermon Notes: Larry Salyer and Jerry de Gier Sermon #: Subject: Atonement Given: 9/25/04 Occasion/Group: Atonement Pasadena Written: September 2004 Word File Name: 2004 atonement.doc Updated: I. Introduction Lev 23.4 – The Feasts of the Lord. Verses 26-28 – The Day…