John Wells - October 28 2018

Jesus Christ – Who is He ? …as he is presented in public ministry We have already learned … He is God (John 1:1 “He was with God and He was God”/ Matt 1:23 “Immanuel”) He is Eternal (Luke 1:33 “ His kingdom is forever”) He is the Creator (John 1:3 “ All things were made by Him”) At His Baptism He is announced from heaven as “the well beloved Son of God” He is the Perfect Man …. “the one who is well pleasing to God” He is the the Messiah … John 4:26 “ when Messiah is come …” …“I am He” Pre-eminent Provision for the sin of the world Presented to every person “The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” John 1:29 ---------------------- Scripture Reading Matthew 3: V13-17 John 1:26-34 ------------------------------------- Why was Jesus baptized ? He certainly never had to repent, for he had no sin in Him. To endorse John’s ministry …. It was from God To identify with those He came to save To “FULFILL ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS”, ….” Let it be so to fulfill all righteousness “ it was a picture a foreshadow of His baptism at the cross… …..when He would bear the wrath of God …and a public acknowledgment that the Father was well pleased in Him. ------------ He is pre-Eminent – “ This is My Beloved Son …. I am well pleased in Him” Jesus coming out of the water..” saw the heavens open , and the Spirit of God in the form of a dove descending upon Him…and then a voice from heaven said “ This is my beloved Son” John 3:31 “ He is above ALL” Ephesians 1:21 “ Colossians “ 1:18 “ ‘That in all things He might have the pre-eminence – FIRST PLACE” Mark 12:6 -------------- He is the provision for the sin of the world Matt 3:15 “ let it be so…to fulfill all righteousness”…this is a striking statement Romans 10:2-4 / Romans 3:10, v 21, 22 v 25, 26 / Romans 5:17-21 / II Cor 5:21 / Galatians 2:21 No one is righteous … no one can establish his own righteousness Righteousness can never be earned by Law keeping …it comes by faith alone in Jesus Christ Righteousness was won at the cross when Jesus was “made to be sin” for us If righteousness could be earned in anyway…then Jesus Christ died “in vain” “ HE CAME TO FULFILL ALL RIGHTEOUSNESS” …Has he accomplished it in you ? Or to you …was His death and resurrection in vain ? ------------ Romans 10:3-4 Romans 3:10, V21 -22, 25 & 26 Romans 5:17-21 2 Corinthians 5:21 He is presented to every person “ as the propitiation for their sins” “ Behold …stop and Look …The Lamb of God, who TAKES AWAY the sin of the world” John 1:29 “ If any man sin we have an advocate …JESUS CHRIST THE RIGHTEOUS “ I John 2:1 Look at Him and ask …WAS THIS FOR ME ? He is presented to you today… as John the Baptist presented Him to the nation of Israel 2000 yrs ago “ propitiation for our sins ? (the sin atoning sacrifice /that which satisfies God) Ch 2:2 The (One and ONLY) Lamb of GOD ….God’s lamb…every one had “a lamb” – a picture of Jesus This is the PERFECT LAMB …not a PICTURE … the authentic provision from God Himself By HIMSELF …Purged our sins (Heb 1:3) He was the Provider / He was the Priest / He was the Sacrifice …He offered HIMSELF … HIS own blood … ”BEHOLD The Lamb of God, who TAKES AWAY the sin of the world …(Not to cover up / not to simply be merciful / no …but to BEAR in His own body the sin of the world … TAKE IT AWAY ….gone (Lev 16:22) Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners…. (To Fulfill All Righteousness)