The Be and Become of the Atonement

The cross offers far more than relief from guilt, it invites us into the responsibility of walking in Christ's righteousness.In this Communion Sunday sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:21, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks "the 'be' and 'become' of the atonement." Pastor Neil breaks down how God made Jesus, who knew no sin, to be sin so that when He died, sin's capacity and power over us died with Him. Moving beyond transactional forgiveness, discover how receiving Christ's righteousness shifts our identity from merely trying to stop sinning to actively living out our relational calling as the righteousness of God.In this episode, we cover:The "Be" and "Become" of 2 Corinthians 5:21: Unpacking the deep theological shift that occurs through the cross.Relief: How Jesus becoming sin broke the ultimate power and capacity of sin in the believer's life.Responsibility: Shifting our focus from transactional sin management to walking in our new identity as the righteousness of God.Relational over Transactional: Embracing God’s invitation into a vibrant relationship rather than a score-keeping contract.Approaching the Table: Discerning the Lord’s Supper with a heart prepared in joyful gratitude rather than mournful guilt.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube