Thinking of the Cross

The sermon examines the final words of Jesus on the cross, specifically Luke 23:46, to highlight four key characteristics of His death: actual, confident, willing, and victorious. It argues that Christ's death was a real historical event that removed the sting of death for believers, providing them with the assurance of eternal life. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus died confidently because He was in the Father's hands, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and demonstrating His voluntary submission to the Father's will. This victory over sin and death is presented as the foundation for the believer's hope, urging the audience to trust in Christ as their personal Savior to secure their own eternal destiny. The tone is pastoral and urgent, calling for immediate repentance and faith to avoid the eternal consequences of dying without Christ.