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Jesus – the Judge & Friend of sinners John 5:22-30; Mt.9:9-13 1. Jesus – the Judge a. Jesus is the King – Creator & Ruler who calls us to account – John 5:27-29; Mt. 25:31,32; Acts 17:30,31; Phil. 2:10,11 a. Jesus is the King – Creator & Ruler who calls us to account – John 5:27-29; Mt. 25:31,32; Acts 17:30,31; Phil. 2:10,11 b. We are rebels b. We are rebels - 10 commandments Ex.20; Mt.5:21-48 - 10 commandments Ex.20; Mt.5:21-48 - Rom.1-3 - Rom.1-3 - The person of Jesus shows us our failure - The person of Jesus shows us our failure c. God is just c. God is just
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d. The horrific nature of hell 1. A place of unspeakable suffering a. Fire – great suffering - a. Fire – great suffering - Mt.13:40-42,49,50; Mk.9:47,48 Mt.13:40-42,49,50; Mk.9:47,48 b. Darkness – total separation from God – Mt.8:12; 22:13 b. Darkness – total separation from God – Mt.8:12; 22:13 2. A place to avoid – Jesus warns - Judgment is God’s “strange” work – Is.28:21; 2 Pet.3:9; Lk.19:41 - Judgment is God’s “strange” work – Is.28:21; 2 Pet.3:9; Lk.19:41
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2. Jesus – the Friend of sinners Lk.7:34 a. Jesus gets close to sinners – Mt.9:10-13; Lk.7:36-39; 15:1,2; 19:1-10 b. Jesus forgave sinners – Mk.2:5; Lk.7:47,48; 19:9,10; 23:42,43; John8:10,11 c. Jesus experienced hell for sinners - the struggle facing hell – Lk. 22:41-44 - the struggle facing hell – Lk. 22:41-44 - the suffering & darkness of hell – Mt.27:45,46 - the suffering & darkness of hell – Mt.27:45,46
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Jesus – the Friend of sinners Because of Jesus enduring hell for us:- - No condemnation for those who trust in him – Rom.8:1 - We have peace with God – Rom.5:1 - God can be both JUST & the JUSTIFIER of those who trust in Christ – Rom. 3:26
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3. Your response a. Recognize your sin b. Receive forgiveness c. Forgive others – sign of receiving forgiveness – Mt. 6:12; 18:21-35 Satan tries to smother life-giving forgiveness 1. Accusing us – Rev.12:10,11 1. Accusing us – Rev.12:10,11 2. Stopping us forgiving others 2. Stopping us forgiving others d. Be a Gospel community – as we enjoy & display forgiveness & share the Good News of the Cross
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