The Work of Christ to Save Our Souls

Introduction: We simply believe the Christ died for our sins. Yet, there is much to learn about the price Christ paid.

1. Sought out by His love (v. 6-8)

1. His act of love- His death (v. 6,8)

2. His plan of love-in due time (v. 6; Galatians 4:4)

3. The proof of His love (1 John 4:19, 9, 10)

1. When without strength (v. 6)

2. When sinners (v. 8)

3. When enemies (v. 10)

4. The greatness of His love (v. 7, 8; John 15:13)

2. Justified by His blood (v. 9)

1. The price- God's blood (Hebrews 9:22; Acts 20:28)

2. The product- justification

3. The deliverance- from wrath (John 3:36)

3. Reconciled by His death (v. 10)

1. Our position- enemies (Romans 8:7-8)

2. God's substitution- death (2 Corinthians 5:20-21)

3. Our reconciliation

4. Saved by His life (v. 10)

1. The power of His resurrection (Romans 1:3,4)

2. The benefits of His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:14, 17; John 14:19: Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:4)

5. Secured by the Atonement (v. 11)

1. Our joy

2. Our benefactor

3. Our gift (Hebrews 10:1-4; 9:24-27)