I. THE MESSIAH--1. Christ, the Alpha and Omega, v13-- Fulfillment of the Word-- Judge of the World-- Supreme in all Holy Work----2. Christ, the Root - Offspring of Jesse, v16----II. THE MESSAGE----1. Christ Crucified, vv13-14, 16--2. Christ-s Imminent Return, vv7, 10, 12, 20--3. Christ-s Urgent Call, vv11, 14-15----III. THE MESSENGER----1. Condescending Grace of God in Christ--2. Conforming Power of God in Christ----IV. THE MAJESTIC GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST----But without faith it is impossible to please him- for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11-6----...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14-23----... Sirs, what must I do to be saved- And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16-30-31----Believe and trust in Jesus Christ by these truths concerning Him-----1. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S INCARNATION--a. Eternal God - Perfect Man----2. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CRUCIFIXION--a. Excellency in Sacrifice----3. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S RESURRECTION--a. Effectual Proof----4. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S ASCENSION--a. Everlasting Reign----5. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CONSUMMATION--a. Explicit Return----That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness- and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10-9-10