Its All About Jesus

Date: June 16, 2019

Scripture: Acts 4:7-13

Big Idea: Salvation is exclusively found Jesus the Christ. Period.

Introduction:

1. “Jesus is the Christ” (10)

a. The “Christ” was the expected coming Messiah and King of every single Jew

b. The name “Jesus the Christ” provides salvtion

c. The name of “Jesus the Christ” commands worship and holy fear

2. “You crucified the Christ” (10b)

a. Peter boldly told them they destroyed the One they all had waited for

b. Peter reminded them of their previous court decision with Jesus

3. “God raised to life the Christ” (10c)

a. Peter directly announces that no matter their response to Jesus, God is still God.

4. “Jesus still has authority over life, death and healing” (10d)

a. This Jesus that you thought you controlled…is still in control!

b. This Jesus cannot only heal, but He has the power to give his life up and take it back again!

5. Salvation is only found in Jesus. Period.”

a. Salvation is exclusive

b. Jesus himself claimed to be the exclusive way to salvation

1. He claimed to be the eternal God (Jn. 1:1; 8:58)

2. He claimed the exalted position of judging the world (Jn. 5:22)

3. He claimed to be the only Savior of the entire human race (Jn. 14:6; 10:9)

c. Salvation is a very personal decision

Conclusion: