El sermón “Por Cristo y su obra” de Joel Coyoc se centra en la doctrina del nuevo nacimiento y la esperanza viva que proviene de la obra redentora de Jesucristo, tal como se expone en 1 Pedro 1:3-4. Coyoc argumenta que, por la gran misericordia de Dios, los creyentes son regenerados a una nueva vida que se fundamenta en la resurrección de Cristo, quien asegura una herencia incorruptible y eterna. Se refiere a las Escrituras, citando Juan 1:12-13 y Santiago 1:18, para demostrar que la nueva creación es un acto divino, no humano; enfatiza que la preservación de los creyentes está asegurada por el poder de Dios a través de la fe, aludiendo a Romanos 8:38-39. La implicación práctica es que la confianza del creyente descansa en la obra consumada de Cristo, ofreciendo consuelo en medio de pruebas y la certeza de la salvación.
Key Quotes
“Es por Cristo y por su obra que el Padre nos hizo nacer de nuevo.”
“Nuestra salvación está lista. Podemos decir que nuestra salvación está ahora más cerca que cuando primero creímos.”
“El que comenzó en vosotros la buena obra la perfeccionará hasta el día de Jesucristo.”
“Nadie por quien el Señor Jesucristo murió jamás se perderá.”
The Bible teaches that being born again is a work of God's mercy through Jesus Christ, granting us a living hope.
In John 1:12-13, we learn that those who receive Christ and believe in His name are given the power to become children of God, born not of human will but of God. Peter emphasizes in 1 Peter 1:3 that it is according to God's great mercy that He caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This new birth signifies a transformation initiated by God, as we are spiritually dead in our trespasses (Ephesians 2:1) and incapable of generating faith or life within ourselves. Only by God's will, through the redemptive work of Christ, do we receive this new life.
John 1:12-13, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 2:1
Scripture assures us that our salvation is ready and secured through Christ’s completed work.
The apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:5 states that we are being kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. This assurance comes from understanding that salvation is not based on our efforts but entirely on the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. The phrase 'prepared to be revealed' indicates that our salvation is not only certain but also a future hope awaiting manifestation. As Christ declared from the cross, 'It is finished' (John 19:30), signaling that there is nothing more we need to do to secure our salvation. Our confidence lies in God, who began this good work in us and will continue it until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:6).
1 Peter 1:5, John 19:30, Philippians 1:6
The resurrection is central because it assures us of our own resurrection and eternal life through Christ.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of Christian hope. In 1 Peter 1:3, Peter writes that we are born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Christ. This means that because Christ rose from the dead, we are guaranteed our own resurrection and eternal life. The apostle Paul argues in 1 Corinthians 15:14 that if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. The resurrection signifies victory over sin and death, affirming that Jesus is who He claimed to be—the Son of God. Our hope does not rest on mere wishful thinking; it is anchored in the historical truth of Christ's victory over the grave.
1 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:14
God guards our salvation through His power, which we access by faith.
According to 1 Peter 1:5, we are guarded by the power of God through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed. This means that our security doesn't rest on our strength or ability to maintain our faith, but on God's sustaining power. As described in Romans 8:39, nothing can separate us from the love of God, affirming that God's protection over our salvation is invulnerable to any external threat. Moreover, Ephesians 6:16 encourages us to take up the shield of faith, underlining that our active trust in God equips us to ward off challenges to our faith. Hence, we can rest assured that our salvation is secured by His divine sovereignty.
1 Peter 1:5, Romans 8:39, Ephesians 6:16
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