The sermon titled "Storm Warning #106" presents the doctrine of the omnipotence of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His sovereign power in both creation and salvation. The speakers argue that Christ's omnipotence, as illustrated in Revelation 5:6 and supported by other Scripture such as John 1:3 and Romans 8:10, ensures not only the authority of His salvific work but also provides profound comfort to believers in perilous times. Key points include the necessity of Christ's omnipotence for His role as the divine champion and Savior, and the assurance of salvation derived from His righteousness. This sermon reinforces the Reformed understanding of salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ alone, urging listeners to find their assurance solely in Him as the source of hope amid uncertainty.
Key Quotes
“By the Holy Spirit, Christ resides within his people by his spirit and his word. And this is only possible because they are justified legally before God by his grace.”
“To look elsewhere and find assurance is nothing more than self-righteousness.”
“Today is the day of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ while he may be found.”
“Great is our Lord Jesus Christ, and greatly to be praised.”
The Bible reveals Christ's omnipotence, particularly in Revelation 5:6, highlighting His perfect power.
Scripture presents Christ as omnipotent, demonstrated clearly in Revelation 5:6, where He is depicted as the Lamb who possesses seven horns and seven eyes, symbolizing His complete authority and divine perfection. The number seven signifies divine completeness, affirming Christ's omnipotence as fundamental to His nature as God. This omnipotence indicates that all power is in His hands, allowing Him to govern all creation. John 1:3 further emphasizes this by declaring that through Christ, all things were created. Thus, He not only possesses power but actively employs it to sustain and direct the universe.
Revelation 5:6, John 1:3
Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ, as affirmed in Romans 5:21, which highlights God's unmerited favor.
The assurance that salvation comes by grace is firmly rooted in the teachings of Scripture, particularly Romans 5:21, which states that grace reigns through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. This means that our acceptance before God is solely based on His unmerited favor and not on our own merits or works. Ephesians 2:8-9 echoes this sentiment by emphasizing that we are saved by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works. Such biblical declarations highlight the sovereign initiative of God in saving sinners, reinforcing the doctrine of sovereign grace in Reformed theology.
Romans 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9
Trusting in Christ alone ensures our assurance of salvation, as He is our sinless Savior, detailed in Hebrews 12:2.
For Christians, trusting in Christ alone for assurance of salvation is critical because it removes reliance on self-righteousness and places faith firmly in our sinless Savior, who accomplished perfect righteousness on our behalf. As highlighted in Hebrews 12:2, Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith, meaning that our assurance is anchored in His completed work and ongoing intercession. This trust also acknowledges that it is through Christ's sacrificial death, as stated in Romans 8:32, that we are justified before God. Reliance on any other source, including personal endeavors or feelings, leads to uncertainty, whereas faith in Christ guarantees a steadfast hope.
Hebrews 12:2, Romans 8:32
Christ's righteousness imputed to believers means they are legally justified before God, as explained in Romans 3:24.
The doctrine of imputed righteousness asserts that believers are justified before God by receiving Christ's righteousness as their own through faith. Romans 3:24 articulates this truth, indicating that we are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. This imputation means that the righteousness of Christ, perfect and unblemished, is credited to the account of the believer, allowing for reconciliation with God. Consequently, it not only serves as the basis for our justification but also empowers our regeneration and new life in Him, as noted in Romans 8:10, which states that if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the spirit is life because of righteousness.
Romans 3:24, Romans 8:10
Sinners should seek mercy as it is God's nature to show mercy, as declared in Romans 5:8.
Seeking mercy from God is vital for sinners because it aligns with the nature and desire of God, who is described as love in 1 John 4:16. Scripture repeatedly affirms that God delights in mercy, as seen in Micah 7:18, where God's willingness to forgive extends beyond what is humanly conceivable. Exodus 33:19 reveals that God's glory is demonstrated in His merciful acts. Furthermore, Jesus, whose very name means savior, exemplifies this call to mercy in Matthew 11:28, where He invites all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him for rest. Understanding and acknowledging our need for mercy reassuringly highlights the character of God and underscores the Gospel message of grace.
1 John 4:16, Micah 7:18, Exodus 33:19, Matthew 11:28
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