In Kevin Thacker's sermon titled "What do you Say?", the central theological topic addressed is the identity of Jesus Christ as the Son of God, the Messiah, and the necessity of personal affirmation of that identity. Thacker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that there are only two ways to respond to the question of who Christ is: rightly or wrongly. He argues that a correct understanding of Jesus is revealed not through human wisdom, but through divine revelation (Matthew 16:13-17). Specific scripture references, including Peter's confession in Matthew 16:16 and the prophecies from Isaiah and Zechariah, are utilized to assert the fulfillment of Christ's identities and roles. The practical significance of this sermon lies in its call for individuals, especially Christians, to publicly confess their belief in Christ as revealed in Scripture and to understand the implications of that acknowledgment for their lives and faith.
“What do you think of Christ? Everybody has an opinion... and in the end, it's not the same person.”
“Error is always multiple choice. The truth is singular. It's simple. It's plain. It's one man wide.”
“What do you say about that? That's what the Lord's asking. What do you say?”
“For flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”
The Bible proclaims that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16).
Matthew 16:16, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2
We know Jesus is the Christ through revelation from God, as stated by Jesus to Peter (Matthew 16:17).
Matthew 16:17, John 6:44
Confessing Jesus as the Son of God is vital because it affirms our faith in His divine nature and authority to save (Matthew 16:16).
Matthew 16:16, John 14:6, Romans 10:9
Saying Jesus is God in human flesh affirms His incarnation and perfect union of divine and human natures (John 1:14).
John 1:14, Hebrews 4:15
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Kevin, a native of Ashland Kentucky and former US military serviceman, is a member of Todd's Road Grace Church in Lexington, Kentucky.
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