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“Encounter With the Risen Christ”. John 20:11-23. Encounter With The Risen Christ . John 20: 11-23.
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“Encounter With the Risen Christ” John 20:11-23 Encounter With The Risen Christ John 20: 11-23
“Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.” John 20:19-20
I. The Risen Christ and the Disciples “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst,” John 20:19
I. The Risen Christ and the Disciples The doors were locked
I. The Risen Christ and the Disciples The doors were locked The disciples were afraid
I. The Risen Christ and the Disciples The doors were locked The disciples were afraid “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
I. The Risen Christ and the Disciples 3. Jesus suddenly appears and stands in their midst
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises “…said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ … So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’ And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’” John 20:19b, 21-2
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises The peace of the risen Christ
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises The peace of the risen Christ “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises The peace of the risen Christ “two, thus making peace, and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, thereby putting to death the enmity. And He came and preached peace to you who were afar off and to those who were near.
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises The peace of the risen Christ “For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.” Ephesians 2:14-18
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises a) Peace between us and Christ
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises a) Peace between us and Christ b) Peace between us and God
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises a) Peace between us and Christ b) Peace between us and God c) Peace between us and others who are in Christ
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises • “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises d) Peace between us and our own souls
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises d) Peace between us and our own souls “the blood of Christ … cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” Hebrews 9:14
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises e) Peace with the world
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises e) Peace with the world “Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end… To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 9:7
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises 2. The power of the Risen Christ
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises 2. The power of the Risen Christ “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you...” Acts 1:8a
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises 2. The power of the Risen Christ “He breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’” John 20:22
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises 3. The purpose of the Risen Christ
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises 3. The purpose of the Risen Christ “As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” John 20:21b
II. The Risen Christ and His Promises 3. The purpose of the Risen Christ “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” John 20:23
III. The Risen Christ and You The person of Christ gives us peace with God …means salvation
III. The Risen Christ and You The person of Christ gives us peace with God …means salvation The presence of Christ gives us the power of God… removes our fear
III. The Risen Christ and You The proclamation of Christ gives us purpose in spite of failure
III. The Risen Christ and You The proclamation of Christ gives us purpose in spite of failure “So Jesus said to them, ‘Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” John 20:21