Christ the Sacrifice Receiver
Christ is the only one who can demand our complete surrender, and He offers us a new way of living, free from the shadows of the past.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound nature of Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, highlighting the significance of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. He draws from the writings of John and Paul to illustrate how Christ triumphed over spiritual powers through His sacrifice on the cross. Tozer urges believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, surrendering fully to Christ, who invites us to concentrate on Him and be captivated by His glory. The sermon calls for a deep understanding of who Christ is and the reality of His presence in our lives.
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In the New Testament, John tried to tell us about God. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (1:1). "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth" (1:14). John the Mystic tried to tell us how great God is. The Apostle Paul also gave us insight on who God is. . . . And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day.
These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ (Colossians 2:15-17).
Why am I giving you all these passages of Scripture? Because I want to tell you who it is who says, "Present your bodies to me. Take your cross and follow me. Give yourself wholly to me. Surrender to me. Concentrate upon me and learn to be fascinated by me." He is the only One who can say it.
Sermon Outline
- God's Nature Revealed
- God's Power and Glory
- Christ as the Reality
- A New Way of Living
- Surrendering to Christ
Key Quotes
“He is the only One who can say it.” — A.W. Tozer
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” — A.W. Tozer
“Present your bodies to me. Take your cross and follow me. Give yourself wholly to me. Surrender to me.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should surrender ourselves wholly to Christ, concentrating on Him and learning to be fascinated by Him.
- We should not let anyone judge us by what we eat or drink, but rather focus on the reality found in Christ.
- We should present our bodies to Christ, taking up our cross and following Him.