Matthew 27:51
The sermon proves Jesus' divinity through prophecy, His life, and His death, calling listeners to acknowledge Him as the Son of God.
Chuck Smith emphasizes that the declaration 'Truly this was the Son of God' is supported by prophecy, the life of Jesus, His death, and personal experiences today. He highlights the overwhelming number of prophecies concerning Christ, the testimonies of those who witnessed His miraculous acts, and the significance of His sacrificial death. Smith encourages listeners to acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, which can transform their lives and lead them to serve Him faithfully.
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"TRULY THIS WAS THE SON OF GOD"
I. PROPHESY PROVES IT.
A. Law of compound probabilities.
1. 20 stipulations 1,045,576
2. 21 prophesies concerning Christ birth.
3. Over 300 in His lifetime.
B. Amazing prophesy of Daniel 9:24.
49 years & 434 Total 483 483 Babylonian calendar
Artexerses gave Nehemiah 445 360 days to year.
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II. HIS LIFE PROVED IT.
A. Officers testimony John 7:46 "Never man spake as."
B. Christ showed complete mastery over elements.
1. Water to wine.
2. Stilled the storm.
3. Brought the dead to life.
4. Opened eye of blind.
C. Pilate's testimony "I find no fault in Him."
Ill. HIS DEATH PROVED IT.
A. "No man taketh my life from me"
B. "He gave up the ghost,"
Graves opened, Temple vail rent, earthquake, darkness."
IV. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE TODAY PROVES IT.
A. If you have come to this acknowledgment "Truly this was the
Son of God."
1. Alter course of your life.
2. Willing to obey his call to service.
3. Gladly take up your cross.
B. Drunkard.
Gambler.
Rankest sinner.
Sermon Outline
- Prophesy Proves It
- His Life Proved It
- His Death Proved It
- Personal Experience Today Proves It
- Alter course of your life
- Drunkard, Gambler, Rankest sinner
- Pilate's testimony
Key Quotes
“TRULY THIS WAS THE SON OF GOD” — Chuck Smith
“No man taketh my life from me” — Chuck Smith
“He gave up the ghost” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- If you acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, alter the course of your life to follow Him.
- Be willing to obey Jesus' call to service and take up your cross.
- Recognize that Jesus' death on the cross proves His divinity and demonstrates His love for humanity.