The Message of Jesus
Acts 2:22-41
I. Jesus lived an extraordinary life.
· Born of a Virgin
· Lived a Sinless Life
· Miracles He Perfromed: mighty works, wonder, signs
II. Jesus died on a cross because of and for our sins.
· God – plan & forknowledge (It was the Lord’s will to crush Him)
· You – Those present, each of us here today. Our sin nailed Jesus to the cross
· Evil Men – they made thw wicked choice to kill Jesus
III. God raised Jesus from the dead to live forevermore.
· “It was not possible for him to be held by death.”
· David died and was buried.
· Every religious, philosophical, & political leader who ever lived and died is still dead, except one: Jesus!
· He will give eternal life to all who trust in Him.
IV. Jesus is both Lord and Christ.
· Christ – Savior from dominion
· Lord – Creator God to whom we bow
· All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.
V. You must turn from your sin and turn to Jesus.
· Repentance – inner transformation, change of the direction of your life
· Baptized – outer declaration of the inner transformation – First act of obedience
Two Great Needs
· Forgiveness of Sin
· God in your life – the gift of the Holy Spirit
