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THE EFFECTS OF CALVARY
Text: Matthew 27:45-51
1. Calvary affected the Saviour - Vs. 50.
2. Calvary affected the Sovereign - Vs. 46.
3. Calvary affected the Sanctuary - Vs. 51.
4. Calvary affected the Sleeping - Vs. 52-53.
5. Calvary affected the Sinners - Vs. 54.
I. CALVARY AFFECTED THE UPPER WORLD - VS. 45-46
Everything about the Lord Jesus affected God.
1. At His birth - star moved, angels sang.
2. At His baptism - "My beloved Son".
3. At His blood shedding - Notice
A. Calvary affected the upper world’s fellowship. (Vs. 46- "My God, why hast thou forsaken me?")
B. Calvary affected the upper world’s partnership. (II Cor.5:21 - God made Him a sinner).
II. CALVARY AFFECTED THE OUTER WORLD - VS. 51
No words could ever describe all the changes that Calvary has brought to this world.
A. Affected the Temple - vs. 51.
B. Affected the Tombs - vs. 52.
C. Affected the Tranquility of the earth - vs. 54.
III. CALVARY AFFECTED THE UNDERWORLD - VS. 52-53
A. Redeemed the Old Testament saints -vs. 52.
Keep in mind the blood of animals could never put away sin. They had been saved on credit.
B. Released the Old Testament saints -vs.53.
They came out of the tombs and appeared to many after His resurrection.
IV. CALVARY AFFECTED THE INNER WORLD - VS. 54-61
A. Of the Condemned - vs. 54 (Centurion)
B. Of the Carnal - vs. 57-60 (Joseph)
C. Of the Consecrated - vs. 61 (Mary).
SERMON BY BROTHER EDGAR THOMAS - EVANGELIST - USA
