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Why I Believe In The Son Of God Readings:Jn. 1:1-14; Col. 2:8-12; Heb.1:1-2; I Tim. 3:16 Text:"God was manifested in the flesh"(1 Tim.3:16) Introduction:It is believed that the original Christian confession consisted of three words: "Jesus Christ--Lord." His person, claims and work are central to biblical literature and theology. Consider: I. His Appearance In History (1 Tim.3:16) A. Recorded Historical Events B. Resultant Historical Events II. His Aloneness In History A. Absolute Deity (Jn. 8:58) B. Absolute Purity (Jn. 8:46) C. Absolute Sovereignty (Jn. 10:17-18) III. His Authority In History A. Power To Search Men and Women (Jer. 17:10) B. Power To Save Men and Women (Matt. 9:6) C. Power To Satisfy Men and Women (Matt. 11:28) Conclusion: Criticism may attempt to banish, and the church to bury, His authority, but He always emerges as the authoritative Christ to search, save, and satisfy men and women. That is why countless people believe in Christ as the Son of God. His appearances in history challenges the mind, His aloneness challenges the heart, and His authority challenges the will, and belief is born. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
SERMON FROM DR. STEPHEN OLFORD |