Thesis: The death of Christ via crucifixion was a common way of death in the first century Roman Empire. What was unique was the death of the perfect Son of God in such a shameful display of execution. This death holds significance for the believer in reminding us all that the Gospel proclaims about God.
This death was special because it was a:
1. SINGULAR SACRIFICE * one time act that was sufficient for all * sacrifices no longer needed
2. SETTLEMENT FOR SIN * Law states bloodshed needed for forgiveness * God the Father separated from God the Son * Christ bore EVERY sin of EVERY believer - past, present and future in crucifixion
3. SUBSTITUTION * Christ switched places with us : - Took our sin, gave us His righteousness * Wasn't fair - Just died for the unjust
4. SECURITY * Believers can come to God without punishment * despite earthly circumstances, eternal life in perfection is guaranteed
Where was Christ Post-crucifixion?
5. PLACE * Paradise, Father's side, third heaven PERSON * flesh or spiritual PROCLAMATION * Gospel - what crucifixtion accomplished
CONCLUSION: The uniqueness of Christ's death was that it provided an eternal transaction and accounting for sin- the Gospel of God's incredible work in placing judgment on his Son and transferring his Son's righteousness to us.
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