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What Think Ye of Christ? , "When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven." , "While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. 43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? 46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions." Introduction :A. It is Not Important what you think of: 1. The Church --- with all its faults and failures. 2. Christians --- who will themselves stand before God and be judged. 3. Preachers --- I'm not on trial! --- I'm the Judge --- I am presiding --- Whether you like me or not --- is not important. 4. Yourself -- You are Not on Trial, you Are the Jury. B. Before You Leave This Building --- You Will Give Your Verdict! I. Testimonies of The Enemies of Christ: A. The World --- No room for Him --- Crucify Him --- We love darkness rather than light! (( Teen Suicides ... )) B. The Pharisee --- Two-fold more the child of hell ... 1. Self-Righteous Religious Leaders --- He sat with sinners and ate with them ... 2. Yes, Jesus is the best friend a sinner ever had! C. Mob at the cross --- He saved others ... Himself, He cannot save ... D. Pilate --- John 18:38, "Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault [at all]." E. King Herod --- Luke 23:13-15, "And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined [him] before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him." F. Centurion --- Matthew 27:54, "Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God." G. Judas --- Matthew 27:4, "Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood." II. Testimonies of The Friends of Christ: A. Moses --- Acts 3:22. "For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raiseup unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you." B. Isaiah --- Isaiah 9:6, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." C. John the Baptist --- John 1:29, "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." Acts 13:25, "... I am not [he]. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of [his] feet I am not worthy to loose." D. Blind Man --- John 9:24-25, "Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner [or no], I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see." E. Mary Magdalene --- John 20:18, "Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and [that] he had spoken these things unto her." Luke 8:2, "And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went [seven devils]," F Apostle Peter --- Matthew 16:16, "And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." Wife --- Peter was Made To Watch and then he was Crucified Up-Side-Down. G. David --- Psalms 40:2, "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings." H. Paul --- Colossians 2:9, "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." Beaten with Cat-O-Nine-Tails --- 5 times ..... I. Nathanael --- John 1:49, "Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel." J. Samaritans --- John 4:39-42, "And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. And many more believed because of his own word; And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard [him] ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world." K. Martha --- John 11:21-27, "Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world." L. Thomas --- John 20:28, "And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God." M. God The Father --- Matthew 17:5, "While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him." III. What Think Ye of His Character? A. The Officers sent to arrest Jesus: John 7:46, "The officers answered, Never man spake like this man." B. Some preachers won't Take Time For Children, but not so with Jesus. Luke 18:16, "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." C. His Works. John 9:4, "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." D. His Life. John 18:38, "Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all." IV. What Think Ye of His Cross? A. It was a Voluntary cross. John 10:17-18, "Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father." B. It was a Vicarious cross. Isaiah 53:5-6, "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." C. It was a Victorious cross. Revelation 1:18, "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death." V. What Think Ye of His Conquest? A. Moses ..... B. Peter ..... C. Saul ..... D. All Nations ..... E. 50 - 60 Million Martyrs ..... F. All Classes of People ..... G. And He Conquered Me ..... VI. What Think Ye of His Claims? A. One Hope. Psalm 146:5, "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:" B. One Name. Acts 4:12, "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." C. One Way. John 14:6, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." D. One Power. Acts 17:31, "Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead." VII. What Think Ye of His Authority And His Appointments? A. He is our Saviour now, but someday He will be The Judge. Matthew 28:18, "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." John 5:22, "For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:" B. Revelation 6:14-17, "And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. 15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; 16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: 17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?" C. Notice His Appointments: Hebrews 9:27, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" Acts 17:31, "Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead." Amos 4:12, "Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel."
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