Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2000
Living Sacrifice 09
Christ did all the work and is the value we seek (Col 2:14-15); The value we have is rooted in relationship with Jesus Christ (1Co 1:15, Rom 6:5, Eph 2:4). We are counted Jesus' brethren and share in his victories -- children of the Most High God (Heb 2:9-11, Joh 1:12, 1Jo 3:1-3); Jesus Christ is Heir of all things; He is the Focus of all history; Christ designed the ages; Christ is the Revealer of God; He is co-equal with God; He is the Sustainer of all things; He is the Savior; He is the Hero of the universe (Heb 1:1-3); 7 Superiorities of Christ: (1) Superiority of his Name (Heb 2:4-5); (2) First-born - Priest, Heir, Blessings of the Father; (3) The Sovereign of the Angels (Heb 2:7); (4) He has an Eternal Throne (Heb 2:8); (5) He has an Eternal appointment (Heb 2:9, Phi 2:9); (6) He is Immutable (Heb 2:10-12); (7) Christ's finished work (Heb 2:13-14, Joh 19:30). 7 victories of Jesus Christ: (1) King of Kings (Heb 2:5); "Last Adam" (Heb 2:6-8); (3) "Lamb of God" (Heb 2:9, Joh 1:29); (4) "Captain of Salvation" (Heb 2:10) (5) "First-born of many Brethren" (Heb 2:13-14); (6) Seed of the Woman (Heb 2:14-16, Gen 3:15, Gal 3:16); (7) Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18, 1Pe 2:5-9)
Scripture References: Hebrews 2:10-12, John 1:29, John 3:1-3, Hebrews 2:17-18, Philippians 2:9, Hebrews 2:9, John 1:12, Galatians 3:16, Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:6-8, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 3:15, Hebrews 2:8, Hebrews 2:5, Ephesians 2:4, Hebrews 2:14-16, Hebrews 2:7, John 19:30, Romans 6:5, Hebrews 2:13-14, Hebrews 2:4-5, Hebrews 2:13-14, Colossians 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 1:1-3
From Series: "Living Sacrifice (1995)"
Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.