The Cause of the Cross.

Outline for a sermon preached April 9, 2017, entitled “The Cause of the Cross.”

INTRODUCTION

1. Before there can be a resurrection there must be a death.
2. There are still some things that are holy.
3. The cross in context.
   1. Mankind left God at the base of a tree.
   2. Mankind must return to God at the base of a tree.
4. The simple message of the cross:
5. At the cross is where I take care of my God relationship.
6. At the cross is where I take care of my human relationships.

OUTLINE

1. The reason for the cross.
   1. Payment.
      1. Mankind is sinful (Genesis 6:5).
      2. God is holy.
      3. God must punish sin (Romans 6:23).
   2. Substitution.
   3. Forgiveness.
2. The reality of the cross.
   1. Isaiah 53:5.
   2. He was bruised and bled for our motives.
   3. He was wounded and bled for our actions.
3. The response to the cross.
   1. Repentance.
      1. A gospel that demands nothing, delivers nothing.
   2. Adoration.
      1. I say “Thank You” with my heart.
   3. Selection.

CONCLUSION

1. PRAYER.