Believe – The Kingdom Secured

Believe – The Kingdom Secured

The Kingdom Gospel of Jesus

1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 1:4; John 20:30–31

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4”

Believe – The Kingdom Secured Mark 1:15; Acts 16:31

What exactly are we being asked to believe? 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 4:25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 1:4

I. JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS

1. Sin Had to Be Dealt With 1 Corinthians 15:3; Romans 6:23;
   Ezekiel 18:4

2. The Cross Was a Planned Rescue, Not an Accident Isaiah 53:5; Mark 10:45; John 10:18

3. Jesus Took Our Place on the Cross 1 Peter 2:24;
2 Corinthians 5:21

4. The Cross Displays Both Justice and Love Romans 3; 5:8

5. The Invitation to Believe in the Crucified King John 3:16

II. JESUS ROSE IN VICTORY 1 Corinthians 15:4; Romans 1:4

1. The Resurrection Was God’s Declaration of Kingship
1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:4

2. The Resurrection Conquered Our Greatest Enemy—Death 1 Corinthians 15:26; 15:20; John 11:25

3. The Resurrection Establishes an Unshakable Kingdom Hebrews 12:28; 1 Peter 1:3

4. The Resurrection Demands Our Allegiance Romans 10:9

III. BELIEVING IS TRUSTING THE KING John 20:30–31

1. Faith Is Trust in God’s Love and Loyalty to His Cause Matthew 22:37–38; Hebrews 11:6ll Matthew 6:33

2. Faith Has Definite Content—The Gospel of Christ
1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 10:9–10

3. Faith Acknowledges Our Sin and God’s Salvation Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; John 3:16

4. Faith Is More Than Positive Thinking Hebrews 11:1;
2 Peter 1:16

5. Faith Has an Exclusive Quality John 14:6; Galatians 1:8–9

6. Faith Ultimately Stakes Everything on Christ Galatians 2:20; Philippians 3:8

The Kingdom has been secured—the King has won.

Will you believe in Him and step into His reign?