The Infinite Worth of Christ's Sacrifice

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Day 1: The Infinite Worth of Christ's Sacrifice

The finite suffering of Christ on the cross is sufficient to atone for the eternal punishment deserved by sinners because of the infinite worth of His person. Jesus, being of infinite dignity, offered a sacrifice of infinite value, covering the sins of all believers. This understanding challenges us to appreciate the magnitude of His sacrifice and the depth of His love for humanity. The realization that His finite suffering was enough to cover the eternal punishment of countless sinners should ignite our worship and love for Him. [06:20]

Hebrews 9:14 (ESV): "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God."

Reflection: In what ways can you deepen your appreciation for the infinite worth of Christ's sacrifice today, and how might this change your approach to worship?

Day 2: The Greater Evil of Christ's Suffering

The suffering of the Son of God, an innocent being of infinite dignity, is a greater evil than the suffering of any sinful human. This makes His sacrifice more than enough to atone for humanity's sins. The depth of Christ's suffering, despite His innocence, highlights the gravity of sin and the profound love He has for us. Understanding this should lead us to a deeper gratitude and a more profound sense of awe for His sacrifice. [08:13]

Isaiah 53:5 (ESV): "But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed."

Reflection: How does recognizing the greater evil of Christ's suffering change your perspective on sin and forgiveness in your own life?

Day 3: The Depth of Christ's Descent

Christ's descent from equality with God to the forsakenness on the cross is an infinitely greater descent than any human suffering. This highlights the magnitude of His sacrifice and the depth of His love for humanity. Reflecting on this should lead us to a deeper appreciation for His humility and the lengths He went to for our salvation. The infinite worth of Christ's person makes His suffering sufficient to cover the sins of all His people. [09:12]

Philippians 2:6-8 (ESV): "Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross."

Reflection: What specific actions can you take today to emulate Christ's humility and selflessness in your interactions with others?

Day 4: Our Response to Christ's Sacrifice

Our worship and love for Christ should be ignited by the realization that His suffering was sufficient to cover the sins of countless hell-deserving sinners. This understanding should lead us to a more profound worship and love for Him. As we reflect on the infinite worth of Christ's sacrifice, our appreciation for His all-sufficient atonement should deepen, transforming our relationship with Him and our approach to worship. [09:54]

1 John 4:10 (ESV): "In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

Reflection: How can you express your gratitude for Christ's sacrifice in your daily life, and what changes can you make to ensure your worship is more heartfelt and sincere?

Day 5: Reflecting on Christ's All-Sufficient Atonement

Reflecting on the infinite worth of Christ's sacrifice should deepen our appreciation for His all-sufficient atonement, leading us to a more profound worship and love for Him. This understanding challenges us to live in a way that honors His sacrifice and reflects His love to others. As we grow in our appreciation for His atonement, our lives should increasingly reflect His grace and love to those around us. [10:14]

Colossians 1:19-20 (ESV): "For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross."

Reflection: What specific steps can you take to ensure that your life reflects the grace and love of Christ to those around you, in light of His all-sufficient atonement?

Sermon Summary

In today's discussion, we delved into a profound theological question: Why did Christ's suffering last only 33 years when the punishment for sin is eternal? This inquiry challenges us to deeply appreciate the magnitude of Jesus' sacrifice. The Bible teaches that the consequence of sin is eternal punishment, yet Christ's finite suffering on the cross was sufficient to atone for the sins of countless believers. This paradox invites us to explore the infinite worth of Christ's person and the significance of His sacrifice.

The key to understanding this lies in the infinite dignity and worth of Jesus. As Jonathan Edwards articulated, though Christ's sufferings were temporal, they were equivalent to eternal sufferings due to the infinite dignity of His person. His blood, described as the blood of God, carries an infinite price. The suffering of the Son of God, an innocent being of infinite worth, is a greater evil than the suffering of any sinful human. Therefore, His sacrifice is more than sufficient to cover the sins of humanity.

This understanding should ignite our worship and love for Christ. The depth of His descent from equality with God to the forsakenness on the cross is infinitely greater than any human suffering. This infinite worth of Christ's person makes His suffering sufficient to cover the sins of all His people. As we reflect on this, our appreciation for the all-sufficient sacrifice of Christ should deepen, leading us to a more profound worship and love for Him.

Key Takeaways

1. The infinite worth of Christ's person makes His finite suffering sufficient to atone for the eternal punishment deserved by sinners. His sacrifice is of infinite value, covering the sins of all believers. [06:20]
2. The suffering of the Son of God, an innocent being of infinite dignity, is a greater evil than the suffering of any sinful human. This makes His sacrifice more than enough to atone for humanity's sins. [08:13]
3. Christ's descent from equality with God to the forsakenness on the cross is an infinitely greater descent than any human suffering, highlighting the magnitude of His sacrifice. [09:12]
4. Our worship and love for Christ should be ignited by the realization that His suffering was sufficient to cover the sins of countless hell-deserving sinners. [09:54]
5. Reflecting on the infinite worth of Christ's sacrifice should deepen our appreciation for His all-sufficient atonement, leading us to a more profound worship and love for Him. [10:14]
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[00:00] - Welcome
[00:11] - Introduction to Apologetics Question
[00:41] - The Question of Eternal Suffering
[01:24] - Why Jesus' Suffering Was Not Eternal
[02:24] - The Magnitude of Christ's Sacrifice
[03:03] - Biblical Basis for Eternal Punishment
[04:03] - Christ's Substitutionary Atonement
[05:23] - The Sufficiency of Christ's Suffering
[06:20] - The Infinite Worth of Christ
[07:12] - Jonathan Edwards' Insight
[08:13] - The Greater Evil of Christ's Suffering
[09:12] - The Depth of Christ's Descent
[09:54] - Our Response to Christ's Sacrifice
[10:27] - Conclusion and Reflection
[10:42] - Upcoming Apologetics Question

Bible Study Guide

Bible Study Discussion Guide

Bible Reading:

Matthew 25:46 - "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
Acts 20:28 - "God obtained the church with his own blood."
Isaiah 53:5 - "He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities."

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Observation Questions:

According to Matthew 25:46, what are the two eternal outcomes mentioned, and how do they relate to the sermon’s discussion on eternal punishment? [03:24]
How does Acts 20:28 describe the significance of Christ's sacrifice, and what does it imply about the value of His blood? [07:12]
In Isaiah 53:5, what are the specific actions described that Christ endured, and how do they relate to the concept of substitutionary atonement? [04:23]
What does the sermon suggest about the worth of Christ's suffering compared to the eternal punishment deserved by sinners? [09:33]

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Interpretation Questions:

How does the infinite worth of Christ's person make His finite suffering sufficient to atone for eternal punishment, according to the sermon? [09:33]
What does Jonathan Edwards' insight about the infinite dignity of Christ's person suggest about the nature of His sacrifice? [06:37]
How does the sermon explain the concept of Christ's descent from equality with God to the forsakenness on the cross, and why is this significant? [09:12]
In what ways does the sermon encourage believers to respond to the realization of Christ's all-sufficient sacrifice? [09:54]

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Application Questions:

Reflect on the infinite worth of Christ's sacrifice. How does this understanding impact your personal worship and love for Him? [09:54]
Consider the concept of substitutionary atonement. How does knowing that Christ bore the punishment for your sins change the way you view your own sinfulness and need for repentance? [04:23]
The sermon highlights the greater evil of Christ's suffering compared to any sinful human's suffering. How does this perspective influence your appreciation for His sacrifice? [08:13]
How can you incorporate the understanding of Christ's infinite worth into your daily life and interactions with others? [09:33]
The sermon suggests that our worship should be ignited by the realization of Christ's sufficient suffering. What specific steps can you take to deepen your worship experience this week? [09:54]
Reflect on the descent of Christ from equality with God to the cross. How does this profound act of humility challenge you to live a life of humility and service? [09:12]
Identify one area in your life where you struggle to fully appreciate the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice. What practical steps can you take to grow in this area? [10:14]

Sermon Clips

Our worship and our love for Christ ought to burn brightly when we contemplate that one man, one God man, could endure enough in 33 years to provide a sufficient satisfaction in the Justice of God for Eternal salvation for so many Wicked people. This is why we will sing the song of the Lamb the crucified lamb forever. [00:02:19]

The question is, how is it possible? Jesus taught us that Sinners Like Us deserve Eternal punishment. Matthew 25:46, "and these will go away into Eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." So the punishment for sin is as long as life is long for the saved, forever. [00:03:10]

Those who trust in Christ are saved from Eternal punishment because Christ bore our punishment for us. Colossians 1:14, "the record of debt against us God set aside nailing it to the cross," that means through the hands of Jesus. Galatians 3:13, "Christ became a curse for us." [00:04:03]

Christ achieved this substitution for millions of believers, not by suffering eternally in hell, but by being obedient in suffering unto death, even death on a cross. The question is, how does he bear eternities of punishment in space of 33 years of life? [00:05:10]

We learn the Merit or the worth of Christ and his suffering by looking at the achievement of it, namely salvation for millions of Hell deserving sinners. So the question becomes, what is it about the worth of Jesus and his suffering that makes it sufficient to remove the punishment of millions of sinners? [00:06:01]

Though Christ's sufferings were only temporal, that is not eternal, yet they were equivalent to our Eternal sufferings by reason of the infinite Dignity of his person. His blood, which he spilled, his life, which he laid down, was an infinite price because it was the blood of God. [00:06:44]

The greater the Worth or the dignity or the honor of a person, the more insulting and dishonorable and shameful is the innocent suffering of that person, so that the suffering of the son of God is a greater evil than the suffering of a sinful human. [00:08:08]

Since the worth and the honor of the Son of God is an infinite worth and an infinite honor, therefore his suffering had an infinite worth, more than enough to be the punishment for finite human beings. [00:08:36]

When Christ descended from the position of equality with God, Philippians 2, the point of forsakenness by God on the cross in agony, that depth of descent was infinitely greater than The Descent of any sinful human into the sufferings of Hell, indeed all of them together. [00:09:00]

One way of answering the question how does Christ's 33 year long suffering cover the sins of millions of people who deserve Eternal suffering is because the infinite worth of his person makes his suffering of infinite worth and sufficient for the covering of all the sins of all his people. [00:09:24]

Our worship and our love for Christ ought to burn very brightly when we consider that one man, one God man, could endure enough suffering to cover so many hell-deserving sins. Amen. God's own blood, he can't really say it any more scandalously than Acts 20:28 puts it. [00:09:54]

Thank you, Pastor John, for helping us take seriously the worth of the death of Jesus today. That is what makes such a question worth asking and answering in the first place because we get to dwell on Christ's all-sufficient sacrifice for us. Awesome. [00:10:20]

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The Infinite Worth of Christ's Sacrifice

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Day 1: The Infinite Worth of Christ's Sacrifice

Day 2: The Greater Evil of Christ's Suffering

Day 3: The Depth of Christ's Descent

Day 4: Our Response to Christ's Sacrifice

Day 5: Reflecting on Christ's All-Sufficient Atonement

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The Infinite Worth of Christ's Sacrifice

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