Harold Kesler

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ID 51520Nov 21, 1958

Christ's second coming offers a threefold salvation: from the penalty of sin through His death, from the power of sin through His present intercession, and from the presence of sin through His future return. The sermon emphasizes that believers are saved, are being saved, and will be saved, drawing parallels to Romans 8:23 regarding the redemption of the body. It highlights that our fitness for Christ's return is solely through His sacrifice, not personal effort, and that true Christian living involves devotion, service, and enduring suffering with joy, anticipating the glorious reunion when we will see Him as He is.

ID 51517Nov 20, 1958

Christ's work is presented as a complete salvation that the law could never achieve, highlighting His past sacrifice, present ministry as High Priest, and future return. The sermon contrasts the inadequacy of salvation by works, which leads to spiritual bankruptcy, with the sufficiency of God's grace through Christ. Jesus' suffering and temptation, though sinless, qualify Him to sympathize with and aid believers facing trials. As our advocate and propitiation, Christ ensures that God, who has justified believers, will not condemn them, and He restores the joy of salvation to those who sin.

ID 51465Nov 19, 1958

Christ's sacrifice is presented as a once-for-all atonement for sin, fulfilling the Levitical Day of Atonement. The two goats in Leviticus 16 symbolize different aspects of Christ's work: one sacrificed to bear God's judgment for sin, and the other, the scapegoat, bearing the sins of Israel into separation. This imagery highlights the complete removal of sin through Christ's death and subsequent resurrection. His present ministry in heaven, appearing before God for believers, is made possible by his glorified, resurrected body, offering access to God through a new and living way.

ID 108754Nov 21, 1958

Christ's second coming offers a threefold salvation: from the penalty of sin through His sacrifice, from the power of sin through His present intercession, and from the presence of sin upon His return. The sermon emphasizes the future salvation, drawing parallels with Romans 8:23 and 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, which speak of redemption and transformation. Believers are called to actively 'look for' Christ's return, not as a passive waiting, but with eager anticipation and a life lived in service and devotion, even amidst suffering. This future glory, where believers will be transformed and see Christ face-to-face, far outweighs present afflictions, offering comfort and a powerful motivation for faithful living.

ID 108751Nov 20, 1958

Christ's ministry in heaven is presented as the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament types, offering a "better hope" than the law could provide. While the law could not perfect or save, Christ's sacrifice and ongoing intercession enable complete salvation. The sermon contrasts the bondage of legalism with the freedom found in grace, emphasizing that Christ's finished work on the cross and His eternal priesthood make full atonement and allow believers to approach God with confidence. Because Christ lives to make intercession, believers are assured that no charge can be laid against them, and they can find mercy and grace in times of need.

ID 108699Nov 19, 1958

Christ's sacrifice is presented as a once-for-all atonement for sin, contrasting with the yearly sacrifices of the Old Testament Day of Atonement. The two goats in Leviticus 16 symbolize different aspects of Christ's work: one representing God's satisfaction with the sacrifice and the other representing the removal of sins to a place of separation. This imagery highlights Christ's perfect sacrifice, His resurrection, and His present intercession in heaven for believers. The sermon emphasizes that through Christ's blood, believers have boldness to enter the holiest place, drawing near to God with a purged conscience and full assurance of faith.