Jesus: Lord, Christ, Crucified
Acts 2:22-36
How do you defend a great claim?
How does Peter prove the claim that Jesus is both Lord and Christ?
An audacious claim
Jesus is Christ, the Lord.
Why was this such a great and dangerous claim?
How does Peter draw the Men of Israel from astonishment to conversion?
Proof
Life of Jesus v 22
From Nazareth (John 1:45-46; John 19:19)
Attested by God
Miracles, signs and wonders (John 10:37-38; 11:46-47; 15:24-25)
Death of Jesus v 23
By the will of God (Isa 53:10; Acts 4:27-28; 13:27-29; 2 Timothy 1:9)
By the wickedness of man (Luke 22:22)
"God used evil men to accomplish His purpose, yet never violated their will or removed their culpability by doing so." John MacArthur
Resurrection of Jesus v 24-32
Death could not hold him, why?
God’s power (John 10:17-18; 11:25)
God’s promise (Psalm 16:8-11)
God’s purpose (Hebrews2:14; Acts 10:39-40; Acts 4:11-12)
Exaltation of Jesus v 33-35
Jesus is raised to the right hand of God (Phil.2:9-11, John 7:39)
Conclusion v 36
Know for certain
Application:
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility.
The centrality of the Preaching of the Word of God.
The importance of preaching to exalted and reigning Christ.