The Rejected Christ
- Isaiah 53:3
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- Jess W. Nutter
- 1911-1997
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- INTRODUCTION:
- 1. The prophets foretold many things concerning Christ. One
of the striking things of our text is that he would be "Rejected."
- 2. It certainly came true; He was "Rejected" by
his own people. Jno. 1:11.
- 3. But the Jews had a history of rejecting and killing those
whom God had sent to them. See the parable told in MT. 21:33-42.
- 4. But the "Rejection" has not ended! Many, today,
continue to despise and reject him. In more subtle ways, but
rejection just the same.
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- I. HIS NAME IS DESPISED AND REJECTED.
- 1. Many religious people choose to call themselves by "less
honorable names."
- 2. Christ's name is above every name. Phil. 2:9-11.
- 3. There is salvation in "none other." Acts 4:11,
12.
- 4. Some say, "Nothing in a name." Attach human
names to churches.
- 5. Wearing of human names condemned. 1 Cor. 1:10-13; 3:1-4.
- 6. Wear his name proudly! Acts 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:16.
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- II. HIS AUTHORITY IS REJECTED.
- 1. He has "All Authority." MT. 28:18.
- 2. All are obligated to hear him. MT. 17:1-5; Acts 3:22,
23.
- 3. He is God's spokesman. Heb. 1:1, 2.
- 4. Some accept authority of Pope, Luther, Wesley, etc., and
the rulings of synods, conferences, etc.
- 5. All such rejecting condemned. Jno. 12:48.
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- III. HIS CHURCH IS REJECTED.
- 1. HE BUILT IT. MT. 16:18; and "PURCHASED IT WITH HIS
BLOOD." Acts 20:28
- 2. It is his "body." Eph. 1:22, 23; There is only
ONE. Eph. 4:4. And he is its SAVIOR. Eph. 5:23.
- 3. He adds the saved to it. Acts 2:47.
- 4. What hope does one have who rejects the Lord's church?
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- IV. HIS GOSPEL IS REJECTED.
- 1. But it is God's saving power. Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 15:1,
2.
- 2. Some reject it for "Tradition," MT. 15:3; and
for the "Doctrines and Commandments of men." MT. 15:9.
- 3. Such render worship vain. MT. 15:9. Don't be ashamed of
gospel.
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- V. HIS HIGH MORAL AND ETHICAL STANDARD OF LIFE IS REJECTED.
- 1. He calls for "Sober," "Righteous,"
and "Godly" living. Tit. 2:11, 12.
- 2. He calls for separation from "unclean" things.
2 Cor. 6:17.
- 3. "Be not deceived, the unrighteous will not inherit
kingdom of God." 1 Cor. 6:9, 10.
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- VI. HIS PLAN OF SALVATION IS REJECTED.
- 1. His plan: Mark 16:15, 16; Acts 2:38; 22:16.
- 2. The Lord's way is rejected for "Faith only,"
"Prayer," etc.
- 3. He is the Savior; He knows what works; Trust him.
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- CONCLUSION: It ill behooves us to shout condemnation across
the centuries to those who rejected Christ, when we reject him
today.
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- (Preaching From The Past, A Collection of Sermon Outlines
by Jess W. Nutter, Compiled and Edited by Glen Logston, provided
by the Church of Christ, P.O. Box 143, Green Cove Springs, FL
32043, p. 33)
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