August 3, 2020 (Mon.)

The Covenant of Calvary

 

John 19:30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

♬Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #80 There Is No Name So Sweet (Unified Hymn #101)

[Message Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR-1gzDSeRo&list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-&index=25

The incident of the Cross, which was the greatest historic event, happened on Calvary. If you enjoy the covenant that completed everything on the cross, you’ll undergo amazing change in your life. From that point on, you’ll be free from your destiny, curses, and the background of Hell. In addition, the joyful life of enjoying the background of Heaven will begin. What must you know in order for this to happen?

1. The Reason of Only Christ
God’s unique method that will solve problems from long ages past and the fundamental problems of people exists. These problems are longstanding and in the end, they drive individuals to the state of destruction. People cannot solve these problems with their own strength or enter the state of salvation themselves. That’s why Christ, who was prophesized to come in the Old Testament, came. When you believe and apply this fact, your life will change.

2. The Content of Only Christ
Kings, priests, and prophets do exist in this world. But they cannot become the savior because they are people who were born in the state of original sin. However, God whose Spirit was complete came to this world in the form of a man. As the true King, He defeated Satan. As the true Priest, He solved all curses. Finally, as the true Prophet, He opened the way to meet God. He is Jesus who came as the anointed Christ.

Through the Gospel that comes from Christ, you have received the identity and authority from God. Like Paul, who enjoyed this Gospel as his own, you too can enjoy the answer of being sufficient and complete through the Gospel.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may I become a witness who enjoys “only Christ.” May I know and enjoy the true answer and become the witness who saves the world. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

2018 District Message Week 19 / May 13, 2018

[Deep Questions]
Q. Is Emphasizing “Only Christ” Being Stubborn or Self-Righteous?

Stubbornness means “to be obsessed with one’s narrow thoughts based on one’s self-centeredness, not considering others’ opinions or situations but only imposing one’s self.”
Self-righteousness means “convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others.”
By definition, if you read the assertion that “Christ alone is the Savior,” it seems like a statement that is bordering on stubbornness or self-righteousness.
However, man’s fundamental problem is a spiritual problem. It is an issue that man cannot solve on his own. Consequently, the claim of “only Christ” is not being stubborn or self-righteous.
If people could solve their fundamental problems on their own, Christianity would seem stubborn or self-righteous. Today, countless people who suffer from spiritual and mental problems rely on medication. However, that in itself cannot be a sufficient solution.
Without Christ, man is incapable of solving his problems. Therefore, isn’t it stubbornness or self-righteousness to think that man can solve his fundamental problems on his own?