THE HIGH COST OF A FREE GIFT
Introduction:
A. Have you heard it said, "The best things in life are free?
B. The best thing in this life is a gift!!
1. Talking about eternal life.
2. It is a gift from God Romans 6: 23.
C. Even though, eternal life is a gift...
1. God had to pay a high price to give us this gift.
2. There is a high cost for those who receive this gift.
Body:
I. Gods Gift To Us.
A. A timely sacrifice (Romans 5: 6- 10).
1. While we were weak, Christ died for us.
2. God demonstrated His love.
3. We are saved from wrath and reconciled with God.
B. A peace offering (1 John 4: 9, 10).
1. Jesus was sent so we might have life.
2. Gods justice is appeased by Jesus.
C. This gift is for everyone (Romans 5: 18).
II. The Cost Of This Gift.
A. For the Father.
1. He gave us His Son (John 3: 16).
2. He did not "spare" the ultimate price (Romans 8: 32).
B. For the Son (Philippians 2: 5 - 8).
1. He renounced His glory and majesty.
2. He humbled Himself to servanthood.
3. He died a horrible death.
C. For the Spirit.
1. Dwelling with us (John 14: 16, 17).
2. Makes intercession for us (Romans 8: 26).
3. Endures grief (Ephesians 4: 30).
III. The Cost For Us.
A. The Denial of Self.
1. We live by faith in Jesus (Galatians 2: 20).
2. Give up all to know Jesus (Philippians 3: 7, 8).
B. Accepting Jesus as Lord, as well as Savior.
1. God has made Him Lord and Christ [Messiah] (Acts 2: 36).
2. Jesus takes priority (Luke 14: 25 - 33).
Conclusion:
A. Being A Christian, Means Tremendous Responsibility.
B. Are You Willing To "Pay the Price?"