Jesus: The Risen Savior with Dr. Jeff Warren

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What comes into your mind when you think of God determines your entire response to Him, according to A.W. Tozer.

Dr. Jeff Warren opens the Easter sermon by referencing A.W. Tozer's quote that one's view of God is the most important thing about them. He establishes a Christocentric theology, arguing that Jesus reveals who God is. The central question 'Who is Jesus?' is presented as key for everyone, noting his pervasive presence in culture. Warren introduces the sermon series 'Perspectives' during Lent, examining different views of Jesus on his way to the cross. He analyzes Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper,' highlighting its single-point perspective that converges on Jesus's face amidst the disciples' chaos after Jesus predicts betrayal. Warren notes that Jesus asked over 300 questions in the New Testament but answered few, aiming to prompt self-discovery. He recounts the biblical scene where Jesus asks his disciples 'Who do you say I am?' and Peter responds 'You are the Christ.' Warren lists common modern views of Jesus as a religious leader, moral teacher, or genie. He then presents C.S. Lewis's 'great trilemma,' arguing historical evidence leaves only three possibilities: Jesus was a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. Warren asserts that if Jesus rose from the dead, he is Lord of all and everything he says matters. He shifts to the question 'Who does Jesus say you are?' citing biblical creation and sin. Warren contrasts Christianity with other religions, emphasizing that only Christianity features God coming to humanity rather than requiring self-salvation. He shares the story of church member Tyler Cooper battling acute myeloid leukemia, illustrating reliance on Jesus when everything is stripped away. Warren discusses the painting 'Ecce Homo' by Antonio Cicere, depicting Pilate washing his hands, as an option to avoid commitment. He outlines practical steps to know if Jesus is Lord: receiving grace, baptism, joining a local church, and hearing God. The sermon concludes with a call to live with a 'one point perspective' focused on Jesus, followed by a prayer where listeners are invited to raise their hands in commitment.

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A direct sermon on identity, sin, and the risen Christ's claim over life.

Who Jesus is gives this sermon its center. It opens with A.W. Tozer's point that a person's view of God shapes the response to God, then turns to Christ as the clearest revelation of God in human form.

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