Devotions with Pastor Dick

John 17:4
“I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.”
The death of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment in of the very mind and intent of God.

• There is no place for seeing Jesus Christ as a martyr.
• His death was not something that happened to Him- something that might have been prevented.
• His death was the very reason He came.

Never build your case for forgiveness on the idea that

• God is our Father and He will forgive us because He loves us.

That contradicts the revealed truth of God in Jesus Christ.

• It makes the Cross unnecessary, and the redemption "much ado about nothing."

God forgives sin only because of the death of Christ.

• God could forgive people in no other way than by the death of His Son.
• Jesus is exalted as Savior because of His death.

Hebrews 2:9
“But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by grace of God he might taste death for everyone.”

The greatest note of triumph ever received in the ears of a startled universe was that sounded on the Cross of Christ- "It is finished!" (John 19:30).

• That is the final word in the redemption of humankind.

Anything that lessens or completely obliterates the holiness of God, through a false view of His love;

• Contradicts the truth of God as revealed by Jesus Christ.
• Never allow yourself to believe that Jesus Christ stands with us, and against God, out of pity and compassion,
• or that He became a curse for us out of sympathy for us.
• Jesus Christ became a curse for us by divine decree.
• Our part in realizing the tremendous meaning of His curse is the conviction of sin.
• Conviction is given to us as a gift of shame and repentance;
• It is the great mercy of God.

Jesus Christ hates the sin in people, and Calvary is the measure of His hatred.


May God’s grace and love be with you and your family this very day.

Pastor Dick