THE FATHOMLESS, FANTASTIC, FIRST EASTER EVENING EXAMINED

JOHN 20:19-23

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST [v. 19-21]

 

1. Gives Peace in the Face of Fear [v. 19, 14:1, 27-29]

 

2. Gives Joy in the Face of Sorrow [v. 20, 1 Thess. 4:13-18]

 

3. Gives Direction in the Face of Uncertainty [v. 21, 1 Cor. 9:24-27]

 

II. THE BREATH OF GOD [v. 22]

 

1. Creation [Gen. 2:7]

 

2. Scripture [2 Tm. 3:16]

 

3. Indwelling Holy Spirit [v. 22]

 

III. THE DECLARATION OF THE GOSPEL [v. 23]

 

1. Sins Remitted Explained [Jn. 3:16-17, 36a; Rm. 1:16]

 

2. Sins Retained Explained [Jn. 3:16b, 18, 36b]

 

3. All Christians Expectation [v. 23, Mt. 16:19, 18:18]