FOUR MAIN POINTS:

1. The unthinkable solution for our sin reveals how terrifying it will be for those sinners who will face God unforgiven.

2. The unthinkable solution for our sin demonstrates just how much God loves His people.

3. The unthinkable solution for our sin gives proof of the pricelessness of our salvation.

4. In sum, God’s unthinkable solution was perfect and complete, precisely what was needed for the forgiveness of sins.

APPLICATION:

1. To those who are not yet followers of Jesus Christ: we fervently invite you to come to Christ in true repentance & genuine faith—and He will forgive your sins!

2. To those who are followers of Jesus Christ:

- We must meditate frequently on the immensity of our salvation and thus cultivate thankful hearts.

- We must meditate frequently on the greatness of God’s forgiveness and thus cultivate forgiving hearts

towards others.

Supplemental Texts:

Revelation 6:15-17

Hebrews 10:28-31

Romans 5:6-9

Hebrews 10:4

1 Peter 1:17-19

Acts 2:22-23

1 Peter 1:20-21

Matthew 25:34

Ephesians 1:3-6

Mark 1:14-15

Psalm 130:3-4

1 Peter 1:3-5

Matthew 18:21-35

Ephesians 4:31-32