Crucifying Christ Again

Hebrews 6:4-6

October 31, 2004
Speaker: Merle Farris

The Gospel accounts avoid much of the horror of the Crucifixion.
Our thoughts cause us to reflect on the Roman soldiers who were forced to drive those nails and pierce His side.
The Hebrew writer tells us that some do this terrible deed all over again.

Privileges Granted A Christian
- Enlightened
- Tasted the heavenly gift
- Shared the Holy Spirit
- Tasted the goodness of the Word of God
- Powers of the coming age
Failure to Appreciate Privileges
- The once redeemed become the executioners
- Cannot claim that ignorance led to their actions (Conf. Rom. 1:20)
- First crucifixion was national; second one is personal
Calcified Christians, Hardened Hearts
- Significant impact on the church - they crucify Christ again
- They denigrate the Body of Christ

The first crucifixion had a noble purpose - God’s means of redeeming a lost world.
Another crucifixion breaks the heart of God and brings no good results.
The Lord does not need more nails, more thirst, more ridicule, more pain, or more shame.

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