Atone | Crossword Puzzle | Pastor Matt Morgan | FOP Church

✨ Sunday Service Recap ✨

Welcome to this week's powerful Sunday service! Today, we continued our Cross Words series, diving into the meaning of atonement — how Jesus became our substitute, paying the price for our sins through His sacrifice.

🔎 Key Takeaways:

Atonement Through Christ: Our sins were not simply ignored; they were paid in full. Jesus took our place, offering satisfaction through substitution.

Propitiation and Expiation: Big words with powerful meaning! Propitiation means Christ satisfied God’s justice, while Expiation means our sins were completely removed — as far as the east is from the west.

The Great Exchange: As Martin Luther called it, Jesus took on our sin so we could receive His righteousness. It’s a double imputation — our sin upon Him, and His righteousness upon us.

God’s Justice and Mercy: God remains both just and the justifier — He judges sin but also provides the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus.

Hope Through Christ: Whether we feel burdened by shame or guilt, God has removed our sins. No condemnation remains for those in Christ!

💡 Illustrations That Made It Real:

The story of Frederick the Great illustrated how confession leads to freedom.

A powerful demonstration of sin being both covered and removed emphasized the freedom we have in Jesus.

Reflection on Genesis, Exodus, and Abraham’s sacrifice pointed to the foreshadowing of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

🎶 Worship That Moves Mountains:

We lifted our voices with songs of victory, declaring how God fights our battles and surrounds us with His presence. 🙌

🔔 Next Steps:

Reflect: What sin, shame, or guilt do you need to lay at the cross today?

Invite: Easter is near — bring a friend to experience the hope of Christ!

Receive: If you prayed for salvation during this service, we celebrate with you! Let us know in the comments so we can support you on your faith journey.

“This is how we fight our battles” — by standing firm in the truth of Christ’s victory!