Perfect Justice; Perfect Mercy

Perfect Justice; Perfect Mercy

Christ Proclamation Church
Genesis 18:1-19:38
07/02/2017

Sermon Theme: God's perfect judgment is the result of man's sin; but God demonstrates His perfect mercy in Christ's death on the cross and on-going intercession for those who believe, that they might make it all the way to glory.

I. God of the Impossible (Genesis 18:1-21)
    A. – Divine Visitation (vv.1-8)
    B. – Miraculous Announcement (vv.9-15)
    C. – Unfolding Promise of the Gospel (vv.16-21)
    D. – Appointed Time of Christ's Birth (Gal. 4:4-5)

II. God of Perfect Justice (Genesis 18:22-33)
    A. – Interaction with God (v.22)
    B. – Intercession by Abraham (vv.23-33)
    C. – Intercession of Christ (Hebrews 7:22-25)

III. God of Perfect Mercy (Genesis 19:1-38)
    A. – The Sinfulness of Sodom (vv.1-7)
    B. – The Actions of Lot (vv.8-14; 2 Peter 2:4-9)
    C. – The Salvation of God (vv.15-22)
    D. – The Reality of Judgment (vv.23-38)
    E. – The Mercy of God in Christ (1 Tim. 2:5-6)