The Crucifixion As God's Word | Rev. Adam Hamilton | Church of the Resurrection

About this sermon

For centuries, people have tried to explain the crucifixion—asking How does it work? or Why did Jesus have to die? But maybe we’re asking the wrong questions. Instead of looking at the cross as a formula to understand, what if we saw it as a message from God? What if the real question is: What is God trying to say to us through the crucifixion of Jesus? Pastor Adam takes us deeper into the meaning of atonement—not as a transaction, but as an act of divine communication. From the very beginning, humanity’s story was shaped by Adam’s failure, bringing sin, suffering, and separation. But Jesus, the second Adam, came to rewrite that story, offering redemption, healing, and a new way forward. The cross is God’s love letter to humanity, speaking of His grace, mercy, and relentless pursuit of us. Instead of trying to dissect how atonement works, what if we simply listened? The cross is declaring something life-changing: You are loved. You are forgiven. You are invited into something new. The question is—are you paying attention? Don’t miss this eye-opening sermon. Watch now and hear what God is saying to you through the cross. Highlights: [0:00] - Welcome [1:50] - Reading of Scripture [2:50] - Intro Video [3:34] - Sermon Intro: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? [6:15] - Why Did Jesus THINK He Had To Die? [7:38] - The Disciples Were Confused Too [9:29] - The Disciples Read The Scriptures To Understand [11:25] - Introduction to The Theories of Atonement [14:22] - We Are Asking The Wrong Questions [16:50] - God’s Desire To Reveal Himself To Us [18:21] - The Single Most Important Symbol In History: The Cross [23:42] - How Do You See The Cross? [24:52] - The Crucifixion As God’s Word [26:40] - Second Theory of Atonement: Jesus As The Second Adam [36:14] - Conclusion [37:13] - Closing Prayer [38:10] - Thank You For Watching Visit our website: https://resurrection.church/ Connect with us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareresurrection Twitter: https://x.com/umcresurrection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resurrectionumc/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChurchoftheResurrection Learn more from us at https://resurrection.church/next #ResurrectionAUnitedMethodistChurch #Atonement #LentSeason

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• Bible Study
• Church & Fellowship
• Resurrection
• Jesus Christ
• The Church