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GENTLENESS How the Cross Brings Man Back to God Man’s Alienation and Reconciliation

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” The Bible word for “atone” is the same as the Bible word for “reconcile. ” 1 Atone = Reconcile 1 katallassw and that family of words

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” What Does the Bible Word “Reconcile” Mean

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” “And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife” (1 Co 7: 10, 11).

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” “Reconcile” Implies That We Were Alienated

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life” (Rom 5: 10). The fact that we needed to be reconciled implies that we were alienated, enemies.

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” What Alienated Us?

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled” (Col 1: 21).

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Biblical Definition of “Atonement” How Were We Enemies in Our Minds?

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: FOR it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. SO then they that are in the flesh cannot please God” (Rom 8: 7, 8).

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” People in This Condition Cannot Please God

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” At Birth We Are Innocent and Not Enemies of God

Alienation and Reconciliation “For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died” (Rom 7: 9).

Alienation and Reconciliation God Innocent Child Sin Rebellion Insubordination Wicked Works World Alienated Enemies

Alienation and Reconciliation “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present YOU holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight” (Col 1: 21).

Alienation and Reconciliation God Innocent Child Reconciled Child Rebellion Insubordination Wicked Works World Submission Subjection Alienated Enemies

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” To Be Reconciled We Must Have a Change of Mind

Alienation and Reconciliation “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Rom 8: 6). To please God and be reconciled to Him, we must have a change of mind and heart.

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” Reconciled by Turning Our Hearts from Darkness

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “To open their eyes, and to TURN them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, THAT they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. ” (Act 26: 18).

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Biblical Definition of “Atonement” Forgiveness Results from This Changed Relationship

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live” (Ezekiel 18: 21, 22).

Biblical Definition of “Atonement” How Does Christ’s Death Make This Chang of Mind

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross” (Php 2: 5 -8).

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps” (1 Pe 2: 21).

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “ 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3).

Reconciled by Christ’s Death “…beholding as in a glass… are changed into the same image…”

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The Essence of Our Faith Love Faith On the cross we are looking at the essence of our Faith. Gentle- Gentleness Obedience to death ness Patience

Gentleness at the Cross A lot of these events we will see over and over, as we look at the different characteristics of the heart of Christ, because things that He did required so many different kinds of goodness.

Gentle Character of Jesus’ Gentleness Was Strength

Gentle Character of Jesus “ 26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; 27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself” (Hebrews 7).

Gentle Character of Jesus Was Gentle to the Weak

Gentle Character of Jesus 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; 16 And charged them that they should not make him known: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, ” (Matthew 12).

Gentle Character of Jesus 18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles. 19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets” (Matthew 12).

Gentle Character of Jesus “ 20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory” (Matthew 12).

Healing the Ear in the Garden Jesus Preached Gentleness Toward Enemies

Healing the Ear in the Garden “ 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 THAT ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: FOR he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5).

Healing the Ear in the Garden “ 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5).

Healing the Ear in the Garden Jesus Practiced Gentleness Toward Enemies

Healing the Ear in the Garden “ 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him ” (Luke 22).

Gentle Words to Judas “ 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. ” (Luke 22).

Gentle Words to Judas “ 52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? ” (Luke 22).

Jesus Reviled Not Again Called to Suffer Gently

Jesus Reviled Not Again “ 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For even HEREUNTO were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously” (1 Peter 2).

Behold Thy Mother Jesus Was Gentle with Others When He Had Need

Behold Thy Mother Some people when they are in pain and distress do not treat others well. Notice how Jesus dealt with others as He was in pain and distress.

Behold Thy Mother “ 25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home” (John 19).

The Thief on the Cross Jesus Was Quick to Be Gentle

The Thief on the Cross “ 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, ” (Matthew 27).

The Thief on the Cross “ 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth” (Matthew 27).

The Thief on the Cross Notice That Both Thieves Reviled Him, to Begin With

The Thief on the Cross “ 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, ” (Matthew 27).

The Thief on the Cross “ 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth” (Matthew 27).

The Thief on the Cross “ 29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, 30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. 32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him” (Mark 15).

The Thief on the Cross “ 39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise” (Luke 23).

Gentleness Like Christ’s Gentleness to the Weak

Gentleness Like Christ’s “ 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me” (Romans 15).

Gentleness Like Christ’s Gentleness to Enemies

Gentleness Like Christ’s “ 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12).

Gentleness Is Harmless

Gentleness Is Harmless “ 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles” (Matthew 10).

Called to Suffer Gently Gentleness to the Evil

Gentleness to the Harsh “ 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth” (2 Timothy 2).

Gentleness to the Harsh “ 1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another” (Titus 3).

Gentleness If Possible Gentleness Whenever Possible

Gentleness If Possible “ 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (James 3).

How to Be Gentleness Does Not Murmur or Dispute

How to Be Gentle “ 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 THAT ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2).

Gentleness Avoids Strife

Gentleness Avoids Strife “ 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth” (2 Timothy 2).

Gentleness with Authority Gentleness Is Not Overbearing

Gentleness with Authority “ 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us” (1 Thessalonians 2).

Gentleness with Authority “ 1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: 2 But I beseech you, THAT I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh” (2 Corinthians 10).

Gentleness Like Christ’s The Early Christians Practiced Gentleness

Gentleness Like Christ’s Gentleness to The Jailor

Gentleness Like Christ’s “ 23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: 24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed” (Acts 16).

Gentleness Like Christ’s “ 27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here” (Acts 16).

Gentleness Like Christ’s Gentleness to Saul

Gentleness Like Christ’s “ 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, 58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep” (Acts 7).

Gentleness Like Christ’s Gentleness of Paul

Called to Suffer Gently “ 11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; 12 And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 13 Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day” (1 Corinthians 4).

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