"I AM": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, August 21, 2011

“I AM”

John 8:57-59

Proposition:  Jesus Christ is not simply a man but is truly God in the flesh.

Transition:  Let us consider this central and critical truth of our faith by reviewing the text in 3 steps. 

I.  See the Confusion of the Sinner. (57)

 A.  Note the Characteristics of Their Confusion.

  1.  They do not hear spiritually.

  2.  They do not see spiritually.

 B.  Note the Reasons for Their Confusion.

  1.  The sin.

  2.  They are in spiritual bondage.

  3.  They follow Satan.

II.  See the Claim of the Savior. (58)

 A.  It is a Decisive Claim.

 B.  It is a Distinguishing Claim.

 C.  It is a Divine Claim.

  1.  Christ is the Self-Existent One.

  2.  Christ is the Self-Aware One.

  3.  Christ is the Eternal One.

  4.  Christ is the Immutable One.

  5.  Christ is the Ever Present One.

  6.  Christ is the Only True God.

III.  See the Consequence of the Situation. (59)

 A.  The Sinner is Hardened.

 B.  The Savior is Triumphant.