RISEN - The Real Point of the Story (a blogpost for a sermon to be preached at Kenwood Church in Livonia, MI, on Feb. 28, 2016)

It may sound cliche, but the gospel is the main part of the story of Jesus.

In this modern world where Jesus is lifted up as a good example, kind man, amazing healer, astounding rabbi, prophet of God, great philosopher, or exemplar of Judeo-Christian values, we are often reminded of the great ways of Jesus and forget about the singular reason he came into this world.  He came to save us from our sins.

The living, dying, resurrecting Jesus is the summation of the story.  This is the embodiment of God's love for humanity.  The solitary truth upon which we can understand the extraordinary love of the Father.

John 3:16