Jack Hibbs : Crucified With Christ

Welcome, everyone! We’re so glad to have you with us today, and we hope you’ll take away something valuable from this message. Today, more than ever, it’s important to reflect on our faith, especially regarding the power of Scripture and what it means to be a follower of Christ. Let’s dive into this deeply.

One of the most powerful verses in the Bible is Galatians 2:20. It says, “I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Think about the magnitude of this statement! The life we now live, we live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself for us. The power of God resides in us as true believers. It’s not about us anymore—it’s all about Him.

Our role is to present ourselves as vessels, allowing Him to live through us. This is what it means to be crucified with Christ. Our old selves are gone, and we are made new, filled with the life of Jesus. This is the essence of Christianity—Christ-centered living. If we think Christianity is merely about rules and restrictions, we’ve missed the point. It’s about letting God work through us, fulfilling His promises as we place our trust in Him.

Grab your Bibles, and let’s look more closely at what it means to be crucified with Christ. The Bible further reminds us that, “Who is he that condemns? It is Christ who died.” How incredible is that? When accusations or condemnations come, remember that it’s all in Christ.

Looking at this through an eschatological lens, this message becomes even more relevant as we consider the future. The Bible tells us of a coming time, described in Revelation, Daniel, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, known as the seven-year tribulation. During this period, God will call out 12,000 Jewish men from each of the 12 tribes of Israel—144,000 in total—who will proclaim the Gospel.

Can you imagine 144,000 evangelists spreading the message of Christ? The Bible says the number of people saved through their preaching will be beyond counting! That’s how powerful God’s work will be in those days.

We’ve discussed this before: God’s chosen people, including you, will always face opposition. But as Charles Spurgeon once said, we must align ourselves with Jesus’ teaching to be “as gentle as doves and as wise as serpents.” Spurgeon also added that we need “the heart of a dove and the skin of a rhinoceros.” Isn’t that profound? We must remain soft-hearted yet strong and resilient in our faith.

Let’s take this wisdom to heart as we continue our journey with Christ.