Main idea: God’s mercy and grace are offered to all who trust in the crucified and risen Christ.
Outline:
- Christ’s crucifixion and God’s forgiving mercy (Romans 4:25a)
- Christ’s resurrection and God’s justifying grace (Romans 4:25b)
- Are you trusting in the crucified and risen Christ? (Romans 4:24)
Secondary sources cited:
- Lee Tankersley, “Does Penal Substitution Require the Resurrection?” Christ Over All, April 3, 2023, https://christoverall.com/article/longform/does-penal-substitution-require-the-resurrection/.