By Jonathan Howe
David Platt may be known for his radical ways, but when he stepped to the stage January 5 at the 2019 CROSS conference, no one expected to get a 50-point sermon.
Platt, who preaches for nearly six hours during his annual Secret Church events, made it through the entire book of Revelation and all 50 points in about an hour at the missions conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
The points included 48 characteristics of Jesus and a pair of exhortations. Video of the sermon (and others from the conference) can be seen at cross19.thegospelcoalition.org.
Thabiti Anyabwile was live tweeting the 50 points. Here they are in their entirety:
- Jesus is fully man
- Jesus is fully God
- Jesus is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy
- Jesus is the final and ultimate sacrifice for sin
- Jesus is infinitely old
- Jesus is infinitely wise
- Jesus sees all things
- Jesus knows all things
- Jesus’ purity has no error
- Jesus’ power knows no equal
- Jesus’ voice resounds with authority
- Jesus declares eternal salvation for all who trust in Him
- Jesus decrees final judgment for all who do not trust in Him
- Jesus’ face radiates with light
- Jesus has the first word in creation (Alpha)
- Jesus has the last word in creation (Omega)
- Jesus was dead for a time
- Jesus is alive for all time
- Death is controlled by Jesus
- Jesus is the conquering Lion
- Jesus is the slaughtered Lamb
- Jesus is the sovereign Lord
- Jesus’ worth is undisputed
- Jesus’ work is unforgettable
- Jesus’ worship is universal
- Jesus is the author of our salvation
- Jesus is the shepherd of our souls
- Jesus is the source of our satisfaction
- Jesus is the groom who chooses us as His bride
- Jesus is the God who makes us beautiful
- Jesus is the faithful witness
- Jesus is the righteous judge
- Jesus is the divine warrior
- Jesus’ eyes have flaming fire
- There are many crowns on Jesus’ head
- There is much mystery to Jesus’ name
- Jesus conquers God’s enemies
- Jesus reveals God’s Word
- Jesus rules the nations of the world
- Jesus treads the wine press of God’s wrath
- Jesus is King of kings
- Jesus is Lord of lords
- Jesus will usher us into the presence of God
- Jesus will completely undo the curse of God
- Jesus will open our eyes to the face of God
- Jesus will shine His light on us
- Jesus will share His reign with us
- Jesus will come back for us
- Pursue Jesus as the all-consuming passion of your life
- Spend your life for the fame of Jesus’ name where He is not yet known
Jonathan Howe
Jonathan is the Vice President for Communications with the @SBCExecComm and former director of Strategic Initiatives at Lifeway.
