David Platt Drops 50-point Sermon from Revelation at CROSS Conference

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:

1. Jesus is fully man
2. Jesus is fully God
3. Jesus is the fulfillment of biblical prophecy
4. Jesus is the final and ultimate sacrifice for sin
5. Jesus is infinitely old
6. Jesus is infinitely wise
7. Jesus sees all things
8. Jesus knows all things
9. Jesus’ purity has no error
10. Jesus’ power knows no equal
11. Jesus’ voice resounds with authority
12. Jesus declares eternal salvation for all who trust in Him
13. Jesus decrees final judgment for all who do not trust in Him
14. Jesus’ face radiates with light
15. Jesus has the first word in creation (Alpha)
16. Jesus has the last word in creation (Omega)
17. Jesus was dead for a time
18. Jesus is alive for all time
19. Death is controlled by Jesus
20. Jesus is the conquering Lion
21. Jesus is the slaughtered Lamb
22. Jesus is the sovereign Lord
23. Jesus’ worth is undisputed
24. Jesus’ work is unforgettable
25. Jesus’ worship is universal
26. Jesus is the author of our salvation
27. Jesus is the shepherd of our souls
28. Jesus is the source of our satisfaction
29. Jesus is the groom who chooses us as His bride
30. Jesus is the God who makes us beautiful
31. Jesus is the faithful witness
32. Jesus is the righteous judge
33. Jesus is the divine warrior
34. Jesus’ eyes have flaming fire
35. There are many crowns on Jesus’ head
36. There is much mystery to Jesus’ name
37. Jesus conquers God’s enemies
38. Jesus reveals God’s Word
39. Jesus rules the nations of the world
40. Jesus treads the wine press of God’s wrath
41. Jesus is King of kings
42. Jesus is Lord of lords
43. Jesus will usher us into the presence of God
44. Jesus will completely undo the curse of God
45. Jesus will open our eyes to the face of God
46. Jesus will shine His light on us
47. Jesus will share His reign with us
48. Jesus will come back for us
49. Pursue Jesus as the all-consuming passion of your life
50. Spend your life for the fame of Jesus’ name where He is not yet known