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

Insights| Discipleship & Evangelism | Jan 5, 2019

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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
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Jonathan Howe

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Jonathan is the Vice President for Communications with the @SBCExecComm and former director of Strategic Initiatives at Lifeway.

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