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EASTER WEEKEND: WAKE UP, DEAD MAN

Rusty George·Church360

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Summary

On Easter weekend, Pastor Rusty George unpacks Jesus's final declaration on the cross: 'It is finished' (tetelestai). He explains that salvation is not earned through our own endless striving, but received through trusting in Christ's complete and final victory. Believers can live with full confidence knowing that their debt is paid in full, they are free from condemnation, and their true identity is defined solely by Jesus.

Key Scriptures

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John 19↗Colossians 2:13-15↗Galatians 2:16↗1 John 2:1-2↗

Themes

Finished Work of ChristSalvation by Grace

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EASTER WEEKEND: WAKE UP, DEAD MAN

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Identity in Christ

Forgiveness and Justification

Spiritual Victory

Pastor's Points

1.1. It is finished
2.2. Right now

Key Points

1.Following Jesus does not begin with trying; it begins with trusting in His finished work on the cross.
2.The Greek word tetelestai ('It is finished') was used in ancient business to mean 'paid in full,' judicially to mean 'free at last,' and militarily as a victor's declaration ('we have won').
3.Jesus's death on the cross paid the penalty for past, present, and future sins, disarming spiritual authorities and stomping out the enemy's power.
4.Salvation relies entirely on what Jesus accomplished on the cross for the real you, not on your ability to clean up your life beforehand.
5.If Satan cannot steal your salvation, he will try to steal the joy of your salvation by convincing you that God is disgusted with you.
6.In the heavenly courtroom, whenever the accuser points out our sins, Jesus stands as our Advocate before the Father declaring that the debt is already paid.
7.Your identity is defined solely by Jesus's sacrifice on the cross, not by your worst mistakes, addictions, failures, or earthly accomplishments.

Sermon Moments

“The story of a grandma who accidentally carjacked someone else's car because she mistook it for her own.”

“Following Jesus does not begin with trying; it begins with trusting.”

“The breakdown of tetelestai across business ('paid in full'), legal ('free at last'), and military ('we have won') contexts.”

“Jesus didn't die for the future you, the fake you, or the cleaned-up you; He died for the real you.”

“If Satan can't steal your salvation, he will try to steal the joy of your salvation.”

“The image of a heavenly courtroom where Satan accuses us and Jesus steps forward to say, 'Paid in full, tetelestai.'”

“Only Jesus gets to tell you who you are—you are an adopted, forgiven child of God.”

“The story of a man whose shadow made a cross on a diving board over an empty pool, leading him to trust Jesus just moments before diving.”

This Week

Stop trying to earn God's approval through self-effort and rest daily in the truth that your debt is paid in full.
Combat feelings of guilt or condemnation by declaring 1 John 2:1—that Jesus stands in heaven as your Advocate.
Download or write out the list of 'Who I Am in Christ' declarations to read whenever insecurity or shame arises.
Release past mistakes, broken relationships, or secret struggles to God, recognizing that they no longer define your identity.
Guard your heart against bitterness and social media cynicism by recalling the joy of your own salvation.
Take a public step of faith by signing up for baptism or renewing your commitment to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
Share the good news of tetelestai with someone who feels overwhelmed by performance, guilt, or fear of God's rejection.

Remember This

Your salvation is not based on how hard you try, but on trusting in the complete, finished victory of Jesus Christ on the cross.

A Challenge for You

Friends, I don't want you to miss another Easter of trying to earn your salvation. I want you to receive it because it is finished.

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