The Problem of God

Problem 1:

The Real Jesus May Not Fit Our Way of Thinking

Matthew 16:21

We try to define Jesus according to our goals and plans.

Problem 2:

God’s Plan is a Problem for our Own Personal Agendas

Matthew 16:22

God’s Plan has no room for our Pride, Selfish Desires, and Personal Comforts

Problem 3:

God’s Plan Requires that His Disciples Also Die (Victory through Death)

Matthew 16:24–26

Those Who Truly Confess Christ as Lord Must Also Die to Self

Problem 4: God’s Plan is also a Problem for Sin, Death,

Guilt, Shame, Separation from God, and Condemnation

Matthew 16:27