Christ before Pilate, Pt 1: Redemptive vs. Common Kingdom

Pilate was a lowly small time, unimpressive, untrustworthy magistrate. So why was he mentioned so much in the Gospels and even included in the Apostles' Creed? This is the first of three sermons looking into these questions.

With Matt 27:11-14 and John 18:28-38 we see the first of three Gentile trials and are encouraged to have a good confession of Christ in the midst of trial, just as Christ gave a good confession before Pilate.

We also learn more of the difference between the redemptive and common kingdoms (our kingdom is not of this world and is not one of nation-building).

And we learn of...

I. Depravity of Man vs. Sovereignty of God (Mt 27:1-2; Jn 18:28-32)
II. Common Kingdom vs. Redemptive Kingdom (Mt 27:11; Jn 18:33-36)
III. Foolishness of Man vs. Wisdom of God (Jn 18:37-38; 1 Cor 1:21-30)