He is Good | The Visible Gospel | Mark 15:1-15 | Coleton Segars

He is Good | The Visible Gospel | Mark 15:1-15 | Coleton Segars

From CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH MEMPHIS by CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH MEMPHIS

March 24, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 438

About this episode

Coleton Segars discusses the visible gospel through the story of Jesus and Barabbas, illustrating the concept of the innocent being condemned for the guilty.

The Visible Gospel Text: Mark 15:1–15 1. The Great Exchange: Jesus Takes the Place of the Guilty Coleton begins by grounding the message in a simple but powerful idea: the gospel is not abstract—it’s visible in this moment. Through the story of Jesus and Barabbas, we see something unforgettable:the innocent is condemned so the guilty can go free. Coleton illustrates this with a personal story (Sandra and Sam at Memphis Pizza), showing how this truth isn’t just theological—it’s deeply personal. At the core of his faith is this belief: “I believe that Jesus was condemned so that guilty sinners like me could be set free.” He then walks us through the scene: Jesus is falsely accused of being an insurrectionist. Barabbas is actually guilty of that exact crime. Yet Jesus takes Barabbas’ place. Even more striking: Barabbas’ name means “son of the father.” Jesus is the true Son of God the Father. So what we see is this: The true Son of the Father takes the place of a guilty “son of the father.” This is not just history—it’s a picture of what Jesus wants to do for us. Scripture Mark 15:1–15 Key Idea The innocent was condemned so that the guilty could go free. 2. For Those Who Know They…

People in this episode

Host: Coleton Segars

Topics covered

  • gospel
  • forgiveness
  • sin
  • redemption

Keywords

  • Mark 15:1-15
  • Great Exchange
  • Barabbas
  • Jesus
  • condemnation

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Books & works: The Visible Gospel

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