Jack Hibbs Podcast: "Crucified With Christ"

Date: January 20, 2025
Host: Jack Hibbs
Podcast: Jack Hibbs Podcast (JackHibbs.com)

Overview

In this episode, Pastor Jack Hibbs explores the profound biblical concept of being "crucified with Christ." Through expository teaching, humor, personal anecdotes, and practical examples, Hibbs encourages believers to walk daily in their new identity in Christ, resist condemnation, and live boldly amid spiritual and societal challenges. The episode also addresses the dangers of accusation, both from Satan and within the church, and highlights the unshakeable assurance of salvation through Jesus. Hibbs draws deeply from Scripture, punctuating his message with memorable illustrations and passionate exhortation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Daily Reckoning: Living Crucified with Christ

• Timestamps: 01:19, 18:25, 19:12
• Hibbs begins by emphasizing the daily practice of reckoning oneself "crucified with Christ," referencing Galatians 2:20.
• The importance of immediate confession and restoration after failures is stressed—believers are encouraged not to wallow in guilt but to embrace forgiveness and move forward with joy.
• Quote:

  "Every day you get up and you reckon yourself crucified with Christ. And the moment your thought begins to wander, grab hold of that thought, give it back to God and say, 'Lord, that was crucified at the cross. That's not me anymore. I don't want anything to do with it.'" (01:19, 19:12)

2. Assurance in Christ: Rejecting Condemnation

• Timestamps: 02:13–03:05
• The episode unpacks Romans 8:34 and related passages, underscoring that Christ alone justifies and no accusation stands against God's elect.
• Hibbs provides encouragement for listeners facing spiritual attack or condemnation, affirming the permanence and sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice.
• Quote:

  "You've been purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ. And Jesus doesn't have any recalls. He doesn't have any... oop, gotta call that one back. This one broke. Listen, he purchased you at the cross. You've come to him, you've given your life to him, and it's up to him to get you into heaven. Guess what? He's going to do it." (03:40)

3. End-Times Perspective and the Elect

• Timestamps: 02:18–04:10
• Hibbs discusses eschatology, referencing the “144,000 Jewish male evangelists” described in Revelation, highlighting God’s sovereignty over the lost tribes of Israel.
• He contrasts worldly impact (Billy Graham) with the promised scale of God’s end-times mission, painting a vivid and encouraging picture.
• Quote:

  "Can you imagine having 144,000 Billy Grahams? ...Can you imagine 144,000 Paul the apostles turned loose. And maybe they even have the Internet at their disposal. Imagine that!" (03:00)

4. Spiritual Opposition: Accusation and Endurance

• Timestamps: 05:05–07:30, 09:40–12:00
• The nature of Satan as the “accuser of the brethren” (Revelation 12:10-11) is explored in detail. Hibbs explains how Satan presently accuses believers before God, but assures listeners of Satan’s ultimate defeat.
• Encourages believers not to become accusers themselves or gossip within the church, connecting this attitude with Satan’s own nature.
• Quote:

  "One of Satan's names is the slanderer. Don't fall for that... Don't accuse your brothers and sisters. If you see them in a sin, what does the Bible say? Go alone to them, love them and say, 'You ought not to be doing that.' Satan's great at accusing us." (11:30)

5. Scriptural Foundations for Security and Transformation

• Timestamps: 12:30–15:00
• Hibbs draws on Colossians 1:21-22 and Ephesians 2:1-3 to highlight the transformation from “children of wrath” to those who are “holy and blameless” before God.
• Isaiah 50:8 is also cited to affirm God's nearness and defense as our justifier.
• Quote:

  "Colossians 1:21 says... to present you and I, holy and blameless and above reproach where it matters, in His sight. Wow. Good news. Thank God." (13:30)

6. Practical Example: Applying Grace in Daily Failures

• Timestamps: 16:10–18:05
• Through a relatable domestic illustration (spilling coffee, momentary anger, reconciling), Hibbs models how believers can live out being “crucified with Christ” by quickly repenting, seeking forgiveness, and not letting past mistakes ruin their day.
• Reinforces the joy and liberation found in embracing the gospel daily.
• Quote:

  "I look at it, I look at you, and I tell you various weaknesses that you have and I critique your listening and follow-through abilities. Then I get up and I realize, listen, I shouldn't have said that to you. That was wrong of me. I ask you to forgive me... Awesome. Let's go." (16:45)

7. Apostolic Anecdote: Paul and Peter

• Timestamps: 18:07–19:10
• Hibbs humorously imagines a scenario between Paul and Peter to illustrate how even spiritual leaders need to put their “old self” to death daily, seek forgiveness, and continue in ministry.
• Quote:

  "Paul turns to him and says, 'Will you keep your mouth shut, you big dumb fisherman?' ...That was the old Paul that did that... The new Paul is the one that's apologizing to you right now." (18:45)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Resilience in Faith:

  "We need to get our skin toughened up... Do you not know that you're a blood-bought child of the living God? You're on your way to heaven. God will see to it." (04:00)

• On Christian Criticism:

  "People in our Christianity, somebody criticizes us and we wither." (03:55)

• On God’s Sovereignty Over His People:

  "Where's the lost tribes? They're not lost. God knows exactly where they are." (02:45)

• Living our New Identity:

  "It means that what just happened needs to be forgiven. And when it's forgiven, you get up with joy and you move..." (17:20)

Section Timestamps

| Topic | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Opening encouragement and Galatians 2:20 | 01:19 | | Assurance in Christ—No condemnation for the believer | 02:13–03:40 | | 144,000 Evangelists in Revelation—Eschatology | 02:18–04:10 | | The wisdom of serpents/the skin of a rhino (Spurgeon quote) | 03:23 | | Satan as accuser, dangers of gossip within the church | 05:05–12:00 | | Scriptural foundations for security—Colossians/Ephesians | 12:30–15:00 | | Practical illustration: applying grace after mistakes | 16:10–18:05 | | Paul and Peter anecdote | 18:07–19:10 | | Climax: How to live "crucified with Christ" | 19:12 |

Final Thought

Jack Hibbs closes by reminding listeners that the Christian life is not about perfection but about consistently recognizing our new identity in Christ, dealing quickly with sin, refusing to live under accusations, and striving to walk daily in faith, gratitude, and grace.

"Every day you get up and you reckon yourself crucified with Christ. ...The life that I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who died, gave himself for me. And that's how you live, crucified with Christ. Radical statement, but a biblical truth." (19:12)

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