New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 29

The Work of Christ with Tony Merida

Tony Merida

Tony Merida explores the saving work of Christ with a focus on His atoning death, highlighting how Jesus’ active obedience (His sinless life) and passive obedience (His sacrificial suffering) secured redemption, justification, and adoption for believers. Merida presents the cross as the place where God’s justice and love meet, offering the ultimate hope and triumph through Christ’s death and resurrection.

Published on August 18, 2025

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Meet the Author

Tony Merida

Vice President, Planter Development Send Network

Tony Merida is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, N.C, and is the Vice President of Planter Development for Send Network. He also serves as a Board member for The Gospel Coalition. Tony has written several books including, The Christ-Centered Expositor, Love Your Church, and multiple volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series. He’s happily married to Kimberly, and they have five children.

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