One important word Bible scholars use about the work of Christ on the cross is “propitiation,” which means “to win back the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them.” Jesus’s death on the cross won back the favor of an angry God. Here are the verses that mention the propitiation of God: …whom…
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Jesus Died on the Cross for You
Was the crucifixion of Jesus necessary? Did he have to die for me? If you want to experience eternal life as a child of God, the answer is yes. The word Bible scholars use for what Jesus did on the cross is “Atonement.” According to Merriam-Webster, “atone” means “to make amends, to provide or serve…
Read MoreThe Crucifixion of Christ: To Save Us From Our Sins
In continuing our look at the work of Christ, and in particular, what he did in the past, we now come to the ultimate reason for the Incarnation. Jesus came to save his people from their sins. This is what the angel told Joseph before Jesus was born: “She will bear a son, and you…
Read MoreWhy is the Incarnation So Important?
The importance of the Incarnation, which we looked at in the previous post, can’t be overstated. Jesus, God the Son, became a human being and lived among us. Please don’t let that truth fly by you without a thought. Spend a moment pondering that. Jesus not only became human, he lived a sinless life. Not…
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