In Christ’s life of perfect obedience
to God’s will, his suffering, death, and resurrection, God provided the only
means of atonement for human sin, so that those who by faith accept this
atonement may have eternal life, and the whole creation may better understand
the infinite and holy love of the Creator.
This perfect atonement vindicates the
righteousness of God’s law and the graciousness of his character; for it both
condemns our sin and provides for our forgiveness. By dying, Christ took our
place , canceled our guilt, reconciled us to God, and transforms us. The
resurrection of Christ proclaims God’s triumph over the forces of evil, and for
those who accept the atonement assures their final victory over sin and death.
It declares the Lordship of Jesus Christ, before whom every knee in heaven and on earth earth
will bow
Christ’s life, death, and resurrection reveal God’s
righteous character and make eternal life available to all who accept it.
ØOnly Christ could accomplish
redemption. Acts 4:12; Hebrew 7:26-27
ØThose who accept Christ as Lord and Saviour
receive eternal life. John 3:16
ØChrist’s life and death show that God
deals justly with us. Romans 3:23:26
Through his death,
Jesus provided atonement for us and demonstrated God’s great love for us. In
resurrection, he triumphed over Satan and death
Ø He
died in my place. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
ØHe bore the penalty for my sin in my
place. Romans 3:25-26, 4:25, 8:3
ØHe triumphed over Satan at his
resurrection. Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 3:21-22
Christ’s life of
perfect obedience and his atoning death show that obedience is possible as the
Holy Spirit empowers us. Christ’s resurrection provides assurance of eternal
life for his children.
ØJesus obeyed God’s law. John 15:10; 1
Peter 2:21-22
ØJesus’ obedience and the Spirit’s
empowering make our obedience possible. Romans 8:3-4
ØJesus’ resurrection assures ours. 1
Corinthians 15:20-22
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