#73 - Joby Martin // Final Words of Christ

Jesus's final words on the cross reveal the profound truth that our sin debt is "paid in full." The Greek word "tetelestai" was commonly used on banking documents when a debt was completely satisfied, showing that Christ's sacrifice perfectly atoned for our sins. • Jesus's declaration "it is finished" marks the fulfillment of God's promise in Genesis 3 to crush the serpent's head • The sacrificial system ended because Jesus made the perfect, final sacrifice for all sin • Christ's work of atonement is complete, meaning there is no condemnation for those in Christ • While the payment for sin is finished, God is not finished with us • The empty tomb proves that Jesus wasn't finished and that new life is possible for all believers • When Satan tries to condemn us, we can remind him our debt is paid in full If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com