April 07, 2007
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In the most basic of terms, the fact that Jesus suffered at the hand of God on the cross means that he made full provision for human sin. True, He suffered at the hands of men, but there is great significance in the words He spoke on the cross: “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? Which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Mark 15:34. Sin had shut out the human race from the presence of God, but the Lord Jesus allowed Himself to be shut out in our place.
His resurrection is simply the proof that the Lord Jesus had paid the full price. If He had not risen, we would never have known that God was satisfied with the payment He made. The apostle Paul tells us that “He….was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.” Romans 4:25.
Therefore, self-justification through our effort is absolutely unnecessary. Again the apostle Paul writes, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1. Easter reminds us there is a free gift of salvation available for all who will open their empty hand and receive it.

May you have a blessed Easter

Russ Nesbit