January 5th, 2024
Because God loved us, He sent His Son to die that we might have eternal life. We see this in verses like (John 3:16) and (1 John 4:9-10), along with much of the Scripture. Because God loved us, He made His Son a “propitiation” for our sins. A “propitiation” is a sacrifice designed to appease the One who demands worship. Therefore God has offered His Son as a sacrifice designed to appease Himself, which leads to a related point…..
OUT OF “JUSTICE GOD HAS PROVIDED HIS SON
To satisfy His justice, God provided redemption through the blood of His Son (Romans 3:24-26). God’s grace therefore functions in this way, where as God’s justice requires an appropriate sacrifice for sin. Because He loves us, He provided His Son as a sacrifice for sin. God recognizes the death of Jesus on the cross as a suitable ransom for our sins, paid in full! So to satisfy both His justice and His love, God has graciously provided salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. What we cannot earn, God has provided! Give Him praise today!