The Finished Work of the Cross is divine, perfect, holy and complete. It is the most perfect work ever accomplished by God for the redemption of sin and the achievement of everlasting life by men and women. Jesus’ last words on the cross of Calvary were “It is finished”. These words imply that Jesus Christ had completed the perfect work of redeeming mankind from sin through their faith in him. Before proceeding, we’ll like to ask you a question whose answer is full with wisdom. To whom was the middle cross at Calvary belonging to? A quick answer given without exercising a deep thought with the help of the Holy Spirit will be that it belonged to Jesus Christ.

It is a mistake to think that the cross in the middle was for Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ committed no sin to deserve the cross just as one of the thieves with whom he was crucified confirmed. That very cross was destined for Barabbas who was guilty of murder. But out of love for sinners and the desire to free them from sin, Jesus Christ took Barabbas’ place on the cross. The next question to ask is that to know whether we are different from Barabbas? Truth be told, sin has made us to be in the likeness of Barabbas. For the scriptures say that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory or likeness as we can read from Romans 3:23. In other words, the middle cross of Calvary was not destined for Jesus Christ but for you and me.

The Finished Work of the Cross – Everything you need to know

It was out of God’s immeasurable love for the world that he sent his only begotten son, Jesus Christ to come and take our place on the cross (John 3:16). Sin had made us to wander far away from God’s presence. His son who is the author of the finished work of the cross came to renew and reestablish this lost relationship with God. Although he had no sin of his own, he was handed into the hands of the wicked who did not spare his life. They suffered and crucified him on the cross. On the cross, he took with him all the sins of the faithful. It is through him that we are made hires of God’s kingdom and are given the possibility to partake in the heavenly feast. He did not come to condemn but to bring everlasting life unto those that believe in him.

Apostle Paul’s greatest concern in ministry was to preach nothing but Christ and the finished work of the cross. 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” In the same light, we can say that the finished work of the cross is foolishness to those whose hearts have been kept in darkness by the evil ruler of this world but it is God’s power to bring everlasting life to those who believe in Christ. On the cross, Jesus Christ finished the long night of his suffering for our sins. By finishing the work of the cross, he validated a full course of obedience and won complete victory over the decisive battle with Satan.

Reasons why Christ completed his mission at Calvary and said “It is Finished”

To bring forgiveness

Jesus Christ completed the work of atonement on the cross of Calvary so that through him, we can be forgiven, loved, and accepted in God’s Kingdom. Once in Christ, your sins are forgotten, and you are given a new life. Everything that you need in order to benefit from the fruits of a righteousness that leads to everlasting life is in Christ. We obtain such not through our good works or personal efforts but through the unmerited grace of God. Christ came so that those who believe in him shall have everlasting life (John 3:16). Sincerely repent today of your sins and invite Christ in your life. You can be certain that he will hear and answer you.

To Bring Victory

The finished work of the cross is God’s power of victory over Satan and all his principalities in the heavenly places. Victory in Christ is victory indeed as we can read from 1 Corinthian 15:57. Through the dead and resurrection of Christ, we have been given complete victory over Satan and his agents. On the cross, Christ conquered death and brought life to those who will keep to his message.

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