PROPITIATION

PROPITIATION

Jesus Christ is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29) Hence, a key Messianic Title ascribed to Jesus reveals that He is “the Propitiation for sin.” (I John 2:2) This simply means that, on the Cross of Calvary, Christ bears the brunt for all of our sins.  To wit, He (who knew no sin) stands in our deserved place of judgment, freeing us forever from the power, penalty and continued practice of sin.

The biblical record reflects Ten Distinct Occasions/Actions in which The Lamb of God, our High Priest, takes away Sin: (Hebrews 4:15 – Revelation 5:12)

--Before the Foundation of the World (Revelation 13:8)

--At the Fall of Man (Genesis 3:21)

--At the Offering of a Sacrifice (Numbers 28:6)

--On the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:34)

--At a time of National Repentance (II Chronicles 7:14)

--During the Public Ministry of Jesus (John 1:29)

--On the Cross (I Peter 2:24)

--At Conversion (II Corinthians 5:17)

--At the Second Coming (Romans 8:18-23)

--At the end of the Millennial Reign of Christ (Rev. 20:12-15)

The Propitiation of Jesus Christ, The Anointed One, is a free and gracious gift that we receive by faith. (Ephesians 2:8) Thanks be to God, who removes our transgressions from us “as far as the east is from the west.” (Psalm 103:12) What a Mighty and Merciful God we serve!

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.  Maranatha!