The Mosaic Covenant sacrifices give us surprising insight into the depravity of man, the grace of God, and the potency of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
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The Mosaic Covenant sacrifices give us surprising insight into the depravity of man, the grace of God, and the potency of Jesus Christ's sacrifice.
The religious leaders had decided to kill Jesus, but not during Passover. But God decreed before time that Passover is precisely when Jesus would be sacrificed.
God's gospel mission through Christ is to form a kingdom made up of people from all nations. And in this mission, His faithfulness and mercy is made evident. This passage allows an explanation of the gospel and what it means that Christ accepts sinners.
In three information-packed verses, Jesus predicts in precise language His approaching suffering.
The author of Hebrews reminds us of three realities about Christ that provoke worship.
The Christian's position in Christ is one of absolute security -- we are safe from condemnation. This promise from God is based upon the truth about the crucifixion of Christ, and as well the truth about the ongoing mediation of Christ.
There is a reason that we will always be forgiven and John wants us to think rightly about sin and the forgiveness we receive. To think rightly, we need to remember two truths as we go about our daily lives attempting to live them for the Lord.
Contextually, the word for "redemption" that Paul uses here is slave language; it draws upon the societal norm of Greek culture at the time. This is what Christ did for the believer: He went into the slave market, bought him and set him free.
Another biblical doctrine surfaces because of something that transpired in the life of Mark: the doctrine of reconciliation. There is a need for reconciliation both by God to man, and between men.
After identifying Christ's pre-eminence over life, we now see the relation of Christ to individual people. More specifically, this is a reminder of what was, is, and will be accomplished because of Christ's atoning work.
Unlike Old Testament saints, believers today are are able to draw near to God as worshipers because of what Christ has accomplished on the cross.
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