Christ’s work is finished because He proclaimed 'It is finished' from the cross, indicating the complete fulfillment of salvation.
The notion of Christ's finished work is paramount to understanding salvation in sovereign grace theology. As emphasized in the sermon, every aspect of salvation is fully accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He declared, 'It is finished,' which signifies that all the requirements of God's law and justice were satisfied. This completed work assures believers that their salvation does not depend on their actions but solely on what Christ has accomplished. It underscores the reality that justification is solely through faith in the finished work of Christ, affirming that no additional work is needed from us to secure our standing before God.
Scripture References:
John 19:30; Ephesians 2:8-9, John 17:4, John 19:30, Romans 8:38-39
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