Jesus declared His work finished on the cross, fulfilling the law's requirements and giving complete atonement for sin.
We know Jesus' work was finished because He explicitly stated 'It is finished' in John 19:30, signifying the completion of the redemptive plan set forth by God. Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus continually affirmed that He came to complete the work assigned by the Father (John 4:34). This included living a sinless life, fulfilling the law perfectly, and ultimately making the perfect sacrifice for sin. The author of Hebrews reinforces this point by stating that Jesus, after offering one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God (Hebrews 10:12). His seating symbolizes that the sacrificial system is no longer needed because His single act of atonement was sufficient for all believers.
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