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What does 'It is finished' mean for believers today?

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'It is finished' signifies that the work of salvation has been fully accomplished, providing believers with assurance of their acceptance before God.

'It is finished' embodies the completion of Christ's redemptive work, indicating that all aspects of salvation—atonement for sin, fulfillment of prophecy, and satisfaction of divine justice—have been fully realized. For believers today, this declaration offers profound assurance that their sins are paid for and that they stand accepted before God solely through faith in Christ's completed work. Believers can rest in the knowledge that there is nothing to add to His sacrifice to secure God's favor, for it has been fully achieved. This truth sets believers free from the burden of trying to earn their standing with God, drawing them instead into a life of joyful obedience and gratitude.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Romans 8:1, 1 John 4:10, Hebrews 10:19-20, Romans 5:1, Galatians 4:6-7, Colossians 2:10, Colossians 1:22

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Clay Curtis · May 1, 2016
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Tom Harding · Oct 8, 2017
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