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What does it mean that Christ's sacrifice was 'finished'?

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When Christ declared 'It is finished,' He meant that His sacrificial work for the redemption of His people was complete.

The declaration 'It is finished' made by Christ at the moment of His death signifies that the necessary work for the redemption of His people has been accomplished. This means that every requirement of the law was fulfilled and that the debt owed for sin has been paid in full. In the context of the Lord's Passover, it establishes that no further sacrifices are needed, as Christ's sacrifice is once and for all. This is vitally important for Christians to understand because it reassures us that our acceptance before God is based solely on what Christ has done, not on our works or efforts, reinforcing the doctrine of grace. Thus, the finished work of Christ establishes our freedom from the guilt and condemnation of sin.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Hebrews 10:10-14

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