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What does Jesus mean by saying He has finished the work given to Him?

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By stating He has finished the work, Jesus emphasizes His fulfillment of the Father's mission to secure salvation for His people.

When Jesus declares that He has finished the work assigned to Him in John 17:4, He signifies the culmination of His earthly ministry, which involved manifesting God's glory, revealing His character, and accomplishing the atonement for sin. This completion is not merely about His life being concluded; it signifies a definitive accomplishment of the mission for which He was sent. He established the covenant by manifesting God's name, teaching the truth of eternal life, and ultimately laying down His life as a sacrifice for His sheep. This declaration underscores the core of Reformed theology: that salvation is fully accomplished through Christ's work and not dependent on human effort.
Scripture References: John 17:4, Hebrews 9:26

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Christ's Glory
Don Bell · Apr 13, 2010
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