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What does the Bible say about Christ's declaration 'It is finished'?

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Christ's declaration 'It is finished' signifies the completion of His earthly mission and the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecies.

In John 19:30, when Jesus declared 'It is finished,' He was affirming that all that was required for our redemption had been fully accomplished. This statement encapsulates the completion of His earthly course, where He fulfilled everything God sent Him to do, including living a life of perfect obedience. The significance of this declaration goes beyond mere words; it marks the end of the Old Covenant and the ceremonial laws that were established to point to Him. As the Apostle Paul reminds us in Hebrews 10:7, Jesus came to do the will of God, and with His sacrifice, He made a way for us to approach God directly, eliminating the need for further sacrifices and priestly mediations.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Hebrews 10:7

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It Is Finished
Darvin Pruitt · Jun 14, 2015