What does the Bible say about Jesus saying 'It is finished'?
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Jesus' declaration 'It is finished' signifies the completion of His redemptive work on the cross, highlighting that all necessary aspects of salvation have been perfectly fulfilled.
In John 19:30, when Jesus cried out 'It is finished', He confirmed that His mission and the work of salvation were fully accomplished. This statement, spoken in the perfect tense, demonstrates that His work cannot be repeated or added to. It implies that everything necessary for our redemption—from His life of perfect obedience to His sacrificial death—has been completed. Jesus came to glorify the Father, fulfill the law, and save His people from their sins, as stated in Matthew 1:21. This final word encapsulates the essence of the Gospel: there is nothing left for us to do to earn salvation; it has been fully achieved in Christ.
Scripture References:
John 19:30, Matthew 1:21, Galatians 4:4, 1 John 3:5, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:26, Romans 9:27, Romans 10:4, Psalms 40:7-10, Romans 8:28-30, Hebrews 10:5-12, Hebrews 10:14, Galatians 4:4-5, Psalm 24:9, Matthew 3:15, Hebrews 1:3
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