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What does the Bible say about the meaning of 'It is finished'?

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'It is finished' signifies the completion of Christ's atoning work for sin and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

In John 19:30, when Jesus uttered the words 'It is finished,' He was declaring the completion of the work He was sent to do. This wasn’t a statement of defeat, but rather a proclamation of victory. The work of atonement, the fulfillment of prophecies, and the completion of the redemptive plan through His crucifixion was accomplished. It marked the end of the sacrificial system established under the Law, as all sins were laid upon Him and dealt with once and for all. In essence, Jesus pivoted humanity from the religion of 'do' to the reality of 'done', encapsulating the essence of the Gospel which pronounces that all that is required for our salvation has been achieved by Christ.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Galatians 2:16, Hebrews 10:10, John 17:4, John 19:28-30, Romans 10:4

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