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 work of redemption, fulfilling God's plan for salvation.
'It is finished' is spoken by Jesus at the moment of His death, marking the completion of His mission to accomplish salvation for God's people. This declaration affirms that all that was necessary for redemption, from fulfilling the law to enduring God's wrath, was fully accomplished. It signifies that the sacrificial system of the Old Testament is now obsolete with the perfect sacrifice of Christ, who was both God and man, offered once for all. Through His death, He reconciled believers to God, fulfilling prophecies and establishing a new covenant.
Scripture References:
John 19:30, Hebrews 10:10, John 17:4, Romans 10:4
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