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What does the Bible say about the significance of Jesus' last words?

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Jesus' last words, 'It is finished,' signify the completion of His work of salvation.

In John 19:30, when Jesus declared, 'It is finished,' He was not merely stating the end of His earthly suffering; rather, He was proclaiming the completion of the redemptive work entrusted to Him by the Father. This cry is a victory declaration, communicating that all that was required for the salvation of His elect had been accomplished. The Old Testament prophets foretold of this very moment, emphasizing that Christ’s death was the fulfillment of all that the law and the prophets pointed toward. Every aspect of God's redemptive plan was successfully executed through Jesus' sacrificial death, thus providing believers with the hope of eternal life.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Matthew 5:17, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 8:1, Galatians 4:4-5

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It is Finished
Greg Elmquist · Feb 9, 2014
Finished
Tom Harding · Oct 6, 2019
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