The work of Christ is essential for our salvation as He fulfills God's purpose and brings healing and spiritual sight to the blind.
The work of Christ is central to the gospel and is characterized by its necessity, urgency, and results. In John 9, Christ emphasizes His obligation to perform the work of God, declaring, 'I must work the works of him that sent me.' This necessity stems from His divine mission to fulfill the Father's will, which includes the salvation of His chosen people. Additionally, the urgency of this work is expressed in the call to come to Christ while it is 'day', underlining that the opportunity for repentance and faith must be seized without delay. The result of Christ's work is transformative, bringing spiritual sight to those who are blind, as illustrated by the healing of the man born blind, showcasing the glory of God manifested in our lives.
Scripture References:
John 9:1-7, John 4:34, John 17:4, Ephesians 2:10, John 17:4-5, 1 Timothy 1:15, Philippians 2:25-30, John 6:30-36, Matthew 22:42-45, Isaiah 53:11, Matthew 1:21, 1 Peter 1:18-20
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