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Calvary's stupendous scene

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In “Calvary's Stupendous Scene,” Henry Law explores the profound theological implications of Christ's sacrificial death on the cross, particularly focusing on the doctrines of substitutionary atonement and divine justice. Law articulates how Christ, who was sinless, was made sin for humanity, bearing the full weight of divine wrath and fulfilling the requirements of justice on behalf of sinners. He references John 19:30, where Jesus declares "It is finished," signifying the completed work of redemption. The sermon highlights the transformative implications of this atonement, emphasizing that through Christ's suffering, believers are granted eternal life, reconciliation with God, and the removal of all sin. This message underscores the Reformed understanding of grace, highlighting that salvation is entirely a work of Christ, compelling believers to humbly adore Him for His gift of salvation.

Key Quotes

“We see Him who knew no sin made sin for us.”

“Charges against us are all obliterated. The debt book is cancelled.”

“He was treated as your enemy, that we may be welcomed as your friends.”

“I laid down my life to purchase your life.”

What does the Bible say about Jesus as our substitute?

The Bible teaches that Jesus took on our sins and suffered in our place, serving as our substitute.

The concept of Jesus as our substitute is well-founded in Scripture, particularly highlighted in 2 Corinthians 5:21, where it states that 'He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.' This speaks to the profound truth that Jesus bore our iniquities, suffering for us so that we may be justified before God. His act of substitution implies that the punishment we deserve for our sins is placed upon Him, allowing us to be reconciled with the Father. This idea is further explored in Isaiah 53:5, which tells us that 'He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities.' Thus, the full weight of divine justice fell on Christ, our spotless Lamb, securing salvation for believers.

2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:5

How do we know that Christ's death atoned for our sins?

We know Christ's death atoned for our sins because it fully satisfies divine justice and cancels our debt of sin.

The atonement achieved by Christ is central to Christian faith, as it demonstrates God’s profound love and justice. Romans 3:25 speaks of Jesus as a propitiation through faith in His blood, meaning His sacrifice appeases God's wrath against sin. Furthermore, in John 19:30, when Jesus declared, 'It is finished,' He indicated that His work of atonement was complete and that it suffices for the full payment of our sins. This cancellation of our debt is echoed in Colossians 2:14, which states that Christ took our sins and nailed them to the cross, eliminating our charges before God. Thus, the efficacy of Christ's atonement rests on His ability to satisfy the demands of divine justice, allowing believers to stand justified in the sight of God.

Romans 3:25, John 19:30, Colossians 2:14

Why is the concept of grace important for Christians?

Grace is vital for Christians as it represents God's unmerited favor in salvation and empowers us for holy living.

Grace is foundational to the Christian faith as it underscores the unearned favor that God extends to sinners for their salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 articulates this beautifully: 'For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' This affirms that our salvation is entirely an act of God's goodness, not based on our own merit. Furthermore, grace empowers Christians to live holy lives as it brings about transformation. Romans 6:14 states, 'For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.' This grace enables believers to overcome sin and grow in holiness, fostering a relationship with God based on love and gratitude rather than legalistic striving.

Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:14

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Calvary's Stupendous Scene by
Henry Law It is finished John 19, 30 Holy Father, the heavens, the
earth, and all that are therein proclaim your wondrous goodness. but your love shines forth in
surpassing luster at Calvary's stupendous scene. At the cross,
we see your heavenly grace removing the tremendous load of our iniquities
from us and heaping them all on your beloved Son. We see Him
standing as a transgressor in our place, We see Him who knew
no sin made sin for us. We see Him, the All-Holy One,
accounted as a curse. We see Your justice leading the
spotless Lamb to the slaughter, and rigorously demanding the
full payment for all our sin-debt. the avenging sword entered into
his very heart. The stream of sin-atoning blood
flows. Full recompense was meted out. Divine justice can ask no more. Charges against us are all obliterated. The debt book is cancelled. If our sins are searched for,
they cannot now be found. The spotless Lamb was devoted
to all anguish, that we may be inheritors of all joy. He was cast off from you, that
we may be brought near to you. He was treated as your enemy,
that we may be welcomed as your friends. He was deserted by you,
that we may be received to your everlasting favor. He was surrendered
to hell's worse, that we may attain heaven's best. He was
stripped, that we may be clothed. He was wounded, that we may be
healed. He thirsted that we may drink
of the water of life. He was in darkness that we may
rejoice in the glories of eternal day. He wept that all tears may
be forever wiped from our eyes. He groaned, that we may sing
an endless song. He endured all pain, that we
may rejoice in unfading health. He wore a crown of thorns, that
we may receive a crown of glory. He bowed his head in death, that
we might lift up our head in heaven. He bore earth's reproach,
that we may receive heaven's welcome. He was tormented, that
we may be comforted. He was made all shame, that we
may inherit all glory. His eyes were dark in death,
that our eyes may gaze on unclouded brightness. He died and rose,
that we may escape the second death and live for evermore. O gracious Father, thus you spared
not your only begotten Son, that you may spare us. All our sins
are cast behind your back. All are buried in the ocean of
reconciling blood. We can only fall low and cry. We adore you for the gift of
your son as our substitute, for the death of your son as our
ransom. Blessed Jesus, we have been standing
beneath your cross. The sight constrains us to the
deepest humility. Our vile iniquity is the cause
of your shame. We cannot fathom the sins which
plunged you into such depths of unutterable woe. We cannot
estimate the burden of wrath which thus crushed you. We cannot
deny that the sins which stain us are evils of infinite malignity,
since nothing but your blood could wash away their guilty
stains. As transgressors, we abhor ourselves
before you. While we humbly gaze, may we
anxiously ponder, Why, blessed Jesus, why did you thus die? May your precious answer sound
through every part of our hearts and souls. I died that you may
not die. I laid down my life to purchase
your life. I presented myself as a sin offering
to expiate all your sins. I laid down my life to purchase
your life. I presented myself as a sin offering
to expiate all your sins. My blood thus streams to wash
out all your guilt. the fountain is thus opened in
my side to cleanse you from all impurity. I thus endured your
curse, I thus paid your debt, I thus rescued you from all condemnation,
I thus satisfied divine justice for you.
Henry Law
About Henry Law
Henry Law (1797-1884) was Dean of Gloucester from 1862 until his death. He is mostly well known for his work, "Christ is All: The Gospel in the Pentateuch", which surveys typologies of Christ in the first five books of the Old Testament.
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