Finished Work of Christ

The Finished Work of Christ refers to the complete and perfect sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, which accomplished redemption for humanity and fulfilled the requirements of the Law.

The concept of the Finished Work of Christ is rooted in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where sacrifices were made for sin. Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the ultimate fulfillment of these types and shadows.

• Atonement
• Redemption
• Grace
• Justification by Faith

1. John 19:30Jesus' declaration of 'It is finished' signifies the completion of His mission to redeem humanity.
2. Ephesians 2:8-9Affirms that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works, reinforcing the concept of the Finished Work.

1. John 19:30Jesus declares 'It is finished,' signifying the completion of His redemptive work.
2. Hebrews 10:12-14Contrasts Christ's single offering with the repeated sacrifices of the Old Covenant, emphasizing His work as sufficient and complete.
3. Romans 5:1-2Explains that through faith in Christ, believers have peace with God and access to grace.

• Encourage believers to rest in the assurance of their salvation through Christ's finished work.
• Promote a life of gratitude and worship in response to the grace received through faith.
• Empower Christians to share the message of salvation as a completed work, not dependent on human effort.

• Affirms the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.
• Establishes the basis for justification by faith, apart from works.
• Highlights the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Christ's completed work.

• Atonement

  The Finished Work of Christ is central to the doctrine of atonement, as it addresses the need for reconciliation between God and humanity.

• Grace

  The Finished Work emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, highlighting the unmerited favor of God.