Quote from the book, "The Divine Exchange." The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross. Concerning this the writer of Hebrews says: “For by one offering [sacrifice] He [Jesus] has perfected forever those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14). Two powerful expressions are combined: “perfected” and “forever.” Together, they depict a sacrifice which comprehends every need of the entire human race. Furthermore, its effects extend throughout time and on into eternity. It is on the basis of this sacrifice that Paul writes in Philippians 4:19: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” All your need covers every area of your life—your body, your soul, your mind, your emotions, as well as your material and financial needs. Nothing is either so large or so small that it is excluded from God’s provision. By a single, sovereign act, God brought together all the need and all the suffering of humanity in one climactic moment of time. God has not provided many different solutions for the multitudinous problems of mankind. Instead, He offers us one all-sufficient solution, which is His answer to every problem. We may come from many different backgrounds, each of us burdened with our own special need, but to receive God’s solution we must all make our way to the same place: the cross of Jesus.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 18:00:00 +0000
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