Definitely Accomplished (Atonement – Part 3) - GBC Bulletin Column #40

I believe that by purposefully dying on the cross, Christ definitely accomplished all that he actually intended to achieve, particularly the salvation of his people that is applied to them upon their repentance and faith. Let me focus on God-breathed Scripture, which is far better than any logical argument (however simple or complex). Key words are highlighted for emphasis. 

“He was wounded for our transgressions;

he was crushed for our iniquities;

upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,

and with his stripes we are healed.” – Is. 53:5

“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” – Matt. 1:21

“…Jesus would die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.” – Jn. 11:52

“…care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” - Acts 20:28

“So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” Hebrews 9:28

“For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” Hebrews 10:14

These verses and others like them leave me in no doubt whatsoever that my salvation, and yours if you believe, is not just possible, it’s purchased. Christ died for you!

To be continued. This is from the unedited version of an article published in the January edition of Grace Magazine.This was printed in the worship bulletin of Grace Baptist Church (Wood Green) on 02 February 2014.