Dive Deeper: The Role of Good Works - Dive Deeper - 365 Daily Devotion
365 Daily Devotions: Bible Character Edition
ππ» The Savior Who Finished the Work
When Jesus was crucified, it looked like a defeat, but it was actually the greatest victory. Jesus was nailed to the cross and suffered greatly, but before He died, He said, βIt is finished.β This did not mean His life was finished, but His work of salvation was finished. The punishment for sin was fully paid. The prophecy in Isaiah 53 said that the Servant of God would suffer for the sins of the people, and this was fulfilled in Jesus. From a Reformed perspective, this teaches that salvation is accomplished completely by Jesus Christ. We do not add to His work by our own goodness or efforts. Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live and died the death we deserved. When He said βIt is finished,β it meant the debt of sin was fully paid and forgiveness was fully secured for His people.
Show More
π Bible Readings: John 19:30 (It is finished)
John 19:16β30
Isaiah 53:3β6
Isaiah 53:10β12
Romans 3:23β25
2 Corinthians 5:21
Colossians 2:13β14 (useful)
Hebrews 10:12β14
π¨π»π» Teachings:
What is the meaning of βTetelestaiβ?
1. Tetelestai means our sins are βpaid in full.β
2. Tetelestai means mission accomplished.
3. Tetelestai means the New Covenant has begun.
πͺπΌ Applications:
1. Remember that Jesus paid for our sins in full.
2. Rely in the grace of God for salvation.
3. Respond to Christ through faithful service.
π Discussion:
Why is it important to understand that Jesus finished the work of salvation and we cannot add to it?
π€Ώ Dive Deeper:
If Jesus already finished the work of salvation, what is the role of good works in the life of a Christian?
ππΌ Prayer:
Father God, when I think about the cross and the words βIt is finished,β I feel both sadness and gratitude. Sadness because Jesus suffered and died for sin, and gratitude because He did it for sinners like me. Thank You that salvation is not something I must earn, but something Jesus already finished. Sometimes I still try to prove
