Let's consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession Jesus, who had taken upon Himself to take on a lower fashion in appearance than that of the angelic hosts. In order for Jesus to redeem man from His fallen state, He would have to become the perfect sacrifice -- tasting death for every man, (the Just for the Unjust). He Himself who knew no sin becoming sin so that we might have eternal life.
Indeed, the plan was for Him to fulfill the determination of that which had already been predetermined before the very foundation of the earth. That is He, the Lamb of God, would be delivered into the midst of wicked men and be slain, thereby achieving opportunity for the lost to have redemption. In other words, He Himself taking away the sin of all those individuals who call upon His Name - "JESUS"
He, God Himself as a son conceived of the Holy Ghost (as a child) to be veiled in sinful flesh , thereby enabling the predetermined counsel of God to be manifest. He was in the world and the world was made by Him but the world knew Him not, as John recorded. (John 1:1-18) Further, John states that his hands handled of the Word of Life.
Again, this plan of salvation was decided before the foundation of the world was formed. Abraham had it revealed to him that in his seed would all the nations of the earth be blessed. That seed of blessing was the seed of the Spirit of JESUS. Like Simeon of old, who upon seeing Jesus in the temple as a babe, adopted a prayerful attitude before God saying, “Now let your servant depart in peace for my eyes have seen your salvation."
The salvation being the Lord's Christ.
Why? Because there is none righteous in God’s eyes. No, not one. Therefore, God Himself made a way. The same God Himself who created the world as a son became man's Saviour. He came to sacrifice Himself. He offered His own flesh. which had been capable of sin but had not sinned. Instead, He walked in the Spirit accomplishing His Father's business. He became a propitiation for sin. His own blood, the blood of His holy Spirit shed once and once for all.
As a consequence, there is no more or other sacrifice for sin. JESUS, the only priestly mediator presenting Himself to the world was sacrificed, causing the veil of the temple to be rent in two from top to bottom. He did so that we who believe in Him can now come boldly to God’s throne of Grace with thanksgiving and praise. So grateful for His redemption plan. Redeemed by God Himself as a son!
Who then would dare to say that this sacrifice was inadequate?
Yes, Jesus the Christ died for our sins, and He arose from death for our justification. Give Him the honour and glory He deserves -- the honour and glory He is so worthy of.
"For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings -- for both He that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, "I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee," and again, "I will put my trust in Him" and again, "Behold I and the children which God hath given Me" ... for as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage ..." (Hebrews 2:9-18)
This is why we only see Jesus who was made a little lower than the angels but is now crowned with glory and honour that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man, including you and I.
Press into Jesus today. Stand in the offering plate.
Who then would dare to say that this sacrifice was inadequate?
Yes, Jesus the Christ died for our sins, and He arose from death for our justification. Give Him the honour and glory He deserves -- the honour and glory He is so worthy of.
"For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings -- for both He that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, "I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee," and again, "I will put my trust in Him" and again, "Behold I and the children which God hath given Me" ... for as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage ..." (Hebrews 2:9-18)
This is why we only see Jesus who was made a little lower than the angels but is now crowned with glory and honour that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man, including you and I.
Press into Jesus today. Stand in the offering plate.
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