How can we apply the finality of "It is finished" in daily life? Setting the Scene at the Cross John 19:30: “When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished.’ And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.” What Was Finished • The full payment for sin was accomplished—no further sacrifice is needed (Hebrews 10:12–14). • The requirements of the Law were met in Christ (Romans 8:3–4). • Satan’s claim over the believer was disarmed (Colossians 2:13–15). • The prophetic mission Jesus came to fulfill was completed (Luke 24:44). Daily Freedom from Condemnation • Stand in the assurance that “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). • Reject lingering guilt once sin is confessed, because Jesus paid it in full (1 John 1:9). • Silence internal accusations by rehearsing the finished work (Revelation 12:10–11). Living with Secure Identity • Embrace being a new creation—old things truly passed away (2 Corinthians 5:17). • Remember you are reconciled, not on probation, through His blood (Colossians 1:20–22). • Serve from acceptance, not for acceptance (Ephesians 2:8–9). Confidence in Ongoing Growth • Trust that the One who finished redemption will finish your sanctification (Philippians 1:6). • Approach God boldly, knowing the veil is torn for good (Hebrews 10:19–22). • Persist in obedience, supplied by the completed victory of Christ (Romans 6:11–14). Practical Ways to Walk in “It Is Finished” • Start each day declaring the completed work aloud, anchoring your mindset. • Replace self-effort striving with Spirit-led obedience—pray, then act in dependence. • Forgive others readily; the debt ledger is canceled (Ephesians 4:32). • Rest weekly without guilt, celebrating the finished work through Sabbath rhythm. • Share the gospel confidently, presenting a done deal rather than a to-do list. • Confront temptation with the finished work, stating, “This no longer owns me.” • Cultivate gratitude journals that trace every blessing back to the cross. Scriptures to Keep Close Closing Encouragement Because “It is finished,” the believer’s past is forgiven, present is empowered, and future is secured. Live each moment from that unshakable foundation. |
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