Connect Romans 4:25 with Isaiah 53:5 on the purpose of Jesus' suffering. uniting two verses, one purpose Romans 4:25 and Isaiah 53:5 tell the same story from two vantage points: the cross and the empty tomb. • Romans 4:25: “He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification.” • Isaiah 53:5: “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” Both verses focus on substitution—Jesus taking what we deserve so we receive what He deserves. Romans 4:25: delivered over, raised up • “Delivered over”: Jesus willingly hands Himself to death because our sins demand judgment (cf. John 10:18). • “For our trespasses”: every violation of God’s law laid on Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). • “Raised to life for our justification”: resurrection proves the Father accepted the payment; we now stand righteous (Romans 5:1). Isaiah 53:5: pierced and punished for peace • “Pierced…crushed”: vivid prophecy of crucifixion centuries beforehand. • “Punishment that brought us peace”: He absorbs God’s wrath so reconciliation replaces hostility (Colossians 1:20). • “By His stripes we are healed”: spiritual healing from sin’s curse, with bodily wholeness ultimately guaranteed in resurrection (1 Peter 2:24; Revelation 21:4). jesus our substitute Isaiah explains the cross; Romans explains the cross plus resurrection. Together they reveal: 1. Sin’s penalty paid (“for our trespasses/transgressions”). 2. God’s justice satisfied (“punishment that brought us peace”). 3. Righteousness credited (“justification”). 4. Healing granted (“by His stripes we are healed”). echoes through the new testament • 1 Peter 2:24 repeats Isaiah and adds purpose: “so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.” • Hebrews 9:28 ties suffering to final salvation: “Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many.” • 1 Corinthians 15:17 underscores resurrection’s necessity: “If Christ has not been raised…you are still in your sins.” living in the good of his wounds • Confidence: Justification is settled; no condemnation remains (Romans 8:1). • Peace: Hostility with God replaced by acceptance (Ephesians 2:13–16). • Healing: Freedom from sin’s dominion now and bodily resurrection to come (Romans 6:4; Philippians 3:20–21). • Worship: His suffering and triumph fuel a grateful, obedient life (Revelation 5:9–10). |
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