Biblical Reference:
The phrase "It is finished" is found in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of John. In John 19:30 , it is recorded: "When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, 'It is finished.' And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit."

Context and Meaning:
The declaration "It is finished" (Greek: "Tetelestai") is one of the final sayings of Jesus Christ on the cross. This statement is profound in its theological significance, marking the completion of His earthly mission and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. It signifies the culmination of Jesus' sacrificial work, the atonement for sin, and the reconciliation between God and humanity.

Theological Significance:
1. Fulfillment of Prophecy:
Jesus' declaration indicates the fulfillment of numerous Old Testament prophecies regarding the suffering servant and the Messiah's role in salvation history. Passages such as Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 foreshadow the suffering and redemptive work of Christ.

2. Completion of the Law:
By stating "It is finished," Jesus affirms that He has perfectly fulfilled the requirements of the Mosaic Law. His life and sacrificial death satisfy the demands of the law, providing a new covenant of grace for believers.

3. Atonement for Sin:
The phrase underscores the completion of the atonement process. Jesus' death on the cross serves as the ultimate sacrifice for sin, once and for all. Hebrews 9:12 states, "He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption."

4. Victory Over Sin and Death:
"It is finished" signifies Christ's victory over sin, death, and the powers of darkness. Through His death and subsequent resurrection, Jesus conquers the grave, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him. This victory is echoed in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 : "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?... But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!"

5. Assurance of Salvation:
For believers, "It is finished" provides assurance of salvation. The work of redemption is complete, and nothing can be added to it. Ephesians 2:8-9 emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace, not by works, so that no one can boast.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In the first-century Greco-Roman world, the term "tetelestai" was commonly used in various contexts, such as in business transactions to indicate that a debt had been paid in full. This cultural understanding enriches the theological implications of Jesus' words, emphasizing that the debt of sin has been fully satisfied through His sacrifice.

Impact on Christian Doctrine:
The phrase "It is finished" is central to Christian doctrine, particularly in the understanding of soteriology (the study of salvation). It affirms the sufficiency of Christ's atoning work and the believer's justification by faith. This declaration is a cornerstone of the doctrine of grace, underscoring that salvation is not earned by human effort but is a completed work of Christ.

Liturgical and Devotional Use:
In Christian liturgy and devotion, "It is finished" is often reflected upon during Good Friday services, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus. It serves as a reminder of the cost of redemption and the love of God demonstrated through the sacrifice of His Son. Devotionally, believers meditate on this phrase to deepen their understanding of Christ's love and the assurance of their salvation.John 19:30
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
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1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
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Romans 5:9
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
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2 Corinthians 5:19
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing their trespasses to them; and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Genesis 2:17
But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die.
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Revelation 20:14
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
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1096. ginomai -- to come into being, to happen, to become
... 1), decided* (1), developing (1), done (20), drawing (1), during (1), elapsed (1),
existed* (1), falling (1), feeling (1), fell (6), finished (1), followed (1 ...
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2719. katesthio -- to eat up
... to eat up. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katesthio Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-es-thee'-o) Short Definition: I eat till it is finished Definition: I eat up ...
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709. aristao -- to breakfast, hence to take a meal
... See 712 (). Word Origin from ariston Definition to breakfast, hence to take a meal
NASB Word Usage finished breakfast (1), have breakfast (1), have lunch (1). ...
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3973. pauo -- to make to cease, hinder
... word Definition to make to cease, hinder NASB Word Usage cease (4), ceased (4),
finished (2), incessantly* (1), keep (1), kept right* (1), stopped (2). ...
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1442. hebdomos -- seventh
... 1442 -- ; (figuratively) the result of God's perfect, finished work. Word Origin
ord. from hepta Definition seventh NASB Word Usage seventh (9). seventh. ...
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5056. telos -- an end, a toll
... word Definition an end, a toll NASB Word Usage continually* (1), custom (2), customs
(1), end (24), ends (2), finished (1), fulfillment (1), goal (1), outcome ...
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2005. epiteleo -- to complete, accomplish
... epi and teleo Definition to complete, accomplish NASB Word Usage accomplished (1),
complete (1), completion (1), erect (1), finish (1), finished (1), perfect (1 ...
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1274. dianuo -- to accomplish fully
... accomplish fully. Word Origin from dia and anuo (to effect) Definition to
accomplish fully NASB Word Usage finished (1). finish. From ...
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5055. teleo -- to bring to an end, complete, fulfill
... Definition to bring to an end, complete, fulfill NASB Word Usage accomplished (3),
carried (1), carry (1), completed (3), finish (1), finished (11), fulfilled ...
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4931. sunteleo -- to complete, accomplish
... Word Origin from sun and teleo Definition to complete, accomplish NASB Word Usage
effect (1), ended (1), finished (1), fulfilled (1), over (1), thoroughly (1). ...
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3615. kalah -- to be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished ...
... kalah. 3616 . to be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent.
Transliteration: kalah Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-law') Short Definition: finished. ...
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8552. tamam -- to be complete or finished
... 8551, 8552. tamam. 8553 . to be complete or finished. Transliteration: tamam
Phonetic Spelling: (taw-mam') Short Definition: finished. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3635. kelal -- to complete
... 3634, 3635. kelal. 3636 . to complete. Transliteration: kelal Phonetic
Spelling: (kel-al') Short Definition: finished. Word Origin ...
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4390. male -- to be full, to fill
... covered (1), dedicate (1), drenched (1), drew (1), ended (1), endowed (1), expired
(1), fill (38), filled (78), filling (5), fills (1), finished (1), fulfill (6 ...
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7999a. shalem -- to be complete or sound
... root Definition to be complete or sound NASB Word Usage completed (1), finished
(3), fulfill (1), fully repay (1), make (2), make an end (2), make it good (2 ...
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It is Finished
... It is Finished. VMC 1 Corinthians 6:11. He found me the lost and the wandering,.
The sinful, the sad, and the lone; He said, "I have bought thee, beloved,. ...
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The Finished Life
... LXV THE FINISHED LIFE. John xix.30. ... The last word of Jesus as he gives up his spirit
is: "It is finished." But was it what could be called a finished life? ...
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"It is Finished"
... The DESIRE of AGES Chapter 79 "It is Finished". ... To the angels and the unfallen
worlds the cry, "It is finished," had a deep significance. ...
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How Jesus Finished his Words.
... Book XIV. 14. How Jesus Finished His Words. "And it came to pass when Jesus
had finished these words." [6143] He who gives a detailed ...
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Christ's Finished and Unfinished Work
... CHRIST'S FINISHED AND UNFINISHED WORK. 'Jesus ... said, It is finished.'"
John 19:30. 'He said unto me, It is done.'"Revelation 21:6. ...
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When Archelaus had Finished this Speech, the Crowds of People ...
... 51 When Archelaus had finished this speech, the crowds of people marvelled
at the truth of? When Archelaus had finished this speech ...
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M. Bulfinch. "It is Finished. "
... III. JESUS CHRIST. 136. 7s. M. Bulfinch. "It Is Finished.". 1 It is finished! ... Words
of high, triumphant might, Ere thy spirit takes its flight. It is finished! ...
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And when Jesus Finished all These Sayings, He Said unto his ...
... The Text of the Diatessaron. Section XLIV. And when Jesus finished all
these sayings, he said unto his disciples? [1, 2] [3017 ...
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And when Jesus Finished These Sayings, the Multitudes were ...
... The Text of the Diatessaron. Section XI. And when Jesus finished these
sayings, the multitudes were astonished? [1] [Arabic, p ...
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And, when Moses had Finished his Course, it was Said to Him by God ...
... THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING Chapter 29 And, when Moses
had finished his course, it was said to him by God? And ...
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