“And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.” Hebrews 9:27
March 17, 2025
Reenactments of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ can be dangerous. Those who watch this in a variety of movies may become anesthetized to the gravity of what happened in Christ’s death. According to the writer of Hebrews, Jesus Christ appeared on earth as my sin-bearer (Heb. 9:25-26). He will appear again to save those who eagerly await His return (Heb. 9:27-28). This life for each one of us brings with it a certain number of opportunities to look in faith to Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Death ends our opportunities to alter our circumstances. Are you choosing to live in opposition to the offer of eternal life? There will be no second chance to believe after death. There is no such thing as reincarnation. The final judgment will take place when Christ comes again. Rituals will not save us. Redefining sin does not put away sin. Hell does not put away sin. Self-denial does not put away sin. There is no sacrament that will put away sin. Only the once-for-all blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross is sufficient to guarantee our eager anticipation of His return.
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“Christ’s death met to the full the demands of God’s justice, and because of this God freely and fully forgives those who trust in Christ.” H.M. Carson