When Good Friday comes, we are constantly confronted with, “How can the death of the one, Jesus Christ, be redemption for all?”
That question, especially from a non-believer’s point of view, is usually followed by another question, “Why the crucifixion of Jesus Christ more than 2000 years ago has relevance and an important impact on our lives today?”
That’s one question I published on my From Worry to Glory blog many years ago.
I’m not looking for a long, highly theological, historical, Hebrew and Greek word study answer to those questions.
Following the simplicity and humility of God in Jesus Christ, I’m looking for simple, practical answers.
Here are seven short Good Friday reflections on how the death of Jesus Christ is redemption for us all that my friends shared.
1. Our sins separate us from God by Terrence
God is Holy, and hence everything he created is good. Anything that is not good cannot exist in His creation. Our sins separate us from God.
Jesus came as the sacrificial lamb to cover our sins. But more than that, he showed us the way to the Father, in that by His Grace, he empowers us to once again have complete faith in Him by dying to ourselves, losing our belief that we can make superior choices, and being reborn in Christ Jesus, restoring complete trust in His goodness and allow His laws and commandments to be the guide for all our options.
This crucifixion continues to be relevant now since the sin of unbelief still plagues us. We must, hence, follow in the footsteps of Jesus, die to ourselves, and be reborn into a new life of complete faith in the goodness of God.
2. The relevance of the crucifixion by Jones
The relevance of the crucifixion was that He was made flesh, a human flesh that can feel the pain of crucifixion just like an ordinary man. During the Roman Empire, a penalty of death by crucifixion was just a standard duty of the centurion.
But what was important was the resurrection, which assured salvation and gave meaning to life, a life worth living because He lives.
3. A Blessed Resurrection by Felix
A blessed Resurrection! Every year, we commemorate the triumph of life and the precious sacrifice of Christ, which ultimately proves that through Christ’s life, we have received the most excellent assurance in life.
In all human life and every generation, death is the ultimate question that has not been answered.
Thank God for the coming and manifestation of Jesus Christ in human form. We now have an advocate to the Creator God through Him.
Jesus Christ came in human flesh and lived amongst us to understand our ordeal and reassure us that while we may experience death, which is the last enemy to conquer, we have a great assurance that we will have eternal life (John 3:16).
Jesus Christ’s death, “all who believe in Him” have already received the gift of life and the assurance of Glory.
As the songwriter Bill Gaither says,” Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; because He lives, all fear is gone; because I know He holds the future, and life is worth living just because He lives.”
4. The relevance of the crucifixion of Jesus by Melvin
The significance of Jesus’s crucifixion is understandable if it is connected to His resurrection. Both the crucifixion and resurrection events confront some fundamental issues in life, like fear of life or death.
It is in these realities that resurrection gives us meaning and hope. In the crucifixion of Jesus, we see that suffering still has a purpose and meaning.
But its relevance makes sense if one has personal faith in God. These are just some of the existential issues that the historical event of the crucifixion can confront in our lives.
5. Once Is Enough by Robert
Excellent question; and the answer is that sometimes, once is enough. Only once will there be someone who is the first to step onto the moon’s surface.
Only once did my wife and I need to stand up and commit our lives to each other.
Only once were our children born into this world and our families.
Only once did a person have to finally combine the laws of physics and flight to lift an airplane off the earth, allowing others to gain the benefit universally.
After much experimentation, Thomas Edison found a suitable filament, but he ignited the incandescent bulb only once, which allowed him to light the whole world.
Christ was the only begotten Son of God, who was born once, lived once, taught once, died once, and was resurrected once to bring us to God.
The Bible is clear that “once” is enough “for all who believe.” 1 Peter 3:18 says, “Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned but died for sinners to bring you safely home to God.”
6. Recognising my sinfulness and my need for a Saviour by Jonan
Recognising my sinfulness and that I cannot do anything of my will and effort to cleanse myself from all unrighteousness makes Jesus Christ relevant and vital.
My spirit was like an old, rusty, squeaky wheel needing repair and replacement.
And through the cleansing blood of Jesus, I am now redeemed, renewed, and truly living.
Acknowledging my need for a Saviour, I found the answer to the question.
7. He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need by Dottie Rambo
The lyrics of “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need,” a song Dottie Rambo wrote in 1967 and her most famous song, express my sentiments so well that I’m always touched listening and singing this song.
Amazing grace shall always be my song of praise,
For it was grace that brought my liberty;
I do not know just why He came to love me so,
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
Chorus
I shall forever lift mine eyes to Calvary,
To view the cross where Jesus died for me,
How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul;
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
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