CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Christ Accomplished On The Cross - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon explains that Christ's death on the cross canceled the 'certificate of debt' representing all human sin, which is treated as a massive debt owed to God. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus paid this debt not just with physical death, but by experiencing the separation from the Father—what is equated with hell—for three hours. This suffering demonstrated the gravity of sin and the absolute necessity of Christ's sacrifice for believers to be set free.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What happened on the cross?The speaker introduces the concept of what Jesus accomplished through His death, specifically referencing Colossians 2.Colossians 2:14
Sin as a debt to GodEvery sin committed is like a financial debt owed to God, much like the Old Testament sacrificial system required payment through animals.
Jesus canceled our entire debtOn the cross, Jesus took the certificate of our massive accumulated debt and nailed it to the cross, effectively wiping it away.
The cost was a life, not just moneyJesus achieved this freedom by shedding His own blood and giving up His life, which necessitates that He be God.
The result of knowing the cost is a hatred for sinRealizing that our sins drove the nails into Jesus and caused Him to experience hell leads to a deep desire to never sin again.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: What Christ Accomplished On The Cross - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://www.cfcindia.com/sermon/what-christ-accomplished-on-the-cross
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon explains that Christ's death on the cross canceled the 'certificate of debt' representing all human sin, which is treated as a massive debt owed to God. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus paid this debt not just with physical death, but by experiencing the separation from the Father—what is equated with hell—for three hours. This suffering demonstrated the gravity of sin and the absolute necessity of Christ's sacrifice for believers to be set free.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What happened on the cross?The speaker introduces the concept of what Jesus accomplished through His death, specifically referencing Colossians 2.Colossians 2:14
Sin as a debt to GodEvery sin committed is like a financial debt owed to God, much like the Old Testament sacrificial system required payment through animals.
Jesus canceled our entire debtOn the cross, Jesus took the certificate of our massive accumulated debt and nailed it to the cross, effectively wiping it away.
The cost was a life, not just moneyJesus achieved this freedom by shedding His own blood and giving up His life, which necessitates that He be God.
The result of knowing the cost is a hatred for sinRealizing that our sins drove the nails into Jesus and caused Him to experience hell leads to a deep desire to never sin again.
