It is Finished

John 19:30, Luke 23:46

30 When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” …

46 Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Having said this, he breathed his last.

The Greek word used for our English word “finished” is a word that indicates a debt has been paid, an obligation has been fulfilled, or accomplished.  

At that point, then, Christ’s mission on earth was fulfilled; the atonement for the sins of humankind was accomplished.

Though Jesus' body suffered great injury, His physical death was entirely an act of His own will.  Christ commended or gave up His spirit to God the Father—it  was not taken from Him by human hands.

Through the cross, God’s plan of redemption for all of humanity was fulfilled.

Because of Christ’s sacrifice, all of humanity now has a pathway to salvation and eternal life.

All we have to do is believe.

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)