The Called
The called of Christ, to whom this letter is written, have received grace and salvation through Him. By submitting to His call, we are saved from the wrath to come. The Gospel of Jesus, when believed and obeyed, offers the solution to the problem of social injustice.
Transforming Power
When we look at the life of Paul and his passion to spread the gospel of Christ, we see a significant change of heart. He was willing to give everything for the sake of furthering its message. It is that same power—the power of the Gospel—that transforms the hearts of all who believe.
His Stripes
We are told in various text that Pilot is unable to do what is just and please the Jews at the same time is responsible for the scourging of Jesus. We also are held responsible as our sins require that the wrath of God be satisfied and we know that is by Christ’s stripe we are healed.
The Great Exchange
On the cross Jesus experiences the “excruciating” pain of judgement. There He was punished for the sin of mankind and made righteousness available.
Here we see the physical impact of the death of Christ upon the earth. We also learn that His death has opened the way to the spiritual realm and becomes the way to God to those who believe.
Evidence
The Burial of Christ is evidence that He did indeed die. No obstacle could keep Him from rising again and no amount of suffering could keep the disciples from testifying of it. The gospel continues to be preached unto this day.
The Christin faith is based on belief in the resurrection of Christ and is a fundamental necessity to salvation. Our responsibility to our faith is to “go and tell.” Joy will be the byproduct of faith and obedience.
The Governor and the King
Pilot reveals his character in his willingness to torture Christ knowing that He was innocent. The Jews being blind, chose the thief rather than Jesus. We now have opportunity to chose the sinless Son of God who was given for the sin of mankind.
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