What Is the Mercy Seat? And Why Is It Important?
The Mercy Seat was the cover of the ark and the place where the blood of the atoning sacrifice was sprinkled. Jesus is our Mercy Seat.
Atonement by Christ
Christ Became Sin for Us
A great exchange took place when I came to faith. Christ became sin for me. And in return, I received his righteousness.
Jesus: Our Savior – Doctrine 204
What humanity could not do for ourselves, God did by sending Jesus, his Son, to be our savior. He gave up his life on the cross for my sin.
The Curtain Was Torn in Two – Matthew 27:50-51
At Jesus’ death, God tore the curtain that separated humanity from himself. Atonement for sin had been accomplished, offering us new life.
It Is Finished – John 19:30
Jesus’ last words on the cross were, “it is finished.” His task on earth was complete. His sacrifice of atonement for sin had been made.
Reconciling All Things on Earth and in Heaven – Col. 1:19-20
Through the blood of Christ, shed on the cross, God is working to reconcile to himself all things. Both on the earth and in heaven
Hebrews: Jesus Is Fully Human in Every Way (2:14-18)
Jesus became fully human in every way, allowing him to defeat death and to become our perfect high priest, offering himself as our atonement.
By His Wounds We Are Healed – Isaiah 53:5-6
Take time today to read this song, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, and meditate on its words. Remember it is by Jesus’ wounds that we are healed.
God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception
And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.
The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ
The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus’ atonement for us is essential for our salvation.
God Wants All To Be Saved – 1 Timothy 2:3-6
God wants all people to be saved. And Christ’s atoning sacrifice was for all people. But he will not force salvation on anyone. Only those who repent and believe will be saved and escape his judgement. Pray for the lost that they might respond to God’s grace and be saved.
Arminianism: Atonement for All
The atoning sacrifice of Jesus was made for the sins of the whole world. But that atonement is only effective to those who believe.
