Jesus' redemption on the cross is possible because He didn't fall short of the goal which is the righteousness of God. The true victory on the cross is not that Jesus forgave us of all of our trespasses, but instead took upon Himself our sin nature so that we may live righteously in Him.
If you think about it, this is the way Adam began. When Adam was created, he was without a sin nature. It was through choices he made that led him to sin against God. In our time, we are born with a sin nature, but are offered a righteous nature in Chirst so that unlike the penalty of death, we are offered eternal life.
Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, Your sacrifice on the cross is greater than what we realize. It is not a matter of wiping our slate clean, but it is a matter of making a new man and a new creation under You and Your person. It means life without ending for those who take the way of life offered to them. Let us spread the Good News in Your Holy Name Amen.
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