Jesus Part 2

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The Record Book of Sins

   There are books containing every sin we’ve ever committed. There are some things in this book that we will not be proud of. There is a problem, God who loves me, is Holy and can’t be around sin at all. Our sin separates us from having a relationship with God. God hates sin. God solved this problem by sending His Son Jesus into the world.

The Bible says, “All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on Him (Jesus) the sins of us all.”

All of our sins, which God hates, have been placed on Jesus who took the punishment for our sins on the cross. When we put our faith in Jesus, are sins are forgiven and paid for. Then God writes our names in the “Book of Life” and we can have a relationship with Him. And best of all, He offers heaven - eternal life- to you and me as a free gift.

Tetelestai

    When Jesus was on the cross, just before He died, He said, “It is finished.” The Greek word that was used in Jesus’s time is “Tetelestai,” which means “paid infull” or “the debt is canceled.”

Archaeologists from Alexandria, Egypt discovered bills from different merchants. The bills listed what was owed for each item. Across the paper bills, in bold letters, was written “Tetelestai,” which means “paid in full.” This was a common way to show that someone’s debt was paid. They did not owe anything more for the items they purchased.

When Jesus said, “Tetelestai” which translates “It is finished,” He was saying the penalty for your sins is completely paid. The debt for your sin has been paid in full. Just like an ancient bill with PAID IN FULL written on it. At one point you had a debt, but the moment you put your faith in Jesus, that debt can be considered…. paid infull. Thank you, Jesus!

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