Daily Word: Did Jesus’ Sacrifice Cover Past, Present, and Future Sins?
Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross covers all sins—past, present, and future. The Bible teaches that His death and resurrection provided the ultimate atonement for humanity’s sins, fulfilling God’s plan for salvation. Here’s how this is explained in Scripture: The Bible teaches that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29 KJV). His sacrifice was once and for all, providing salvation for all who believe, no matter when they lived.
Covering Past Sins
Before Jesus, people relied on animal sacrifices and the Law of Moses to temporarily atone for sins. However, these were not sufficient to permanently remove sin. Hebrews 10:4 KJV says, “For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.” Jesus’ sacrifice was the ultimate fulfillment of the Law and the prophets, covering the sins of those who lived in faith before His coming.
Example: The faith of Old Testament believers like Abraham was credited as righteousness (Genesis 15:6) KJV. Romans 3:25 KJV explains that God was “forbearing” with past sins, knowing Jesus’ sacrifice would make permanent atonement:
“Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.” Covering Present and Future Sins
Jesus’ sacrifice is once for all time. Hebrews 10:10 KJV declares, “By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” This means that His sacrifice is sufficient to cover every sin for those who believe in Him, both now and in the future. If you committed a sin when you were 19 and lived in Chicago and now you are 45 and live in Atlanta, you can repent that sin and ask for forgiveness. Time, and distance are no barriers to the forgiveness of sin by Jesus Christ nor his powers.
Key Scripture: 1 John 2:2 KJV says, “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”
How Does This Work for Us Today?
While Jesus’ sacrifice covers all sins, each person must respond in faith to receive this forgiveness. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV), and we are called to repent and follow Him (Acts 3:19 KJV). Forgiveness remains available for those who confess and seek Him (1 John 1:9 KJV). “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation
Ephesians 2:8 KJV “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”
Reflection or Journal Question: How does understanding the completeness of Jesus’ sacrifice encourage you to live in faith and gratitude?
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CALL TO SALVATION
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Romans 10:9-10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation
John 3:5-6 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.
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