Luke 24:46

The Scriptures Opened

44 Then He said to them, ^a“These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.”

45 And ^aHe opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

46 Then He said to them, ^a“Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,

47 and that repentance and ^aremission of sins should be preached in His name ^bto all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

48 And ^ayou are witnesses of these things.

49 ^aBehold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city¹ of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”

The Ascension

50 And He led them out ^aas far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

51 ^aNow it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven.

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What Does Luke 24:46 Mean?

By the Father's plan, Christ's sacrifice renders Him propitious toward all men, both converted and unconverted. The penalty that would prevent receiving salvation has been paid for all sinners. Yet a person must repent, accept Jesus Christ as personal Savior, and be baptized to receive the benefit of His propitiatory sacrifice.

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It is by the Father's plan (Romans 8:3-4) that Christ's sacrifice has rendered Him propitious toward all men, converted and unconverted (I John 2:2). We can thank God that the penalty that would prevent us from receiving salvation has now been paid for all sinners. However, a person must repent, accept Jesus Christ as his or her personal Savior, and be baptized in order to receive the benefit of His propitiatory sacrifice (Acts 2:38; Luke 13:3).

Martin G. Collins
What Is Propitiation? (Part One)

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