What the Bible says about Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
(From Forerunner Commentary)
Because God accepts the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (and our faith in that sacrifice and our repentance), His anger against us is dissipated. He thus allows us to have access to Him.
John W. Ritenbaugh
Unity (Part 6): Ephesians 4 (C)Related Topics: Access to God | Christ's Sacrifice | Faith in Christ's Sacrifice | Repentance | Sacrifice of Christ | Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Here, the apostle Paul, a very learned Pharisee, tells us that, although Old Testament offerings could not actually forgive sin (verses 9, 12), they—along with the Temple and the Levitical priesthood—symbolized important heavenly things (verses 9, 23-24), including the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
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Quality Holy Day OfferingsRelated Topics: Jesus Christ's Sacrifice | Levitical Priesthood | Offerings, Quality | Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
God's purpose was to remove the Levitical sacrifices ("the first") and replace them with the sacrifice of Jesus Christ ("the second"). In terms of power and value, this sacrifice is of such magnitude that, once made, it is sufficient to cover all sins. It does not have to be made repeatedly.
John W. Ritenbaugh
The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Six): The Sin Offering