Raised For Our Justification
Good morning Immanuel. At the cross, Jesus shared in our condemnation so that by his resurrection, we might share in his vindication.
"Jesus our Lord...who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. (Romans 4:25)"
At the cross, Jesus took our place, bearing the judgment of God that our sin justly deserves. He was "delivered up,” not for any sins of his own, but for our trespasses. Indeed, he was the sinless Savior, yet he died as if he were guilty. The cross was truly a declaration of condemnation—our condemnation. He was condemned in our stead.
But just as the cross was a declaration of condemnation, the resurrection was a declaration of vindication—both Jesus' and ours! At the resurrection, our sinless Savior was vindicated as the Righteous One. Through the resurrection, God declares that the sacrifice of His Son was fully accepted and that His Son is indeed righteous. Astonishingly, because of the resurrection, God pronounces the same righteous verdict for sinners who trust in Jesus! He was raised for our justification!
At the cross, Jesus shared in our condemnation so that by his resurrection, we might share in his vindication. And soon enough, we will share in His glorification. Praise be to the risen Christ!
Praising Him, thank you Tony 🙏🏼