The crucifixion of Jesus
is the death of the Son of God
on the cross outside Jerusalem.
He was wounded for our transgressions.
He was crushed for our iniquities.
It is finished.
The crucifixion of Jesus is the central event of the gospel. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was delivered by Pontius Pilate, mocked as King of the Jews, and crucified outside Jerusalem. On the cross He bore the sins of many. The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53 was fulfilled. His blood is the blood of the Lamb that takes away sin. The atonement was accomplished there. He cried, “It is finished,” and gave up His spirit.
- The crucifixion is not only a historical death. It is the means by which God reconciles the world to Himself.
- Jesus is both the priest and the sacrifice. He is the Mediator who offered Himself once for all.
- The cross is the place where justice and mercy meet. Sin is judged. Sinners are forgiven.
- The crucifixion leads to the resurrection. Death did not hold Him.
Without the cross there is no gospel. The church proclaims Christ crucified.
He was wounded for our transgressions.
He was crushed for our iniquities.
It is finished.
Christ died for our sins.
- The crucifixion is recorded in all four Gospels.
- Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate outside Jerusalem.
- The title on the cross called Him King of the Jews.
- Isaiah 53 describes the Suffering Servant who was pierced for our transgressions.
- Jesus declared the work finished before He died.
- The cross is the heart of the gospel message.
- The Place – Outside Jerusalem, at Golgotha.
- The Charge – King of the Jews.
- The Sacrifice – He bore our sins in His body on the tree.
- The Cry – “It is finished.”
- The Fulfillment – The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53.
- The Result – Atonement, forgiveness, and the way opened into God’s presence.
- Matthew 27:35 – “And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots.”
- Mark 15:25-26 – “And it was the third hour when they crucified him. And the inscription of the charge against him read, ‘The King of the Jews.’”
- John 19:30 – “When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
- Isaiah 53:5 – “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
- 1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 – “But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles.”
- Romans 5:8 – “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities.
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree.
The crucifixion of Jesus is the death of the Son of God for sinners. It is finished. Christ died for our sins.
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