Why did Jesus say it is finished?

Hebrews 9:12, 26
So by saying “it is finished” Jesus was signaling to the Jewish world that there was no more need for sacrifices or temples because that his work brought ultimate fulfillment to what their sacrificial system foreshadowed.
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What does the finished work of the cross mean?

The Finished Work is a doctrine that locates sanctification at the time of conversion, afterward the converted Christian progressively grows in grace.
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What was the last thing Jesus said on the cross?

Matthew 27:46

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (As translated in the New King's James Version, NKJV.)
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Did Jesus say it is finished?

Just before he breathed his last breath, Jesus uttered the phrase “it is finished.” Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.
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What is the 7 Last word of God?

To the “good thief”: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” To Mary, his mother: “Woman, behold your son”... and to John: “Behold your mother.” To God, his Father: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” To all: “I thirst.”
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What are the benefits of the cross of Jesus?

It is the cross that can fix your past, your present and your future. The cross of Jesus remains forever the place where the power over sicknesses and diseases can be secured. Everything Jesus died for belongs to you now. The cross of Jesus is more than a sign; it is the proof of your redemption and adoption.
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What is the meaning of propitiation in the Bible?

Propitiation is the act of appeasing or making well-disposed a deity, thus incurring divine favor or avoiding divine retribution. While some use the term interchangeably with expiation, others draw a sharp distinction between the two. The discussion here encompasses usage only in Judaism and in the Christian tradition.
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What are the works of Jesus?

Jesus' work includes mediating creation and new creation. He inaugurates God's rule. He welcomes the poor and vulnerable into the kingdom. He forgives, delivers from sin, and conquers evil, Satan, and death.
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What was Jesus's full name?

Due to the numerous translations, the Bible has undergone, "Jesus" is the modern term for the Son of God. His original Hebrew name is Yeshua, which is short for yehōshu'a.
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Who is the Holy Spirit?

For the majority of Christian denominations, the Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and is Almighty God. As such he is personal and also fully God, co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and Son of God.
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What did Jesus do for a living?

Throughout the New Testament, there are trace references of Jesus working as a carpenter while a young adult. It is believed that he began his ministry at age 30 when he was baptized by John the Baptist, who upon seeing Jesus, declared him the Son of God.
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What is propitiation and why was it necessary?

So, in summary, the biblical concept of propitiation relates to God's righteousness being completely satisfied by the death of Christ at Calvary, thereby enabling Him righteously to save sinners who place their faith in Christ.
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Are angels God's children?

Angels: All of the earliest sources interpret the "sons of God" as angels.
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What is another word for propitiation?

Some common synonyms of propitiate are appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, and placate. While all these words mean "to ease the anger or disturbance of," propitiate implies averting anger or malevolence especially of a superior being.
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How does Jesus death save us?

Most living sacrifices were to be perfect animals without blemish. In the New Testament, Jesus, God's Son, came to earth to reunite us with God through the ultimate sacrifice: his own life. We could never a life worthy of God on our own. So Jesus lived a life without sin on our behalf.
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What did Jesus say on the cross just before he died?

1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. This first saying of Jesus on the cross is traditionally called "The Word of Forgiveness".
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Where is the original cross of Jesus?

Archaeologists working at the site of an ancient church in Turkey believe they may have found a relic of the cross of Jesus. The relic was discovered inside a stone chest, unearthed from the ruins of Balatlar Church, a seventh-century building in Sinop, Turkey, situated on the shores of the Black Sea.
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Who is the son of Jesus?

Jacobovici and Pellegrino argue that Aramaic inscriptions reading "Judah, son of Jesus", "Jesus, son of Joseph", and "Mariamne", a name they associate with Mary Magdalene, together preserve the record of a family group consisting of Jesus, his wife Mary Magdalene and son Judah.
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Who is God's wife?

God had a wife, Asherah, whom the Book of Kings suggests was worshiped alongside Yahweh in his temple in Israel, according to an Oxford scholar. God had a wife, Asherah, whom the Book of Kings suggests was worshipped alongside Yahweh in his temple in Israel, according to an Oxford scholar.
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Who are the seven fallen angels?

The fallen angels are named after entities from both Christian and Pagan mythology, such as Moloch, Chemosh, Dagon, Belial, Beelzebub and Satan himself. Following the canonical Christian narrative, Satan convinces other angels to live free from the laws of God, thereupon they are cast out of heaven.
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What is an example of propitiation?

It's more than an apology—propitiation typically involves doing something to earn forgiveness or redemption. For example, in propitiation for breaking a neighbor's window, a child might offer to mow the neighbor's lawn for three months.
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How did Jesus atone for our sins?

Christ Suffered and Died to Atone for Our Sins

The Savior atoned for our sins by suffering in Gethsemane and by giving His life on the cross. It is impossible for us to fully understand how He suffered for all of our sins.
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What does forbearance in the Bible mean?

Galatians 5:22-23) Forbearance can also be known as patience. Patience really comes into play when dealing with children. Sometimes it looks like baby cousins in the family and sometimes it can be babysitting little tots.
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Did Jesus have a wife?

"Christian tradition has long held that Jesus was not married, even though no reliable historical evidence exists to support that claim," King said in a press release.
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What foods did Jesus Eat?

Based on the Bible and historical records, Jesus most likely ate a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet, which includes foods like kale, pine nuts, dates, olive oil, lentils and soups. They also baked fish. AJ Jacobs and Dr. Colbert have both teamed up with The Dr.
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