Maybe that's all demons ever are. People like us, doing things without even knowing what we're doing.
Orson Scott CardRead
By raising Christ from death, God as the supreme Judge set his seal to the absolute perfection and completeness of his atoning work. The resurrection is a public announcement to the world that the penalty of death has been borne by Christ to its bitter end and that in consequence the dominion of guilt has been broken, the curse annihilated forever more.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The resurrection of Christ signifies the completion of his atoning work, breaking the power of guilt and death.
Geerhardus Vos emphasizes that the resurrection of Christ is a pivotal event that serves as a divine affirmation of the sufficiency and finality of Christ's sacrifice. It not only validates his atoning work but also signals a transformative shift in humanity’s relationship with guilt and death, proclaiming that the curse has been defeated and believers are no longer bound by its effects.
Themes
ResurrectionAtonementGuiltDeathVictoryChrist
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to highlight the significance of Christ's resurrection during Easter.
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