2 Corinthians 9:15 -Now thanks be to God for His Gift, [precious] beyond telling [His indescribable, inexpressible, free Gift]!
At this time of year, we are all thinking of gift giving. It makes me think of the greatest gift ever given. This morning while reading Galatians, this verse stood out to me. If the Bible gives a reason why Jesus came into this world, that is the true reason. Most of what I use in this is the Amplified Bible.
Galatians 1:4 – Who gave (yielded) Himself up [to atone] for our sins [and to save and sanctify us], in order to rescue and deliver us from this present wicked age and world order, in accordance with the will and purpose and plan of our God and Father.
He gave Himself up to atone for our sins, to save and sanctify us, to rescue and deliver us from the present wicked age. He did this because it was the plan and purpose of God.
John 10:10 – The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
Here it is again, He came to deliver us from the present evil age which is in control of the powers of darkness, that we don’t have to live in his stealing, killing and destroying but rather live in life, to have and enjoy life and have it in abundance, to the full till it overflows.
1 John 3:8 – The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen, and dissolve) the works the devil [has done].
Here it is a third time, Jesus came to undo what the devil had done, to destroy, loosen and dissolve the works that came in with sin – in order that we might live a new life.
1 John 3:5 – You know that He appeared in visible form and became Man to take away [upon Himself] sins, and in Him there is no sin [essentially and forever].
He appeared in visible form and became Man to take away all of our sins! If He took them away, they are gone! How amazing is this!
John 3:17 – For God did not send the Son into the world in order to judge (to reject, to condemn, to pass sentence on) the world, but that the world might find salvation and be made safe and sound through Him.
Luke 19:10 – For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
He appeared to take away our sins. He didn’t come to judge or condemn us but we might find salvation and wholeness through Him. He came to seek and to save us who were lost that we might all live in His way of life rather than the devil’s. Whatever it takes for this to happen is provided in our redemption.