Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us – for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Galatians 3:13 NASB Hangs on a tree – Paul’s statement about Yeshua’s redemption requires a bit of analysis. It is more complicated than it appears. First, we…
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 NASB Through His blood – When did we receive redemption through the blood of Yeshua? There are several perfectly correct answers. The first answer is entirely personal. You were redeemed at the personal…
Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them. Psalm 139:16 NASB Ordained for me – This verse is often used as a proof text for the idea that God has foreordained the days…
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 1:1 NASB Promise of life – Paul’s second letter opening makes some changes. They are worth noting. First we see that Paul is still an apostle but now this is by the will…
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day, according to the Scriptures, . . . 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB For our sins – Just suppose for…
Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, ‘Sacrifice and offering Thou hast not desired, but a body Thou hast prepared for Me;’” Hebrews 10:5 NASB World – So now we know that the word “body” is substituted for “ear” by this author. Why? Guthrie provides the following explanation: “the author appropriates the psalm…
“So I will establish my covenant with you, and you will know that I am the Lord. Then, when I make atonement for you for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and never again open your mouth because of your humiliation, declares the Sovereign Lord.” Ezekiel 16:62-63 NIV Then – When did…
He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Colossians 2:15 ESV Triumphing over – In the past few days, and over the last month or so, we have explored the meaning of the cross from a Hebrew perspective. Despite the popular claim that “Jesus” died…
Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried. Isaiah 53:4 NASB Griefs – Once more into the battle, my friends. Unfortunately, this one will have to be complicated. We are dealing with translation differences, midrash and motivation. It will be a bit technical. But I promise, in the end, it will be…
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 Peter 2:24 ESV Tree – Despite our examination of Peter’s motivation, that is, endurance in suffering, the claim that Yeshua died on the cross for the…
