Thematic Bible: Star
Thematic Bible
Christ » Star » Substitution of, for sinners
For Christ suffered once for people's sins [to be forgiven]. [It was the case of] a righteous Man suffering for unrighteous people, so that He could bring you [or, "us"] to God [for salvation]. [Though] He [i.e., Jesus] was put to death physically, He was brought back to life by the Holy Spirit [Note: Some translations say "in spirit"].
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Christ bought us back from the curse [caused by our not obeying all the requirements] of the law of Moses; He became a curse for us [by dying on the cross], for it is written [Deut. 21:23], "Every one who hangs on a tree [i.e., a cross] is cursed [i.e., cut off from God]."
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But we do see Jesus, who was made a little bit lower than the angels [i.e., by suffering death as a human being], and was crowned with splendor and honor because He suffered death. It was by God's unearned favor that He would experience death for every person.
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God considered Christ to be sinful on our behalf, even though He never sinned, so that we could be considered right with God through Him.
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so Christ also, who was once [for all] offered [as a sacrifice] to take away the sins of many people, will come back a second time, not to take away sin, [but] to provide salvation to those who are waiting for Him.
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Jesus took upon Himself our sins [when] His body was placed upon the cross so that we, [through] dying to [i.e., giving up] the sinful life, would live for righteousness. You were healed [from your sins] by His being brutally treated.
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Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
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And we have the message of the prophets [confirmed to us] as more certain [than ever]. So, you will do well to pay careful attention to it, as [you would] to a lamp in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts [Note: This probably refers to the beginning of the Gospel age, when people would become enlightened to its message].
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at this point]. [His authority will be] like that which I have received from my Father.
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Jesus Christ » Names of » Star
Related Topics
- Accepting Christ
- Angels Going At God's Bidding
- Atonement
- Atonement, By Christ Alone
- Atonement, in NT
- Christ's Wounds
- Christ, Names For
- Dawn
- Gospel, Historical Foundation Of
- Gospel, Promises Of
- Guilt, Removal Of
- Jesus Healing
- Light, Spiritual