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NASB | 2 Corinthians 5:21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness]. |
Bible Question:
Pastor Glenn, Thanks for your insights. You bring up another question... You said "Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins." My question: "Why is it necessary to spill blood for our sins to be erased?" In other words, why did God establish sacrifice, especially this sacrifice, as the means to salvation? I'll try to ask my other questions in separate postings. Peace, Parable |
Bible Answer: Hi Parable, I pray that you won't take offense at my posting a response to the question that you posed to Pastor Glenn; you've asked a good question! The Bible says, "...the wages of sin is death..." In other words, our God, who is Holy and therefore hates sin, requires that it be paid for by the shedding of blood, or the taking of life (i.e., death). Specifically, Lev 17:11 states: 'For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.' The blood of animals could no longer make atonement for the sin of man. So, God chose the perfect, sinless Lamb of God (Jesus) to make atonement for the sins of all mankind. Hope this helps! Blessings! prazn |