Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21
The Benefactor (Giver)
“He made” – God gives
Eph 2:1 – “dead in sin” can’t act
Why did Jesus die?
So we could be forgiven & reconciled to God
Acts 2:23-24 – God’s plan
Lev 17:11 & Heb 9:22 – blood sacrifice necessary for forgiveness
Heb 9:12-14 – Jesus was ultimate sacrifice
Rom 5:8 , 5:10 – reconciled to God
Eph 2:4-5 – loving God reaches out to lost sinners
The Substitute
“He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf”
1 Kings 8:46; Rom 3:23 – everyone of us are sinners
Gal 4:4-5 – God sent His Son
Matt 1:18 – God is father “no sin nature”
John 1:29, 1 Pet 1:19 – sinless
Acts 3:14; 1 Jn 3:5 – Disciples
Mat 4; Lu 4; Mark 1 – Tempted
Heb 4:15 – yet without sin
Mat 3:17, 17:5 – God the Father
Is 53:4-6 – He carried our sin
Mat 27 – weight of our sin
The Beneficiaries (Receivers)
Believers receive the benefits
“on our behalf”
Gal 3:13 – Jesus cursed for us
Jn 3:16 – whoever believes
The Benefit
Forgiveness & Righteousness
Imputed = counted
Eph 2:8-9 – Gift from God
Ps 32:1 – sin is covered
Only through faith
Take Aways
Have you accepted this gift of forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life?
Do you see yourself as God sees you – forgiven & free?
Do others see you as a new creation and want to know why?