Lesson 2059

(Lesson 2059)(07-23-17) 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”


    Today’s lesson demonstrates how Jesus died the spiritual death for all who will believe in Him rendering it unnecessary that those of us whom are saved should die that spiritual death. It also explains how after a person is reborn in spirit, that one should be renewed in the flesh to do the will of God more perfectly.

    Jesus, having committed no sin, died as a perfect sacrifice for those of us who were bound to the spiritual death because of our inherent sin. When Jesus was resurrected, He brought from the grave the sin free souls of all who will place their trust in Him.

Praise God that His amazing grace and mercy is sufficient for all. ~