Reconciliation of the world to God
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· 21 viewsOn account of sin, people are alienated from God and cut off from fellowship with him. Through Jesus Christ, God reconciles the world to himself, breaking down the barriers of hostility and estrangement.
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I. A broken relationship through sin brings alienation from God
I. A broken relationship through sin brings alienation from God
2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, And your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
1. See also Ge 3:23–24 the expulsion from Eden; Ge 4:13–14 Cain’s alienation from God; Is 48:22; Is 64:7; Je 33:5; Lk 18:13 the tax collector’s prayer for mercy; Ro 5:10; Ro 8:7; Eph 2:1–3; Eph 2:12; Eph 4:18; Col 1:21; Jas 4:4
II. God takes the initiative in bringing about reconciliation
II. God takes the initiative in bringing about reconciliation
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 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.
1. See also Ro 5:6–8; Ga 4:4–5; Eph 2:4–5; 1 Jn 4:10
III. The means of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ
III. The means of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
1. See also 2 Co 5:18–19; 2 Co 5:21; Eph 2:13; Eph 2:16; Col 1:20
IV. The results of reconciliation are both personal and universal
IV. The results of reconciliation are both personal and universal
A. Peace with God
A. Peace with God
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
1. See also Ac 10:36–46; Eph 2:14–19; Col 1:21–22
B. Access to God
B. Access to God
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
1. See also Eph 2:18; Eph 3:12; Heb 10:19–22
C. Adoption as God’s children
C. Adoption as God’s children
1. Ro 8:15–16; Ga 3:26; Ga 4:4–6; 1 Jn 3:1–2
D. Peace with God made available for all mankind
D. Peace with God made available for all mankind
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
1. See also Ro 11:15; Eph 1:7–10; Eph 1:22–23
V. Believers are to be the ambassadors of reconciliation
V. Believers are to be the ambassadors of reconciliation
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 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. 20 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.
