“It is finished.”

“It is finished.” (John 19:30)

When Jesus cried out “It is finished” upon the cross, He was not speaking of defeat, but of victory. The Greek word used here is tetelestai, meaning “paid in full.” In that single declaration, the eternal plan of redemption was sealed. The debt of sin was not partially addressed, nor left incomplete—it was fully satisfied by the blood of Christ.

This statement marks the end of the old covenant sacrifices, for the Lamb of God had offered Himself once for all (Hebrews 10:12). No more offerings are required, no more rituals can add to His work. The shadow gave way to the substance, and the law found its fulfillment in Him. Every prophecy concerning His suffering was accomplished, every demand of divine justice met, and every promise of salvation secured.

The depth of this truth is staggering. “It is finished” means that sin’s penalty has been borne, Satan’s power has been broken, and the way to God has been opened. It means that reconciliation is now possible, that peace with God is offered freely, and that eternal life is available to all who believe. What was impossible through human effort is now accomplished through divine grace.

And this cry still echoes today. Though spoken nearly two thousand years ago, its power remains. Salvation is still available because of this expression. Now, while the season of grace continues, do not harden your heart—hear the gospel and place your trust in Jesus Christ. His finished work is the foundation, and faith in Him secures eternal life.

So let us hear His words not as the closing of a life, but as the opening of a door. “It is finished” is the assurance that nothing more needs to be done, nothing more can be added, and nothing more must be paid. The cross stands as the completed work of God’s love, and the invitation remains: believe, and receive the gift of salvation.

The Faith of Christ

The Faith of Christ

Did You Know… the phrase “the faith of Christ” appears in the KJV, but is missing in most modern translations?

It’s found in verses like Galatians 2:16, Philippians 3:9, and Romans 3:22. 

Here’s Galatians 2:16:

“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ…”

Notice—it doesn’t say “faith in Christ,” but “faith of Christ.” That’s a profound difference.

Modern versions often change it to “faith in Jesus Christ,” which shifts the focus to our belief. But the KJV preserves a deeper truth: we are justified by His faithfulness, not ours. It’s His perfect obedience, His trust in the Father, His finished work that secures our standing.

In this age of grace, salvation is not about our performance or even the strength of our faith—it’s about Christ’s faithfulness, received by grace through faith.

So when you read “the faith of Christ,” let it remind you: your assurance rests not in how tightly you hold on to Him, but in how perfectly He held fast to the Father—for you.