The Way of Friendship – Part 2

The Bible says that throughout the earthly life of Christ, He was in every respect tested as we are, yet without committing any sin. Jesus Christ was perfect. He was untouched by the seed of sin. That explains why he was able to be your substitute. Since He had no sin in Him, and He committed no sin, He could assume your sins and give His life as a ransom for us.

If your penalty of death was assumed by Him, you would be legally absolved of the penalty. Since no debt can be paid twice, or no crime punished twice, you would be restored as though you had never done wrong. Since Jesus Christ suffered the penalty you and I deserved, and since He did it on your behalf, you are no longer guilty before God and need never be judged for any sin that you have ever committed.

For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to feel sympathy for our weaknesses, but we have one Who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet without sin.