How much did it cost???

"As the cross of Calvary, with its infinite sacrifice for the sins of men, was revealed, they saw that nothing but the merits of Christ could suffice to atone for their transgressions; this alone could reconcile man to God." -The Great Controversy


The phrase 'infinite sacrifice' used here is probably the most fitting way to describe the value of Christ's death from a human perspective. Who will ever know just how much was weighed upon the very Son of God as He breathed His last breath and uttered, "It is finished."? To be certain, we know that He was "crushed for our iniquities," but I don't think we could ever fathom how many iniquities are being accounted for (past/present/future) at this one moment of atonement. "...this alone could reconcile man to God." Why? Because, "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," causing man to be infinitely distant from a perfect and holy God. It's not like a math equation where the distance is correlated to the number of sins. The only choices are (a) close to God, or (b) infinitely far. Thankfully, the death of Christ brings about reconciliation, which is essentially the removal of an infinitely wide barrier between two alienated parties. There aren't enough good works, heroic acts, or vows of piety that can bridge this gap. Only, "the cross of Calvary, with its infinite sacrifice for the sins of men" is sufficient.

solo deo gloria!

-Orignially Posted by Tommie McAfee at PBC Life