7/13/25
Rev. Clint Smith
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People often fear death, it is the great unknown, a mystery common to all humanity. The Bible tells us that it is appointed for every person to die once, and after that comes judgment. Death is real, judgment is real, and—thankfully—deliverance is also real. Hebrews 9:27
The Bible teaches that God Himself has provided the only Way for His wrath to be satisfied and for sinful humanity to be reconciled to Him and receive eternal life. This way of assurance is found in and through His perfect Son, Jesus Christ.
Because we are physical beings, made of flesh and blood, Jesus had to take on flesh and blood as well, becoming fully human, yet without sin. John 1:1–4, 14
Only by becoming human could Jesus die, and only by dying could He break the power of the devil, who held the power of death. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus rendered the devil powerless. In doing so, He set free all who trust Him for salvation and no longer live their lives enslaved by the fear of dying.
Scripture also teaches that Christ did not come to help fallen angels, but rather He came to help the descendants of Abraham, extending His powerful hand of deliverance to humanity. Hebrews 2:16
It was necessary for Jesus to be made like His brothers and sisters in every way so that, through experience, He could become a merciful and faithful High Priest before God. He died to make propitiation for our sins—removing our guilt, satisfying divine justice, and reconciling us to God.
Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted in His humanity, He is able to help and provide immediate assistance to those who are being tempted and experiencing suffering.
Jesus’ propitiation on the cross is the sole means by which God’s divine condemnation of sin can be turned away. Those who reject Christ as their Savior and refuse to place their faith in Him have no hope of salvation. Instead, they can only anticipate the wrath of God, which they have been storing up for the coming day of judgment. No other sacrifice or propitiation can atone for their sins. Romans 2:1-11