The Most Amazing Story Ever Told

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

death. Neither Hades, nor death, nor disease, nor the devil could withstand his clear and true representation of the Father. In him the Kingdom was inaugurated; the very word sworn to Abraham became visible for all to see. At the climax of his life, he submitted himself and became obedient to death, even death on a Roman Cross. In a remarkable show of courage and grace, Jesus the Nazarene went to Calvary, freely taking on the sin and rebellion of humankind, suffering as the Lamb of God, the victim suffering on our behalf. Voluntarily, our Lord gave up his life and died, paying the penalty of our sin, and destroying the devil and his works. In his dying he eliminated death, and in his suffering he restored Creation back to the Father – and to the Father’s children. After three days, the Messiah of God, Jesus of Nazareth, rose again from the dead, bringing hope and new life to God’s entire creation, and to all humankind. Now, because of the Son’s obedience and his victory over the Curse and the Grave, all creatures will receive the blessings of God’s great salvation. Now, with the curse rescinded and the battle won, it is certain that God will create afresh a new heavens and new earth. Calvary fulfills the apocalyptic anthem: “all things are made

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