Justice

God’s gift of an advocate for us defines mercy. It is undeserved, but out of love is given freely. Our human condition in the flesh is innately broken and sinful. In our flesh, we are creatures of darkness. Our heavenly Father saw our wrecked hearts and the great separation between us. His love for us bridged the gap with the cross of Christ. The sacrifice of Jesus was not merited; it was given out of selfless and unconditional love. So after Jesus defeated sin and death, our souls are made pure. Jesus stands at the right hand of the Father not pleading for mercy, but rather demanding justice. Our Savior points to the cross in our place as He claims His own. We are eternally redeemed by a spotless ransom.

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“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” –Abraham Kuyper-

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” -1 John 1:7-9-

“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.” -1 John 2:1-2-

“But He was pierced for our transgressions;
 He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His wounds we are healed.” –Isaiah 53:5-

“knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” -1 Peter 1:18-19-