Shortly before He drew His last breath, Jesus Christ cried out, “It is Finished”. At that place and time He bore our sins in His body on the tree, became a curse for us and paid the debt for our sins. On the cross He completed all of the physical and spiritual sufferings needed for the salvation of mankind.
Bible Dictionary Entry. The word, abate, came to English from French. Literally, abate means to beat down or batter. It can also mean to come down. It refers most often to the lessening of the strength of an action in some way or another.
Many a misguided believer or critic who opposes the death penalty will quote the well known sixth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13) as the basis for their argument.
What does Thanksgiving mean to you. See how the Levitical thanksgiving offering reveals the power of a thankful heart.
Have you been frightened from praying for patience by some carnal Christian? Will the real man or woman of God stand up?
Most theologians agree that, if Jesus were here today, He would oppose the death penalty. Most theologians are wrong.
