What was finished? We have to understand Jesus’ stated purpose to understand what he accomplished.
After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, in order that the Scripture would be fulfilled, said, “I am thirsty.” A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His mouth. Therefore, when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.
(John 19:28-30)
People present this verse to me as a proof-text that Jesus “finished the Law” or “finished the Old Testament” on the cross. Their reasoning is the passage states everything was accomplished and Jesus proclaimed it was all finished. Out of this interpretation, the following argument is given: Continue reading What was Finished?
