“Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.” (1 Peter 3:18)
This verse confirms that Jesus’ suffering was complete. He did something for us that nobody else could ever do. He did it once, and that was all it took. Our sins are forgiven.
Context: In this section of the chapter, discussion focused on the power found in doing good. As Christ-followers, we find ourselves drawn to do good deeds not out of duty but because we want to honor Christ. It’s hard to explain such motivation to someone who doesn’t believe the same. This particular verse reminds us of the good thing that Jesus did for us. It reminds us of the love behind Jesus’ sacrifice. Continue reading “1 Peter 3:18 – He Suffered For Us”
