Christ's Ministry in Heaven
Jesus’ death on the cross paid for sin completely and for all time. Nothing more needs to be added to that. But right now, in heaven, He’s still actively representing us, like someone who’s already won your case but keeps showing up for you.
Frequently asked questions
Isn't Christ's work finished at the cross?
The payment for sin was finished at the cross. But the Bible describes Jesus continuing a different kind of work right now: representing us in heaven.
Bible references
Hebrews 7:25Show verseHide verse
25Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
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1Now in the things which we are saying, the main point is this. We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
2a servant of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man.
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