The Finished Word

'Jesus’ means “Yahweh saves.” In the man of Nazareth, the salvation promised by the God of Abraham has arrived . The child carried by Mary was “ begotten of the Holy Spirit ,” and Joseph was instructed to name this child ‘Jesus’: “ Call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins .” The name announced by the angel pointed to the saving act of God that was about to unfold in history – (Matthew 1:20-23).

Jesus has come in these last days to provide salvation for men, women, and children of all nations, and everlasting life in the age to come . After his resurrection, Jesus declared, “ All authority in heaven and on earth is given to me! Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations .” Christ sent his disciples to announce the salvation accomplished by his death “ to the ends of the Earth .” The promise of the Abrahamic Covenant to bless all nations is now being fulfilled by Jesus Christ.

Jesus veio nestes últimos dias para prover salvação a homens, mulheres e crianças de todas as nações, e vida eterna na era vindoura . Após sua ressurreição, Jesus declarou: “ toda autoridade no céu e na terra me foi dada! Portanto, ide e fazei discípulos de todas as nações .” Cristo enviou Seus discípulos para anunciar a salvação realizada por sua morte “ até os confins da Terra .” A promessa da Aliança abraâmica de abençoar todas as nações está agora sendo cumprida por Jesus Cristo.

At the end of his sermon, Jesus claimed absolute authority for his words. If we ignore them, we risk rejection by him – Matthew 7:21-28. “ I never knew you! Depart from me! ” These are the most frightening words we might ever hear from Jesus. His warning demonstrates that Christ’s teachings are not optional. The commandments of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ teach us how we are to live as faithful citizens of the Kingdom of God.

No final de seu sermão, Jesus reivindicou autoridade absoluta para suas palavras. Se os ignorarmos, corremos o risco de sermos rejeitados por ele - Mateus 7:21-28. “ Eu nunca te conheci! Afaste-se de mim! ” Estas são as palavras mais assustadoras que poderíamos ouvir de Jesus. Sua advertência demonstra que os ensinamentos de Cristo não são opcionais. Os mandamentos do' Sermão da montanha ' nos ensinam como devemos viver como cidadãos fiéis do Reino de Deus.