Saved By The Death Penalty Of Another
The principle of the death penalty, that is, life for life, is manifestly at work in the salvation of a sinner. We are all sinners, spiritual criminals, with the death penalty of God's justice hanging over us. The penalty for sin, any kind of sin, is death. Yes, we are all on death row, spiritually speaking. We await our execution.
But the Lord Jesus took our place. He went to the cross and was executed there for us. On the cross, He made available a provisionary payment for our crimes.
Now, God comes to us and offers the pardon procured at the cross. The question is---Will you be saved by the death penalty of Another? Will you be vicariously executed in Christ or will you be personally executed in hell? Will you trust in Him and what He did on the cross for your salvation? Will you accept the pardon?
