The Great Exchange!

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 18 Feb 2024
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

The One who had no sin at all
took on our sin to save us,
and so he bore its judgement full –
his righteousness he gave us.
    Oh, what exchange astounding!
    Such mercy, grace abounding!

And so he views us clean as though
we’d never sinned at all:
no guilt, forgiven, so much we owe,
and long to tell and call
    to those around, ‘Be reconciled,
    receive the grace in Christ supplied’

Tune: CM+ eg ‘Glory’ in John Curwen’s tunebook, tune of ‘Around the throne of God in heaven’

'We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.' 2 Corinthians 5:20,21

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Submitted by Nolan on

To God be the glory great things he hath done!

So loved He the world that he gave us his Son

Who yielded his life an atonement for sin

And opened the lifegate that all may go in

Praise the Lord praise the Lord, Let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Amen! Thank  you, Nolan. Hope, pray things are going OK. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

People say Jesus died on the cross for our sins for you and for me, said with great joy. To be honest I don't think it is something to be happy for.

See you Rhiannon! Tom Brown

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

We're not happy that he suffered, Tom, but we are happy that he has so bought us our redemption and pardon and eternal life. And he is happy that he has so purchased this to bring many back to their God.

In Isaiah 53 (v.11) it says, 'After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied' and in Hebrews in the New Testaent it says (ch12 v2) 'who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God'

regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Yes as you say, and I am also glad. And let us not forget Good Friday, the holiest day of the Christian Calender, a sombre day of sorrow and mourning. Easter Sunday is of joy and victory, thankfulness and praise and peace.

In the end depends on the context? Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I suppose so, Tom. We grieve at sin and rebellion that necessitated the sufferings he endured, and that for us. But we do rejoice that he was willing and enabled to do so. And rejoice in the participation and anticipation of all that his victory and his life in glory now gives and offers. regards, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by memphis on

Pointing one back to their first love. What a great price. What a significant cost. To know the grace we've received is not a cheap Amazing Grace, 

William E Alexander

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. So good to be reminded and remind each other of the crucial and amazing transaction for us on the cross! Rhiannon