more from John - Day 3 of 20

Read 1 John 2:1-6. 

“[Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.” (1 John 2.2 ESV)  

Propitiation - that big word we use in our every day life, right? Ha! But seriously, it is one to know.

In short, propitiation is a 2-part word. On one hand it involves appeasing the wrath of God because of our sin (which separates us from the Father who is perfect, holy, sinless) and it involves reconciling our relationship with God the Father. Jesus did this on the cross. Jesus paid the penalty of our sins, of the sins of the whole world, on the cross to appease the Father's wrath. And for those who believe in Him, Jesus, serving as a bridge, reconciled our relationship with the Father—the Father who sent His Son for us. For an illustration of this, see the bridge analogy found at http://bridgeanalogy.blogspot.com/.

What's your take away with this word?

Sharing this “big” word, pretty much involves sharing the good news of Jesus. Who will you share this word with today? Your child, your friend, your neighbor, your co-worker? Feel free to use the bridge analogy illustration as a help.