“Jesus died on the cross for you”. That is a statement is the cornerstone of our faith. As such, it is essential that we understand all of what it means. So listen up : Jesus death did more than just keep you out of Hell. It certainly did that, but when we fall into thinking that the death of Jesus was only about our eternal destiny, we are missing out.

The thinking leads down this path: “My sin isn’t going to get me condemned to Hell, but I’m still a big fat sinner so obviously I’m not someone Jesus could use or really love”. Of course when you see that typed out it is ridiculous. God has used nothing except sinners throughout history, it’s what He does. Jesus was around the tax collectors and prostitutes, and religious leaders hated HIm. But guilt and shame are such a handy door for Satan to get right in your ear and distort in your mind the most wonderful event of human history.

The death of Jesus on the cross restored a right relationship with God, which He promises to see though to completion. It means we are declared righteous in the sight of God. It makes you a home for the Holy Spirit. And yes, when it’s all over, we will go home to be with him forever.