Looking To The Cross | Day 23 | Galatians 3:13-24

For those who grew up in the church or spent considerable time among other Christians, “Christ died for my sins” is heard countless times.

If we are not careful, the phrase can become trite. Taking a fresh look at this repeated theme in Christian circles reveals a more profound truth than “mere forgiveness.” 

Forgiveness, as rich as the concept is in Scripture, only tells part of the story. Christ forgave our sins, but what does that mean? Do we continue living as we wish, knowing we will go to heaven when we die? Paul tells us in Galatians that Christ became a curse for us because we were under the curse of the law.

Christ was not cursed because he hung on the cross. He became a curse because the law condemned humanity and thus was imputed to Him on our behalf. Deuteronomy speaks of a law whereby if someone commits a crime punishable by death and he is hanged on a tree, he shall be buried the same day because a hanged man is cursed by God. 

The next verse brilliantly reminds us that all of the nations of the world will be blessed through Abraham because the Savior would be born through his line.

The descendants of Abraham would inherit the land of Israel, but all those who believe would inherit the kingdom of God. Finally, we have received the promised Holy Spirit by faith so that we now have been adopted by God to be part of his family. Yes, Christ died for my sins, but now we have inherited riches beyond our comprehension and an eternal fellowship with Christ in His Kingdom.