Makna Tujuh Ungkapan Yesus Di Salib Bagi Orang Percaya
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2015, Vol 13, Issue 2
Abstract
The seven statements of Jesus on the cross are seven declarations which encompass all the teachings about God’s love for people. This love is difficult to comprehend, difficult to completely understand because it is beyond the limited capacity, including the reasoning ability of man. These statements can be summarized as follows: First, the pronunciation of forgiveness which Jesus uttered teaches that a principle of forgiveness is loving one’s enemies. Praying and hoping that they repent, as well as forgiving all of their sins, does not mean allowing them to continue to sin. Jesus’ statement about forgiveness was not so that people which are prayed for are forgiven without repentance, but that they are forgiven through repentance. Second, Jesus guarantees that the sinner that repents and believes in him will be together with him in Paradise. Jesus’ statement of certain assurance shows the nature of saving love. Third, Jesus is the God who cares about the sufferings of his people whom he loves. People which genuinely love the Lord have a responsibility to obey all of the Lord’s commands and in everything love their fellow man. Fourth, the fourth appeal teaches about the power of sin which is so devastating that God the Father offered his beloved Son to shoulder the burden of sin without help or support. Fifth, this fifth cry is the only utterance which he makes from the cross which makes reference to his physical pain. Jesus’ thirst shows that he really is man. He is the source of living water who is willing to suffer in order to save those who come to him. Sixth, the sixth declaration is not a cry of defeat, but rather a cry of victory. His obedience to the will of his Father until the end of his life shows the greatness of his love toward people. This is love that is obedient until death. Seventh, the final statement of Jesus before his death is a prayer. In his prayer, he teaches believers how to face death. The nature of a love that is comprehensive is contained in complete surrender to God.
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Aldorio Flavius Lele, Robi Panggarra
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