Did Jesus Become a Sinner on the Cross? Was He actually “Forsaken” on the cross?
But What I do want to address here is the often made statement by an increasing number of preachers, pastors, etc., that Jesus Christ actually BECAME a Sinner on the cross and using Psalm 22:1 as a supporting text. My friend did this, and the following is my response
“Hi, I’ve been blessed thru your sharing the Word in such beautiful, artistic ways. Thanks for your ministry.
However, re this specific graphic focusing on Jesus being “forsaken” by the Father and actually “becoming sin” (a sinner?? ) for us, I have serious questions to the accuracy of such statements( conclusions.” ) For instance, Psalm 22. You quote only the opening verse. But if you go down to the closing verses, wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that Jesus FELT abandoned, but really was not and that God did hear and answer His prayer on the cross?;
“Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen!
For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.
Posterity shall serve him; it shall be told of the Lord to the coming generation; they shall come and proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn, that he has done it.”
Psalms 22:21, 24, 30-31 ESV
http://bible.com/59/psa.22.21,24,30-31.esv
I understand that on the Jewish culture, when a portion of Scripture, especially the Psalms, it was understood by the heaters that the entire Psalm was being addressed. Thus, Jesus was actually quoting the entire Psalm, which therefore actually speaks of both His death and resurrection, meaning that, even on the cross, He was assured of His resurrection. So, really, Psalm 22 could be a Psalm of Triumph, rather than “abandonment” or “Being forsaken.”
Hebrews 5:7 seems to affirm this:
“While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God.”
Hebrews 5:7 NLT
http://bible.com/116/heb.5.7.nlt
Also, re “being made sin for us,” [ 2 Cor. 5:21] is not the more accurate translation [in context] “being made a sin-offering for us?”
Thanks again for your ministry.
Selah!
Pastor Youssef and love for God vs knowledge of the Word of God (Theology).
Welcome to Teleios!
Teleios continues to minister to up and coming young Christian leaders of the future, both men and women, who are seeking answers and a solid foundation for their beliefs, so that they can make a real difference in the world and in the church, and to be, not only “on the cutting edge” of social and cultural change, but to actually “be” that edge!
At Teleios, they are learning how to “contend earnestly for the faith,” [Jude 3] by being “ready to give an answer” [1 Peter 3:15] for it without fear or hesitation and with utmost confidence in the Word of God.
It’s encouraging, exciting, and immensely fulfilling to see the hunger, desire and passion that these young men and women have for knowing the Word of God and, like the sons of Issachar, to “understand the times and to know what to do” [1 Chron. 12:32], and their willingness to consistently and faithfully dedicate three hours of intense study on a weekly basis to acquire this knowledge.
These young people are the future pastors, elders, youth leaders, Sunday School teachers – and yes, even prospective Prime Ministers of the Bahamas! What they are learning at Teleios today could help to shape the kind of society our children and grand children live in tomorrow.
Teleios “Current Issues” Course: “Stem Cell Research, Abortion & The Christian”
This four-week course is designed to equip the believer with Biblical, Philosophical and Scientific resources to, like the sons of Issachar, “understand the times and know what to do.” (1 Chronicles 12.32 NAS95). Read more…