The Fruits Of Christ's Death
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into
the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much
fruit." John 12:24
Our Lord Jesus Christ is that "Grain of Wheat" fallen into
the ground. But as such he brings forth much fruit. It is not possible that his
death could be vain. Behold the abundance of fruit brought forth by the death
of Christ.
1. Through the death of Christ the wrath of God was appeased for us
(Rom.
2. The death of Christ silenced the law. (Gal. 3:13). The law of God
has no curse, no condemnation, no accusation against
the believer. The cursed the law, being executed upon our surety, can never
speak against us.
3. If God is appeased and the law is cancelled, the removal of our
guilt must necessarily follow (Eph. 1:7). In the court of heaven, we were
declared innocent when the Son of God died for us. When the Holy Spirit gives
us faith to trust the merits of Christ, he takes away the guilt of our own
consciences.
4. Another fruit of our Savior's death was the conquest of Satan (John
5. Perfect sanctification is also a fruit of Christ's death (Tit.
6. Heaven is the sure and final home of all those for whom Christ died
(Rom.
Don Fortner