On this Good Friday, we set our hearts and minds to remember the selfless act of Jesus giving His life for humanity. There are some who struggle with the premise of Jesus’ death and resurrection. To a non-Believer, the account appears to be a bit absurd and obscene. Christians will want to provide a compelling argument against this perception to the non-Believer. When we examine the Scriptures regarding the introduction of sin and the ultimate removal of sin, we can then understand and appreciate Jesus being the answer.
Sin can be defined as anything that violates the ideal relationship between an individual and God. Sin was introduced in the Garden of Eden through the act of disobedience. This caused a ripple effect of corruption resulting in physical and spiritual deaths which allowed Satan to have dominion over all that God had given to man. The old sacrificial system used for the atonement of sin was insufficient. There are no deeds or enough burnt offerings that we could offer to God the Father to protect us from His wrath. Jesus was and still is the answer.
The entry of sin, the answer to sin, and the ultimate removal of sin all have one common component – a tree. Through the act of disobedience, Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil ushering sin into the world. (Genesis 3:1-6 KJV) We celebrate Good Friday because Jesus provided the solution to sin by dying on the tree. (Acts 5:30 KJV) We anticipate the ultimate removal of all sin in eternity through the Tree of Life. (Revelation 22:1-3 KJV)
The fact is that what Jesus endured for humanity was absurd and obscene, yet necessary. The absurdity was the arrest, trial, conviction, and sentencing of Jesus. The obscenity was the mockery, brutality, and crucifixion of Jesus. Sin separates us from God the Father placing us in spiritual darkness (or death). Before the crucifixion, our Heavenly Father saw the absurd obscenity through our sins. After the resurrection, God sees the shed blood of His Son that covers the multitude of past, present, and future sins.
