Yes, indeed. Barabbas is Nicole (and) Nicole is Barabbas.
But for that matter, Barabbas is Bill (and) Bill is Barabbas.
And not to wear it out, but
…Barabbas is Insert Your Name (and) Insert Your Name is Barabbas.
I have often wondered what the condemned insurrectionist, Barabbas, after having been set free, did with his life. Whether or not he realized how singular he was; having been rescued from physical death in God’s providential scheme to rescue millions upon multiplied millions from spiritual death. We have been left no account of it, but I like to think Barabbas experienced an epiphany and, ultimately, surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. I think he might have exercised an inestimable impact on his generation, and led countless persons into the arms of the Savior.
Old Testament scripture is clear about the providential, prophetic plan of God which was manifested in the sacrificial life and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Like Barabbas, each and every person who was ever conceived and privileged to experience life on this earth was born into sin; and they needed a Savior.
Granted, you and I may have never committed a hideous sin, as Barabbas did, but each and every one of us have inherited what might be referred to as a ‘Sin Gene.’ For you see, our first parents, Adam and Eve, yielded themselves to the evil one, and spiritually infected, as it were, their immediate and extended family; even to this very day.
But while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, and in so doing voluntarily accepted the punishment intended for you and me. And as a result, God raised Him from the dead and set Him at His right hand; to rule and reign forevermore, and to judge the quick and the dead.
Yes, Barabbas is Bill (and) Bill is Barabbas.
By William McDonald, PhD. From (Mc)Donald's Daily Diary. Vol. 44. Copyright pending
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…Barabbas is Insert Your Name (and) Insert Your Name is Barabbas.
I have often wondered what the condemned insurrectionist, Barabbas, after having been set free, did with his life. Whether or not he realized how singular he was; having been rescued from physical death in God’s providential scheme to rescue millions upon multiplied millions from spiritual death. We have been left no account of it, but I like to think Barabbas experienced an epiphany and, ultimately, surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. I think he might have exercised an inestimable impact on his generation, and led countless persons into the arms of the Savior.
Old Testament scripture is clear about the providential, prophetic plan of God which was manifested in the sacrificial life and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Like Barabbas, each and every person who was ever conceived and privileged to experience life on this earth was born into sin; and they needed a Savior.
Granted, you and I may have never committed a hideous sin, as Barabbas did, but each and every one of us have inherited what might be referred to as a ‘Sin Gene.’ For you see, our first parents, Adam and Eve, yielded themselves to the evil one, and spiritually infected, as it were, their immediate and extended family; even to this very day.
But while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us, and in so doing voluntarily accepted the punishment intended for you and me. And as a result, God raised Him from the dead and set Him at His right hand; to rule and reign forevermore, and to judge the quick and the dead.
Yes, Barabbas is Bill (and) Bill is Barabbas.
By William McDonald, PhD. From (Mc)Donald's Daily Diary. Vol. 44. Copyright pending
If you wish to copy, share or save this blog, please include the credit line, above
**************
If you would like to see the titles and access hundreds of my blogs from 2015, do the following:
Click on 2015 in the index to the right of this blog. When my December 31st blog, "The Shot Must Choose You" appears, click on the title. All my 2015 blog titles will come up in the right margin.
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