Matthew 27:15-26
Barabbas becomes a “type” or symbolic representative of all mankind under condemnation of sin.
1. Barabbas was guilty.
I John 1:8 “If we say we have no sin we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.”
God can see the stain of our sin.
Jesus' substitution for Barabbas did not constitute a miraculous reprieve for an innocent man.
2. Barabbas was under the sentence of death.
All the world is under the curse of the law, which demands the shedding of blood and death for the transgressor. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)
3. Barabbas was substituted.
God's justice and holiness call for payment for sin.
Galatians 3:13- “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law having become a curse for us.”
II Corinthians 5:17 - “He made Him who had no sin to be sin for us.”
4. Barabbas was made new.
Romans 8:7 – the sinful mind is hostile toward God.”
So we have the opportunity to look to the cross and be drawn to Him.
1. Barabbas was guilty.
I John 1:8 “If we say we have no sin we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.”
God can see the stain of our sin.
Jesus' substitution for Barabbas did not constitute a miraculous reprieve for an innocent man.
2. Barabbas was under the sentence of death.
All the world is under the curse of the law, which demands the shedding of blood and death for the transgressor. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)
3. Barabbas was substituted.
God's justice and holiness call for payment for sin.
Galatians 3:13- “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law having become a curse for us.”
II Corinthians 5:17 - “He made Him who had no sin to be sin for us.”
4. Barabbas was made new.
Romans 8:7 – the sinful mind is hostile toward God.”
So we have the opportunity to look to the cross and be drawn to Him.
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