τετέλεσται and γίνομαι – Two Great Words

At the end of his life on this earth, the Lord Jesus said: "It is finished" (John 19:30). In the original manuscript, this is just one word: τετέλεσται "tetelestai." This glorious word makes it clear: ChristA title of the Lord Jesus, which is also used as an epithet; Messiah (Hebrew) and Christ (Greek) mean "anointed one". The title refers to the fact that Jesus is... More has accomplished everything the Father gave Him. In this way, He laid the foundation for every divine blessingA blessing is something good, in the Old Testament, usually associated with possessions, prosperity, and health, and is usually pronounced over someone. In principle, the lesser is blessed by the... More. Through His work of redemptionRedemption is part of God's plan of salvation. Redemption means that someone is freed from bondage. The redemption of Israel from the power of Pharaoh is an example of this.... More on the cross, sinThe Bible carefully differentiates between sin and sins. • Sin: the evil power at work in man that causes him to engage in sinful activities (Rom 7:17, 18). God pronounced... More can be abolished, and everything can become new.

When there will be a new heaven and a new earth, God will proclaim: "It is done" (Rev 21:6). In the original manuscript, this also is just one word: γίνομαι "ginomai." This word makes it clear: everything God has planned will be accomplished. The universe will be brought into harmony with God, and believers will enjoy eternal happiness.

Because Christ cried out in suffering on the cross: "It is finished!" the one who sits on the throne will one day say triumphantly: "It is done!"