0160. 157. Christ’s Hour

157. Christ’s Hour

Again and again we have a specified time stated in the hour of His destiny to die.

1. Destined Hour in the time of God’s eternal purpose; hence, He was the Lamb slain from before the foundation of the world—1Pe_1:19, 1Pe_1:20.

2. Determined Hour of Scripture’s prediction, as prophesied through Daniel—Dan_9:25, Dan_9:26.

3. Divine Hour of God’s atonement as typified in the day of atonement—Lev_16:29-34.

4. Defined Hour of sin’s climax, for it was in the end of the ages, He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself—Heb_9:26.

5. Demonstrated Hour of God’s love, for it was in “due time” (the appointed time) God commended His love towards us—Rom_5:8, Rom_5:9.

6. Distinct Hour of the appearance of God’s grace in bringing salvation—Tit_2:11.

7. Distinguished Hour of time and eternity, of which Christ declared, “The hour is come “—Joh_12:23.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH