Posted on 04/18/2025 6:30:53 AM PDT by kinsman redeemer
Beyond etymology, Good Friday can be called “good” because of the results of Christ’s death on the cross. Jesus’ sacrifice was a demonstration of God’s love for us (Romans 5:8). Through Jesus’ death, we can have peace with God: “While we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son” (Romans 5:10). As 1 Peter 3:18 says, “Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God” (NLT).
We deserve death because of our sin - which separates us from the Holy God.
But... Jesus paid it all.
That first Good Friday, it seemed that evil was in control, but it was only a temporary arrangement. In fact, Jesus was clear that the powers of darkness were given divine permission to act against Him (Luke 22:53; cf. John 10:18). Jesus told Pilate, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above” (John 19:11). God allowed the hatred, the conspiracy, the false accusations, the sham trials, and the murder of His Son on Good Friday. Through the crucifixion of Christ, God used the basest desires of evil men to accomplish the greatest good: the provision of salvation for mankind. The result was glorious: “He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors” (Isaiah 53:12).
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Good Friday can be called “good” because of the results of Christ’s death on the cross.Or to put it another way, it was good for us!
Thank you Lord Jesus!
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Evolution of "Good":
The word "good" in Old English could also mean "holy" or "sacred,"
which aligns with the religious significance of the day.
Early Use:
The earliest known use of "guode friday"
is found in "The South English Legendary,"
a text from around 1290.
...from the article.
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