SUNDAY CHOICE – PRAISE THE LORD – He took my place at Calvary – by Charles Schokman
The concept of Jesus taking on the sins of the world is central to Christian theology, and is supported by scriptures likeJohn 1:29 (“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”) and 1 John 2:2 (“He is the propitiation for our sins, and not forours only but also for the sins of the whole world”).
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
- John 1:29:
John the Baptist, upon seeing Jesus, declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”. This phrase identifies Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice, the one who atones for the sins of humanity.
- 1 John 2:2:
This verse reinforces the idea that Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world, not just for the sins of believers, but for all of humanity.
Let this hymn be a Blessing and let us sing joyfully
He took my place on Calvary.
There was a man more than a man
Called Jesus Christ of Galilee
There was a place where Jesus prayed
A place that’s called Gethsemane
… There on a hill called Calvary
There stood a cross of agony
Nailed to that cross where I should be
He took my place at Calvary
… Now I’m a child of royalty
And even angels envy me
My Jesus cared so much for me
He took my place at Calvary
Christ Jesus lives He lives today
From sin and debt He set me free
Now hand in hand each place I go
My Jesus Christ He walks with me
… And when I ask how could it be
That Jesus cared so much for me
The answer comes so tenderly
He took my place at Calvary
… Now I’m a child of royalty
And even angels envy me
My Jesus cared so much for me
He took my place at Calvary
… And now my Lord the son of God
I share with everyone I see
I give my best my all to Him
Because He gives so much to me
… Now if His own you’ll wanna be
Come join His royal family
Let your heart sing joyfully
He took my place at Calvary
… Now I’m a child of royalty
And even angels envy me
My Jesus cared so much for me
He took my place at Calvary
