DAILY TEXT, Monday, June 15, 2026. God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (John 3:16).

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Monday, June 15, 2026

God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son (John 3:16).

In the days of the Israelites, the Day of Atonement was observed once a year. On that day, the high priest offered animal sacrifices on behalf of the people. Of course, those sacrifices could not completely atone for the Israelites’ sins, since animals are inferior to humans. But Jehovah was willing to forgive their sins, provided the Israelites repented and offered the sacrifices he required. (Heb. 10:1-4) The Day of Atonement served as a reminder that they were sinners. But what permanent solution for the forgiveness of sins did Jehovah have in mind? He had his beloved Son “offered once to bear the sins of many people.” (Heb. 9:28) Jesus gave “his life as a ransom for many people.” (Matt. 20:28) w25.02 4 pars. 9, 10

What permanent solution for the forgiveness of sins did Jehovah have in mind?

What permanent solution for the forgiveness of sins did Jehovah have in mind? He had his beloved Son “offered once to bear the sins of many people” (Heb. 9:28). Jesus gave “his life as a ransom in exchange for many people” (Matt. 20:28). And what is a ransom?

In the Bible, what is a ransom?

In the Bible, a ransom is the price paid for atonement and reconciliation. From Jehovah's viewpoint, it is the basis for recovering what was lost.

What conditions would have to be met to pay the ransom?

Let us remember that Adam and Eve lost their perfect life and the possibility of living forever. So the ransom would have to be worth the same as what was lost (1 Tim. 2:6). Only a man who met these three requirements could pay it: being perfect, having the possibility of living forever on earth, and being willing to give up or sacrifice that life for us. Only if all these conditions were met could that person's life replace the life that had been lost and the atonement be accomplished.

For what reasons was Jesus able to pay the ransom?

Let us consider three reasons why Jesus was able to pay the ransom: (1) He was perfect, “committing no sin”; (2) for this reason, he could live forever on earth; and (3) he was willing to give up that life and die for us (1 Pet. 2:22; Heb. 10:9, 10). Jesus was a perfect man, just as the first man, Adam, was before he sinned (1 Cor. 15:45). So, by his death, he was able to atone for Adam’s sin, that is, replace what Adam had lost (Rom. 5:19). In this way, Jesus became “the last Adam.” There is no need for any other perfect human to come and pay for what Adam lost. Jesus died “once for all” (Heb. 7:27; 10:12).

What is the difference between the atonement system and the ransom system?

So, what is the difference between the system of atonement and the ransom? The system of atonement is what God does to restore a right relationship between himself and human beings. The ransom is the price paid to atone for humanity's sins. That price is represented by the precious blood of Jesus, which was shed on our behalf (Eph. 1:7; Heb. 9:14).

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