Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Isaiah 53:12
Why did Jesus allow Himself to be counted among sinners? There were many reasons. First, by doing so, He could better serve as their advocate. Our Lord Jesus was also numbered with the transgressors so that their hearts might be drawn towards Him. Wasn't Jesus also listed on the roll of sinners that we might be listed to the roll of saints?
He was holy and was recorded as being holy. We were guilty and listed guilty. He transfers His name from that list to ours and our names are taken from the guilty roll and added to the roll of acceptance. Jesus has taken our stituation upon Himself and all that Jesus possesses is now ours. His righteousness, His blood - this is our dowry.
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