There is nothing we can do to add to the finished work of the cross. Jesus has done everything that is necessary for our sins to be forgiven and for us to become sons and daughters of God. Trying to earn God’s forgiveness or favour, or trying to add something to what Jesus has accomplished… is like trying to improve a Monet painting by adding some brushstrokes of your own. However much care we take, WE WON’T ONLY not be able to add to the masterpiece: we’ll actually deface it and destroy it.

Explore Bible notes, 18/7/2011