Reference

John 17:1–8
It Is Finished

His redemptive work is finished. And because it is, your identity is secured, and your mission is empowered.

In this sermon, Pastor John Hester explores Christ's declaration in John 17:4—"I have finished the work"—and what it means for believers today. We examine the evidence for Christ's completed redemptive work, the biblical pattern of finished accomplishment generating ongoing transformation, and how our identity flows from resting in that finished work.

Key Points:

  • The distinction between redemptive work (finished) and sanctifying work (ongoing)
  • Why Christ declares His work finished BEFORE the crucifixion
  • How the disciples' settled faith validates Christ's finished work
  • Your identity as a witness to finished work, not as a worker trying to complete it.