Items related to "Offering a Sacrifice of Righteousness", 2 total items found

Since Jesus was sinless as the Son of God, why was he willing to sacrifice himself on the cross?        

The apostle Paul stresses that Abraham was justified before circumcision, not after (Romans 4:10-12). Circumcision was only a sign of the righteousness he had already received by faith. Aren't sacraments likewise only signs, with no effect?