Further notes on the atonement

Just as the entire world was affected by the fall of man, even so does the death of Christ have an effect on the entire universe (Romans 8:19-23).

Jesus Christ is the center of the universe, which revolves around Him and has now been reconciled by His death.

Colossians 1:20 “And having made peace by the blood of his cross by Him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him I say;
whether they be things in earth or in heaven.“

The propitiation reaches to the farthest bounds of the universe and as far as sin goes. In other words the remedy is as great as the need.  Through the death of Christ Satan’s power has been neutralized (to be made of none effect). The lifting up of Christ on the cross meant casting down of Satan.  Man need no longer be a slave to sin.  

Calvary brings to the needy a remission of the past present and future sins.  Now it is not so much a question of what shall I do with my sins?  But rather what shall I do with Jesus, which is called Christ?

Colossians 2:14 “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us which was contrary to us and took it out of
the way nailing it to the cross.”

References:

• John 12:31-32
• Romans 3:25-26
• Hebrews 9:26