Now let's change the story. Suppose you borrow the money at 10% interest, but you are able to sell the land at a nice profit and complete the transaction within six months and close the deal. You then pay back the bank the original million dollars, plus the $50,000 accrued interest. How would you respond if one of the loan officers called six months later and demanded another $50,000 in interest? You would say since the principal and interest were paid in full, the debt is canceled, and nothing more is owed. The sacrifices offered in the Hebrew Scriptures were like the interest payments in that they left the faithful worshipper in good standing with God. When the Messiah actually came and died, He paid the penalty -- the principal -- in full.

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