Jesus Is Our Surety

“By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.”
[Hebrews 7:22]

INTRODUCTION

1. This morning we studied the judgment seat of Christ, for it is the horrible and certain end of all men.
2. But tonight I want to remind you of our glorious Mediator and Surety with God, the Lord Jesus Christ.

THE DEFINITION

1. Surety. A person who undertakes some specific responsibility on behalf of another who remains primarily liable; one who makes himself liable for the default or miscarriage of another, or for the performance of some act on his part (e.g. payment of a debt, appearance in court for trial, etc.).
2. We have surety bonds, performance bonds, bail, and bond to guarantee legal, financial, and professional obligations, such as with construction and insurance companies.
3. When we need to borrow more than our credit allows, we appreciate a surety; if we were arrested for something, we would appreciate the surety bond that lets us go free.
4. Judah became a surety for Benjamin to his father Jacob (Gen 43:8-10; 44:30-34; 42:37).
5. Aaron became a surety for Israel in their sins and stood between them (Num 16:41-48).

THE SURETISHIP

1. Jesus, a High Priest after the order of Melchisedec, was made the Surety of His people.
   1. God chose Jesus from among the people to be the mighty Surety (Psalm 89:19).
   2. He was made Surety by God’s oath at His ordination as our Priest (Heb 7:21).
   3. Jesus did the will of God perfectly as our Surety for our salvation (Heb 10:5-14).
2. Being a surety means paying debts and performing, where the needy cannot pay or do.
   1. The wages of sin is death, which God’s justice pays; but Jesus died (Rom 6:23).
   2. Only the undefiled enter heaven, so He lived faultlessly for us (Jude 1:24-25).
3. Jesus was necessary as a surety, for the justice of God must surely be paid (Rom 3:26).
4. He is the Testator, for it was by His death that He put the covenant in force (Heb 9:15).
5. We see Him under the strain of the Surety engagement in Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-44).
6. No man in heaven or earth could approach the throne, but only our Surety (Rev 5:1-14).
7. If this is not a Surety, successfully finishing His work, what is it (Isaiah 53:4-12)?
8. The doctrine of representation by the Second Adam reveals our Surety (Rom 5:15-19).
9. The Lord Jesus tasted death for every one of His children to deliver them (Heb 2:9-17).
10. How else can we look at the Book of Life, but as the list of His Surety engagements!

THE BENEFITS

1. The Lord Jesus fulfilled the righteousness of the law on our behalf (Rom 8:3-4), so that we are righteous in God’s sight with His perfect obedience (Eph 5:25-27; Col 1:21-22).
2. The Lord Jesus paid the penalty for sins by His death for us (I Pet 2:24), so that there are no more sins against our charge when we stand before Him (John 1:29; Heb 9:28).
3. He lives to make sure we are absolutely, completely, and eternally saved (Heb 7:25).
4. There is an abundant entrance into heaven waiting for the children of God (II Pet 1:11).
5. Since Jesus is our Surety, it is impossible for God to withhold blessings (Romans 8:32).
6. His death reconciled us to God, but He still lives to be an eternal Surety (Romans 5:10).

THE APPLICATION

1. There is no fear in the proper knowledge of Christ Jesus our Saviour (II Timothy 1:12).
2. The LORD will show us His secret and covenant, if we fear and seek Him (Ps 25:14).
3. We must learn to trust Him. He has done it; He is in heaven for us; He will receive us.
4. It is simple: “Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed” (Rom 9:33; 10:8-11).
5. A woman was healed and had her faith commended, when it was weak (Mark 5:25-34).
6. Those who lack faith and assurance, I ask how many minutes you spend seeking Him.
7. And you should consider long and seriously His faithful words “no wise” in John 6:37.
8. We should seek and receive the benefits of the covenant in our hearts (Eph 3:14-19).
9. Let us bring forth the fruit of righteousness with far-sighted vision (II Peter 1:9-11).

CONSLUSION

1. The Lord’s supper is a memorial feast of our Surety’s covenant death for us (I Corinthians 11:23-26).
2. Let us partake of the Lord’s supper tonight with the joy that His suretiship should put in our hearts.

CITATION

I AM THE L.O.R.D. THY G.O.D.

Drafted by Antarah

I AM the Land Owner Record of Deeds, thy Grantor Of Dominion. My body is the Land and I AM the Owner of Record on the Deed of my Live Birth Certificate. I have granted unto thee the use of my Dominion over the earth, the sea, and all that therein is; for thou art a corpus (“dead corporation”) who is in want of my natural right which I have through the sacrifice of my Savior. My life secured and bonded by the LORD my GOD, let thy presentment pass over me and return unto thee; for said presentment is hereby ACCEPTED FOR VALUE AND HONOR WITHOUT PREJUDICE. I hereby attest and assert my equitable title over the landed estate (“person”) named on the instant presentment. Any obligation of such person is an obligation discharged to and held by the United States as evidenced by the signatures of its Treasurer and Secretary of the Treasury on Federal Reserve Notes, these officers being the de facto fiduciary agents of the estate __________________. All debt is prepaid by the blood of Our Sovereign Lord in Christ for relief by recovery upon acceptance for value under House Joint Resolution 192 (1933).

AUTHORITIES AT LAW AND EQUITY

1. GRANTOR OF DOMINION.

[Genesis 1] [26] And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. [27] So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. [28] And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

2. DEMAND FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT.

[Psalm 17] [1] Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. [2] Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.

3. THE DAY OF THE LORD.

[Psalm 118] [1] O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. [8] It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man [or princes]. [14] The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. [17] I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. [19] Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: [22] The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. [23] This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. [24] This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. [26] Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD […].

4. ACCEPTANCE FOR VALUE.

[Matthew 5] [25] Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

5. THE TAX RETURN.

[Matthew 22] [17] […] Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? [18] […] Jesus […] said, […] [19] Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. [20] And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? [21] They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. 

6. A WORKER IS DUE HIS WAGES.

[Luke 10] [5] And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. [6] And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. [7] And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire.

7. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS.

[Romans 2] [9] Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil…; [10] But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good…: [11] For there is no respect of persons with God. [12] For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

8. THE LAW IS BINDING BUT FOR THE REMEDY OF FAITH.

[Galatians 3] [9] So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. [10] For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. [11] But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. [12] And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

9. MINORITY (INFANCY) AND MAJORITY (MATURITY).

[Galatians 4] [4] [T]he heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; [2] But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. [3] Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: [4] But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, [5] To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. [7] Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

10. SURETYSHIP.

[Hebrews 7] [22] By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

11. FULL ASSURANCE OF FAITH.

[Hebrews 10] [19] Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, [20] By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; [21] And having an high priest over the house of God; [22] Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

AUTHORITIES AT EXCLUSIVE EQUITY

Hebrew 10

[22] Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Isaiah 32

[1] Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment. [17] And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

Acts 17

[31] Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Ruth 2

[12] The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

Ps. 17

[1] Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. [2] Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. [3] Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

Ps. 24

[1] The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. [2] For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters.

Ps. 98

[9] …[T]he Lord … cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Is. 11

[4] With righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth.

Matt. 22

[37] Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. [38] This is the first and great commandment. [39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. [40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Leviticus 19:15

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgement: thou shalt nor respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor.  

II Chronicles 19:6-7

Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in the judgment. Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Heb. 7:20, 22, 25

And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest:…The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec: By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

EQUITABLE SUBROGATION

Subrogation is the process where one party assumes the legal rights of another, typically by substituting one creditor for another. Subrogation can also occur when one party takes over another’s right to sue.  

For example, when an insurance company compensates a policyholder for an injury, the policyholder’s right to sue the person responsible for the harm may be subrogated, meaning it is transferred from the policyholder to the insurance company.  

[Last updated in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]

Surety’s subrogation rights

A surety who pays off the debts of another party may be entitled to be subrogated to the creditor’s former claims and remedies against the debtor to recover the sum paid. This would include the endorser on a bill of exchange. The surety will then have the benefit of any security interest in favour of the creditor for the original debt. Conceptually this is an important point, as the subrogee will take the subrogor’s security rights by operation of law, even if the subrogee had been unaware of them.

Wiki: Subrogation

Did you subrogate to the chattels as the surety (or waive your sovereign natural rights in security interest as estate-heir-beneficiary by acquiescing to the color of the court and merging with the NAME of the principal debtor)?

Amyr Samah El, as amended

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